Indigenous Community Connector-NC321

City of London•London, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Neighbourhood Development and Support, the Indigenous Community Connector will help improve outreach and engagement efforts with Londoners including historically underrepresented in the civic process and decisions that impact their community. This casual position works as part of a team in the community and supports community engagement for diverse municipal projects as well as neighbourhood activations across the City of London.

Requirements

Grade 12 or higher education or equivalent combination of education and related professional and lived community experience.
A Vulnerable Sector Police Screening required prior to starting work
G2 or G Driver’s License
Access to a vehicle to travel to parks and facilities throughout London and transport equipment up to 20 pounds (mileage is reimbursed)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience with community engagement and outreach
Knowledge of issues impacting equity seeking populations (including anti-oppression, anti-discrimination, decolonization, anti-racism, xenophobia, ableism, etc.)
Fosters an environment where people feel welcomed and included.
Excellent customer service skills
Proficient with social media platforms
Strong effective verbal and written, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Motivated self-starter and willing to take initiative.
Creative, confident, positive, and enthusiastic
A willingness to embrace inclusion, empowerment, and transparency.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision and make independent judgments based on a variety of situations.
Ability to lift equipment up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Preference for people who have existing community connections in London.

Responsibilities

Engage in two-way conversations with residents that will increase awareness of City projects and gather important feedback and concerns that will help inform and shape City initiatives.
Provide support with translation as required or appropriate.
Assist with presentations to residents and community groups.
Assist neighbourhood groups and City of London staff to support successful events and activations in municipal owned spaces, including set-up and tear-down.
Work in indoor and outdoor locations.
Demonstrate commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression and human rights through practices and interactions with community partners, employees, and individuals and support programs and initiatives that reflect this commitment.
Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Health and Safety legislation and programs; actively promote a culture of safety.
Attend evening and weekend functions/events, as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.