Community Centre Liaison

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Pension plan

Maternity/Parental leave

Education & training opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The City of Winnipeg invites applications for a permanent full-time Community Centre Liaison based at 395 Main Street with hybrid work options. Under the Community Centre Coordinator, the role supports planning, development, and evaluation of programs and services for Winnipeg's community‑center network.

You will work with divisions, volunteers, and GCWCC to build capacity, ensure accessibility, and foster strong relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, recreation management, community development, political science, public administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) years of diverse and progressive experience in the administration and management of public services, including experience in supporting community development and practices, recreation facility operations (e.g. arenas, parks, sports fields), program development including staff and volunteer scheduling, preferably in a municipal government setting.
• One (1) year experience with non-profit administration, including board governance, grant program applications, writing and agreements, volunteer coordination, partnership building, etc.
• Strong political acumen and leadership skills with experience providing respectful and inclusive customer service skills including active listening, empathy and problem solving while working collaboratively with Community Groups, Citizens and Internal/External Stakeholders in order to execute identified work requirements.
• Effective analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills while working under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary liaison between the City of Winnipeg and individual Community Centre boards and staff related to Community Centre operations and the Community Centre model in Winnipeg.
• Supports compliance related to the Universal Funding Formula (UFF) for Community Centres.
• Provides operational support to Community Centres related to their facilities, adjacent athletic fields and spaces under the Centres stewardship.
• Facilitates communication with other City departments and supports exploration by Community Centres of major maintenance and capital improvement projects to improve programming spaces, accessibility, and overall condition their facilities.
• Coordinates and provides technical expertise related to community demographics, community needs assessments, and suggested approaches for responsive programming to Community Centres and Community Centre District Boards.
• Ensures continuous and consistent communications with Community Centres, and contributes to Divisional work, special projects, and other initiatives, as required.

Skills

Public service collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Office365

Excel

Word

Job description

Recruitment Details

Community Centre Liaison

Department: Community Services

Designated Work Location: 395 Main Street and "Hybrid with designated work location"

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary: $2,175.74 - $2,604.65 bi-weekly as per the Community Development Worker 1 Classification within the C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Posting No.: 127320

Closing Date: September 8, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Newcomers.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the general direction of the Community Centre Coordinator, the Community Centre Liaison is responsible for supporting with the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of programs, services, and initiatives that contribute to the overall wellbeing of the community and the successful operation of the volunteer Community Centre model in Winnipeg.

The Community Centre Liaison works collaboratively with various internal City of Winnipeg divisions and departments and externally with Community Centre volunteers, staff, and the General Council of Winnipeg Community Centres (GCWCC) to build relationships, trust and capacity to assist in developing the knowledge base required for the successful operation of individual Community Centres.

The Community Centre Liaison plays an important role in ensuring Community Centres are accessible to all citizens of Winnipeg.

As The Community Centre Liaison, Your Duties Will Include

• Serves as the primary liaison between the City of Winnipeg and individual Community Centre boards and staff related to Community Centre operations and the Community Centre model in Winnipeg.
• Supports compliance related to the Universal Funding Formula (UFF) for Community Centres.
• Provides operational support to Community Centres related to their facilities, adjacent athletic fields and spaces under the Centres stewardship.
• Facilitates communication with other City departments and supports exploration by Community Centres of major maintenance and capital improvement projects to improve programming spaces, accessibility, and overall condition their facilities.
• Coordinates and provides technical expertise related to community demographics, community needs assessments, and suggested approaches for responsive programming to Community Centres and Community Centre District Boards.
• Ensures continuous and consistent communications with Community Centres, and contributes to Divisional work, special projects, and other initiatives, as required.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, recreation management, community development, political science, public administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) years of diverse and progressive experience in the administration and management of public services, including experience in supporting community development and practices, recreation facility operations (e.g. arenas, parks, sports fields), program development including staff and volunteer scheduling, preferably in a municipal government setting.
• One (1) year experience with non-profit administration, including board governance, grant program applications, writing and agreements, volunteer coordination, partnership building, etc.
• Strong political acumen and leadership skills with experience providing respectful and inclusive customer service skills including active listening, empathy and problem solving while working collaboratively with Community Groups, Citizens and Internal/External Stakeholders in order to execute identified work requirements.
• Effective analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills while working under minimal supervision.
• Ability to interpret, apply and educate various groups on City of Winnipeg by-laws, regulations and policies (e.g. Winnipeg Poverty Strategy, Winnipeg Recreation Strategy, Winnipeg Parks Strategy, Newcomer Welcome and inclusion Policy and Strategy, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy).
• Exceptional verbal communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills with experience conducting research, writing reports and briefing documents.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts, and the public.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Office365, SharePoint, and other software applications applicable to the position.
• Ability to effectively communicate in French is preferred.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check (including Vulnerable Sector) Satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidate(s), at their expense. To obtain a Police Information Check please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License. The successful candidate(s) will be required to provide proof of maintenance satisfactory to the employer.
• The successful applicant will be required to provide a vehicle for transportation while on City business, subject to the terms and conditions of the Citys Transportation Policy.

Position Reports To

Community Centre Coordinator

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.