Coordinator, Community

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo seeks a Coordinator, Community to develop strategic partnerships and enable citizen-driven programs and events across recreation, culture, heritage, and related facilities. You will lead planning, evaluation, and implementation of community projects while supporting capacity building and community ownership.

Role emphasizes collaboration with agencies, grant research, and effective program delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Recreation/Sport Administration, Arts/Culture Administration, Community Development, or equivalent with 4 years related experience
• Diploma in related discipline with 6 years related experience; PM courses and certifications are assets
• Valid First Aid and CPR-C certification is required

Responsibilities

• Research and design special events, programs and projects to encourage active participation
• Liaise and build relationships with agencies and groups; primary contact for assigned areas
• Analyze resources and goals for community programming; provide solutions and recommendations
• Facilitate workshops and provide technical advice to assist agencies with community development
• Develop and evaluate plans and reports to ensure community needs are met and service levels improved
• Lead community engagements in alignment with internal departments for recreation/sport, culture/arts, heritage and beautification programs
• Plan and develop advertising and promotional campaigns for programs and events
• Research and access grants and canvasses for donations and sponsorships
• Provide administrative support including Council reports, briefing notes, budgets
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve customer service and assist residents
• Manage branch events, programs and projects within approved budgets
• Coordinate volunteer programs and services for community events
• Coordinate internal resources for events hosted by community organizations
• Assist in creation and management of various agreements/contracts
• Assess programs to ensure safety policies are followed
• Apply community development principles in project implementation
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Project planning

Leadership

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation/Sport Administration or related

Diploma in related discipline with six years' experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

PDF templates & forms

Job description

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

Be the difference in someone’s day.

At the heart of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Community Services team is all about people. Whether you’re supporting the RCMP, building partnerships, or answering resident inquiries through Pulse, you’re helping create safe, connected, and thriving communities. We’re united by one purpose: serving people and strengthening the region.

If you're passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a collaborative team that supports every corner of the municipality, this is your opportunity to help build a better tomorrow.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, the Coordinator, Community develops strategic community partnerships that enable citizens and user groups to develop community programs, projects and events; operate facilities; and establish systems to empower community ownership. Areas of focus may include recreation/sport, culture/arts, heritage, beautification, and community/recreation facility related programs, events and initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and design special events, programs, and projects to encourage active participation in recreation/sport, culture/arts, beautification and community/recreation facility related programs, events and initiatives that enhance quality of life.
• Liaise and build relationships with agencies and groups and remain the primary contact for assigned program development and support areas.
• Analyze resources and goals for community programming with groups and provide solutions and recommendations.
• Facilitate workshops, provide technical advice and guidance, and assist agencies and other local organizations to achieve their plans and ongoing community development and capacity building.
• Develop and/or evaluate plans, reports, and strategies to ensure community needs are met to optimize service levels and encourage community pride and ownership.
• Lead community engagements in alignment with other internal departments and as required for recreation/sport, culture/arts, heritage, beautification and community/recreation facility related programs, events, and initiatives.
• Plan and develop advertisement and promotional campaigns for programs and events relative to these programs.
• Research and access grants and canvasses for donations, gifts-in-kind, and corporate sponsorship for cost containment.
• Provide administrative functions including the preparation of Council reports, administrative briefing notes, business planning, policies, and budgets.
• Proactively seek opportunities to create positive customer service experience, assist members of the public, and provide excellent customer service.
• Manage all required work related to branch events, programs, and projects within the approved budget.
• Manage events and programs as required in areas where pre-identified community gaps exist and coordinate a variety of volunteer related programs and services.
• Coordinate all internal resources on behalf of community organizations hosting events and activities in the region.
• Assist in the creation and responsible for the management of various agreements/contracts.
• Assess programs and projects to ensure that municipal workplace safety policies and procedures are in place and are followed.
• Ensure the use of community development principles in project implementation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proven planning, programming, leadership, and team leading skills.
• High degree of interpersonal, communication, and group process skills.
• Sound project and time management skills are required to manage multiple projects, events, and programs effectively and efficiently.
• Proficient in various computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; and PDF templates and forms).
• Requires tact, diplomacy, and professional courtesy to coordinate and collaborate efforts/resources to achieve optimum service levels.
• Promotes creativity by proposing innovative ideas and new solutions to problems.
• Strong multitasking skills and the ability to manage a high volume of deliverables simultaneously.
• Knowledge and proficiency in applicable occupational health and safety regulations relating to community programming and events.
• Works collaboratively and productively with co-workers and actively contributes to team objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in related discipline (Recreation/Sport Administration, Arts/Culture Administration, Community Development, or equivalent) combined with four (4) years of related experience.

OR

• Diploma in related discipline (Recreation/Sport Administration, Arts/Culture Administration, Community Development or equivalent) combined with six (6) years of related experience.
• Project Management courses and certifications are assets.
• Valid First Aid and CPR-C certification are required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Submission of a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
• A valid Class Five (5) Operator’s Licence is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
• Must be medically and physically able to perform all duties of the position on an ongoing basis.

SAFETY:

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.