Coordinator, Special Projects

City of Brampton; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Coordinator for Special Projects to enhance community safety and well-being. This role involves engaging with encampments, coordinating support services, and analyzing data to inform policy decisions. You'll work closely with various stakeholders to ensure effective responses to community safety challenges while developing strategies for risk mitigation. Join a dedicated team in a hybrid work environment, where your contributions will directly impact the lives of vulnerable populations. If you are passionate about community service and have strong interpersonal skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in homelessness response or social services.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, particularly homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-site engagement and data collection at encampment sites.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure safety standards are met.

Skills

Community Outreach

Data Collection

Risk Assessment

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Social Work

Community Development

Public Policy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

ArcGIS

SurveyMonkey

Job description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Coordinator, Special Projects

DEPARTMENT: Community Services

POSTING NUMBER: 106753

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Temporary 12-months

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweek

LOCATION: Hybrid Model*– when working onsite, you will report to the location of West Tower.

SALARY GRADE: 5

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $88,458.00 - $99,516.00 per annum

MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE: $110,573.00 per annum

JOB TYPE: Management and Administration

POSTING DATE: May 9, 2025

CLOSING DATE: May 19, 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Community Safety & Well Being, the Coordinator will be responsible for on-site engagement, coordination, data collection, and risk identification at encampment sites across Brampton. While encampments will be a primary area of focus, the incumbent will also support other emerging community safety and well-being matters as they arise, ensuring a proactive and coordinated response to evolving municipal priorities. The Coordinator will work closely with multiple partners to facilitate effective responses at encampment sites and other community safety initiatives. This includes identifying risks, mitigating potential issues, coordinating restoration efforts, supporting data-driven decision-making, and representing, actively participating, and occasionally leading operational or strategic meetings about encampment sites or related emerging issues. The role will also require after-hours availability as necessary to address urgent matters.

COORDINATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

• Conduct regular site visits to encampments and other identified community safety locations across the City of Brampton to assess conditions, coordinate support services, and engage with individuals and stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between service providers, outreach teams, enforcement partners, and city departments to ensure coordinated responses at encampment locations and other community safety initiatives.
• Support logistical coordination at encampments and other high-priority areas, including scheduling outreach visits and facilitating the delivery of support services.
• Work closely with community partners to connect individuals to housing, healthcare, and social services

RISK IDENTIFICATION & MITIGATION

• Assess potential risks at encampment sites and other community safety locations, including safety hazards, environmental concerns, and legal implications.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that encampment sites and other intervention areas meet safety and health standards, identifying urgent concerns that require immediate action.
• Coordinate emergency response efforts in cases where risks pose immediate threats to individuals or the surrounding community.

DATA COLLECTION, STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION, ANALYSIS & REPORTING

• Collect real-time data on encampment populations, service utilization, and environmental conditions, as well as other community safety and well-being issues and ensure this data is available on-demand.
• Maintain up-to-date records of encampment locations, site assessments, and intervention efforts, as well as emerging community safety matters and ensure these records are available on-demand
• Analyze trends, patterns, and best practices in encampment data and broader community safety data to inform policy decisions and resource allocation.
• Review and provide input on prepared reports to ensure data and analysis are captured accurately.
• Regularly report on data to multiple audiences.
• Coordinate site restoration efforts with multiple partners and/or applicable contractors following encampment interventions and other community safety operations, ensuring that areas are returned to safe and functional conditions.
• Work with municipal departments, contractors, and environmental agencies to support cleanup, sanitation, and land rehabilitation.
• Develop strategies for preventing future encampments and mitigating community safety risks in previously impacted areas.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies, including regional partners, non-profit organizations, and law enforcement, to align resources and interventions.
• Lead operational meetings with stakeholders to share updates on encampment activity and other community safety efforts.
• Support the coordination of multi-agency response efforts, ensuring clear communication and efficient service delivery.

ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

• Coordinate site restoration efforts with multiple partners and/or applicable contractors following encampment interventions and other community safety operations, ensuring that areas are returned to safe and functional conditions.
• Work with municipal departments, contractors, and environmental agencies to support cleanup, sanitation, and land rehabilitation.
• Develop strategies for preventing future encampments and mitigating community safety risks in previously impacted areas.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Social Work, Community Development, Public Policy, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in homelessness response, community outreach, or social services.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, particularly individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Previous experience in fieldwork, data collection, or research is an asset.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and proven understanding of the principles of trauma-informed care and harm reduction.
• Strong observational and analytical skills to collect and interpret data effectively.
• Ability to work in outdoor and unpredictable conditions at encampment sites and other community locations.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Experience in data entry and analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with SharePoint, ArcGIS, Teranet, AIMS, ArcGIS or SurveyMonkey is an asset.
• Frequent travel required to encampment sites and meetings

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

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Interview: Ourrecruitmentprocessmaybecompletedwith video conference technology.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. *Our Hybrid Model is subject to change.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #106753 by May 19, 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

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