Safety Coordinator, East District

ACSA Community Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ACSA Community Services is seeking a Safety Coordinator to enhance community safety in Toronto. The coordinator will lead the establishment of safety tables, provide training, and support community engagement. Candidates require a relevant degree and experience in community-focused initiatives. The role offers full-time contract employment, competitive pay, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Benefits after 6 months

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in community engagement or safety coordination.
• Experience with marginalized communities impacted by violence and conflict.
• Ability to engage diverse populations and facilitate conversations.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation of East District Safety Tables.
• Support communities in creating safety plans and funding access.
• Engage residents to enhance safety and communication processes.

Skills

Community Engagement

Communication

Facilitation

Organizational Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary education in Community Development or Social Work

Job description

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ACSA is seeking an active and community-oriented Safety Coordinator to support the creation and management of three safety tables in North Scarborough, South Scarborough and East York/Don Valley. This initiative is focused on enhancing community safety through the creation of localized, place-based safety networks that bring together community safety groups, residents, organizations, local businesses, and other stakeholders throughout the East District communities.

About the Role

• Lead, in partnership with City of Toronto, the creation and sustainability of the three East District Safety Tables and an East District Safety Table Forum
• Support the creation and sustainability of new and existing localized safety networks by providing resources, training and ongoing capacity building opportunities.
• Support and empower communities to create safety plans and access funding to address safety concerns proactively.
• Work with residents and groups to increase resident engagement and group capacity, ensuring resident voices remain at the center of the safety table’s work.
• Collect and share information about local safety concerns, trends, and best practices with network members and citywide partners, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.

About you:

• Post-secondary education in Community Development, Social Work, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in community engagement, safety coordination, or related initiatives.
• Lived experience and/or experience working with marginalized communities and families impacted by gun violence, human trafficking, food scarcity, unemployment, mental health, and cross-community conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse populations and facilitate inclusive conversations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of Scarborough’s community landscape and local safety challenges.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new reporting systems.

What we offer:

Contract, full-time employment, with benefits after 6 months

Hourly Rate: $31.50/hr

An amazing work culture full of great, caring people truly committed to changing lives!

Please apply via email (cover letter & resume in one attachment) to:

Email: [e-mail]

(Please quote “Safety Coordinator” in the subject line of email)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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