Social Work à Canada

Who We Are

Cornwall is a beautiful community with a population of 47,000 situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. The city offers a wide array of urban amenities, making it an excellent place for a career and raising a family. With a growing economy, expanding population and fantastic quality of life, there has never been a better time to start the next phase of your career with the City of Cornwall! Cornwall is a diverse and progressive community where residents and partners feel safe, welcomed, and enjoy a high quality of life supported by access to financially responsible and sustainable municipal services and infrastructure.

Position Summary

The Community Safety and Wellbeing Supervisor is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of community safety and wellbeing initiatives for the City, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG), and individual Townships within the Region. This role will focus on identifying safety and well-being needs in the community, coordinating resources, and collaborative implementation of programs that support the overall safety, health, and social stability of the community. The Supervisor will work closely with municipalities, interest holders, law enforcement, social services, and other organizations to create and promote a collective approach to community safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate community consultations, surveys, and public engagement activities, gathering input from diverse and underrepresented groups to inform the Region’s safety and well-being priorities.
• Support the implementation of the Region’s plans and strategies as they relate to community safety and wellbeing.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with law enforcement, healthcare providers, School Boards, and other relevant parties to promote safety and well-being initiatives, identifying opportunities for partnerships and resource-sharing.
• Support the collection and analysis of data for ongoing program evaluation to measure the effectiveness of community wide efforts to meet the milestones identified in the plan.
• Prepare reports and recommendations related to the progress of the CSWB Plan and initiatives to City Council, County Council, Township Councils. staff and interest holders.
• Proactively research and stay updated on federal, provincial, and local funding opportunities related to CSWB and the objectives identified by the plan including grants, subsidies, and public-private partnerships. Assess the eligibility criteria and requirements of various funding sources to identify suitable opportunities that align with the Region’s strategic goals and priorities in these areas.
• Coordinate and participate in community events and campaigns that promote safety, inclusion, and well-being.
• Collaborate with the Region’s managers, department heads, and external partners, to develop compelling community initiatives.
• Ensure proposals clearly align with the City and County’s CSWB objectives, addressing community needs, and demonstrating the impact of the proposed programs or initiatives.
• Assist with organizing internal and external workshops and training sessions on topics related to well-being, inclusion, and community safety, ensuring participation across different community sectors.
• Assist in the development of communications and outreach materials related to the Community Safety and Well-Being plan and its associated objectives, in collaboration with the City and County communications staff.
  
  

Leadership Of Others

• Guide, coach, and support team members to meet operational objectives, ensuring compliance with organizational standards, legislation, service manager directives, policies, and procedures.
• Foster a collaborative and respectful work environment by addressing concerns, providing constructive feedback, appropriate progressive discipline, and supporting skill development.
• Play an active role in the recruitment process by participating in candidate screening, interviews, and hiring decisions while ensuring candidates have a positive experience.
• Facilitate the successful onboarding of newly hired employees by delivering comprehensive training and continuous development, ensuring alignment between their role, organizational objectives, and the municipality’s culture.
• Promotes a DEI culture among staff as connected to socio-economic diversity, social justice and poverty reduction.
  
  

Position Requirements

Education & Certifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, community development, or a related field.
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in community-based program management, public safety, diversity, equity, and inclusion, or social services.
  
  

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Project Coordination: Strong background in coordinating projects, including budget management, timeline oversight, and resource allocation.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience in public speaking, preparing reports, and presenting information to diverse audiences.
• Public Consultations & Community Engagement: Demonstrated experience in leading public consultations and engaging community members to gather input, build support, and ensure programs reflect community needs and priorities.
• Workshop Delivery: Skilled in delivering workshops and training sessions to diverse groups, facilitating learning, discussion, and community action on safety and wellbeing issues.
• Community Safety Knowledge: Strong understanding of community safety principles, best practices, and local safety issues, with the ability to design and implement effective safety programs.
• Grant Writing: Proven ability to research, write, and secure funding through grants to support community safety and wellbeing initiatives.
• Customer Service and Social Justice: Experience working within the social services system with a focus to life stabilization for clients utilizing principles of social justice and eviction prevention.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting, with frequent travel within the county for meetings, assessments, or events.
• Standard hours of operation, Monday to Friday, with frequent flexibility required to attend community meetings or events.
• Physical demands include extended periods of sitting and looking at a computer screen
  
  

Work Location:

• 340 Pitt Street, Cornwall
• On-site - Some Hybrid Work permissible per City Policy
  
  

If selected for this role, you will need to provide:

• Successful reference check (two work-related references, with a minimum of one being a direct supervisor)
• Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
• Proof of certifications
  
  

Additional Information:

The Corporation of The City of Cornwall strives to promote and demonstrate the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the community we serve and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The City of Cornwall is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At the City, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. The City of Cornwall is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please save a copy of this posting for your records. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the required qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based on the information you provide in your application. Interviews may be conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams or in-person.