Job Description

Req ID: 23742
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date:

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Community & Neighbourhood Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for working with the Community Development Coordinators to initiate and maintain positive and effective relationships with community stakeholders and internal departments to support the successful implementation policies and initiatives that keep Mississauga residents active, healthy and connected to their communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to community groups to access support available from the City including the Community Group Registry Program and Grants Programs:

o Build and maintain relationships with community groups
o Support navigation and facilitate compliance with city processes and requirements
o Provide timely and effective customer service
o Implement problem-solving skills to resolve issues as required
o Attend and provide on-site support as required
o Develop and maintain communication and resource materials
o Provide support for community engagement and capacity building activities including coordination of network meetings and learning opportunities
o Track and monitor key performance indicators

• Provide support for the administration of City grants and funding opportunities including the Arts & Culture, Festival & Celebrations, Culture Projects, Heritage, Community and Small Project Matching Grant Programs including coordination of outreach and information sessions, review of grant applications and reports to ensure accurate and complete, coordination of the grants assessment process with external peer reviewers, maintenance of the online grants portal and other administrative systems.

• Provide support for the administration of the Community Group Registry Program including review of new applications and annual renewals, maintaining online and other administrative systems

• Provide project leadership and implementation support in relation to team, divisional and City priorities as required

• Use and maintain project management tools including work plans and share point sites

• Provide support for research and reporting activities (e.g. benchmarking, surveys, data analysis, tracking of key performance indicators)

Skills and Qualifications

• Post - secondary degree or diploma in the field of community development, arts & culture, recreation or related field along with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
• Specialized training in areas including project management, community engagement is an asset
• Knowledge and experience with administration of grants and funding opportunities
• Knowledge of and experience with working with local agencies, community groups, and volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and to establish effective working relationships with co-workers and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent customer service, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong administration, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment and interest in broadening your experience is desired.
• Occasional irregular hours of work to accommodate work with community stakeholders. On occasion be available to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Requires flexibility of work locations including the ability to work effectively from home and other locations across the city (e.g. community centres, parks) in all weather conditions
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office. Experience with City Software such as Active Net, Share Point, Survey Monkey Apply and social media is an asset.
• Current CPR, First Aid Certification and High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development (or willing to obtain within the first 3 months of start date)

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 65,753.00 - $ 87,671.00
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Sport & Community Development
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

City of Mississauga