Job Description

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada's largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

Job ID #31109: Project Manager, Community Strategies

Union:

Non Union

ID #: A14566

Close date:

Interested applicants please submit your application online at

www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city

by 4:00 p.m. on May 28th, 2025

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Duration: 6 months

Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address

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External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

The Healthy & Safe Communities Department is committed to its people and is dedicated to building a strong and healthy community. We are passionate about making a difference and are recognized for our excellence. We offer a respectful and supportive workplace that provides life-long learning opportunities, leadership, innovation, and performance excellence.





We are looking for high performing public servants who are interested in experiencing a challenging, rewarding, enjoyable, and fulfilling career. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to provide excellent client service in a respectful, courageous, empathetic, just, and ethical manner.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, Community Strategies the Project Manager, Community Strategies is responsible for developing and coordinating a broad range of activities that support the Community Strategies team. The aim of these plans is to ensure the coordination of a broad range of activities and services related to planning, development and management of human services in the City of Hamilton.. Key job priorities include, completing and implementing annual work plans, leading related policy and program development and maintaining an ongoing relationship with community and government partners.

GENERAL DUTIES

Lead a variety of projects using a best practices approach to ensure that decisions are evidence based and utilize research results and outcomes. Support the implementation of various Community Strategies, in consultation with other professionals and community partners. Promote systems integration and collaboration by participating on various committees and work clusters. Lead the development of goals, objectives strategies, and annual workplans in alignment with key deliverables and ensure implementation of project goals. Responsible for identification of priority stakeholders, identification, and application of appropriate change management strategies. Report regularly on the status of projects, and milestone achievement. Develop and monitor service agreements, providing support to community partners with meeting program objectives including training, capacity building and monitoring and evaluation of the program. Prepare reporting requirements to various funding bodies to ensure continued programming and support. Prepare oral and written presentations to management, Council, community partners, Provincial and Federal Ministries. Develop communications to support the Community Strategies and associated projects and initiatives including council reports, communication updates, and website updates. Establish and support an annual initiative that brings community achievements and opportunities into strategic focus, in collaboration with key community partners and stakeholders. Plan project evaluation in consultation with appropriate staff and implement project evaluation plans. Evaluate project success and make recommendations for process improvement. Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety. Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the normal functions of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary education in social sciences, public policy, human services, or a related discipline with an equivalent combination of education and work experience in government, non-profit, private or community service agencies.



Previous demonstrated working experience as a project manager in a unionized public or private sector organization.



Experience in project management, policy analysis and program development, including proven research and program evaluation skills.



Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.



Demonstrated experience working with diverse stakeholders, including not-for-profit social organizations, community groups, businesses, education, health, and others.



Demonstrated political acuity, diplomacy and ability to maintain confidentiality.



Demonstrated ability to work with elected and senior government officials.



Proven organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work with tight deadlines and competing priorities.



Demonstrated ability to lead others to excel in an environment that fosters innovative approaches to problem-resolution.



Must possess thorough knowledge of the current suite of Microsoft productivity tools, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Project.


THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE.

Disclaimer:

Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.

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The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.