Job Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary . City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits . Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.




As a Partnership Specialist, you will advance the social well-being of Calgarians by managing The City\'s partnerships with non-profit organizations that deliver preventive social service programs. Primary duties include:

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  Oversee contracts with non-profit organizations delivering preventive social programs and services to ensure that requirements and outcomes are being met.
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  Monitor the effectiveness of funded programs and the organizations delivering them, using performance measurement systems and other evaluation tools.
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  Inform the preventive social services funding recommendation and decision-making process.
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  Manage and resolve issues as they arise and escalate as necessary.
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  Inform corporate and department accountability reporting.
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  Prepare and present written reports, briefing notes, memos and presentations, as required.
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  Participate in or lead the project-based work.

Qualifications

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  A degree in a related field plus at least 5 years of relevant experience in the social services field, with emphasis on partner relationships, non-profit management, risk assessment, governance and partnership development.
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  A valid Class 5 Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License (or provincial equivalency) and access to a personal vehicle for business use is required.
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  Experience with Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) outcome tracking system or other performance measurement systems is considered to be an asset.
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  Previous experience and knowledge of non-profit organizations and those who deliver social services programs is also an asset.

Pre-employment Requirements

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  Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
  

Union: CUPE Local 38

Business Unit: Partnerships




Position Type: 1 Permanent and 1 Temporary (up to 18 months)

Location: 315, 10 Avenue SE




Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $42.09 - 56.27 per hour

Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.




Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week




Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: May 2, 2023





Job ID #: 307575