Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator - Recreation Officer II

Job Number: 56269

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on Edmonton's neighbourhoods? The City of Edmonton is seeking a dynamic and community-focused individual to join the Neighbourhood Service team as a Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator.

Neighbourhood Services delivers the City's Community Capacity Building Service, bringing the City Plan's values and outcomes to life. We specialize in community development, building social and human capital, and assisting communities in collaborating to create excellent places to live in our neighbourhoods. Our mission is to enable people to build and belong to communities that matter. This pivotal role strengthens social capital by building capacity across our diverse network of neighbourhoods and districts.

If you are an experienced community developer passionate about enhancing neighbourhood livability, we encourage you to apply and help us build a stronger, more connected Edmonton.

What will you do?

Facilitate community groups to identify and meet their parkland development needs through strategy development and partnerships

Project coordination and capacity support community led infrastructure development

Be central to community development by convening, connecting, leveraging, and brokering resources to build social capital

For assigned neighbourhoods, monitor and address emerging opportunities and issues, leading asset-based community development, capacity support and serving as a neighbourhood content expert

Link groups with City departments and services, assist residents in contributing to a shared neighbourhood vision, and support community-led projects

Use diverse engagement methods to ensure fairness, gather opinions from various groups, and create opportunities for all residents to actively participate in community life Facilitate strategic planning initiatives that empower citizen-led projects and address local needs

Nurture collaborations between community organizations, City departments, and other interested parties to achieve mutually agreed-upon outcomes

Offer guidance on grant programs, funding opportunities, and program support for community ideas, projects, and initiatives.

Identifying and interpreting City resources including policies and bylaws

Continuously analyze and respond to arising community challenges and opportunities

Pinpoint community needs, capacities, and assets to support local leadership development

Research, pilot, and implement innovative strategies to create streamlined and high-quality services.

Connect residents, community groups, and City Administration to address local opportunities and issues, fostering a collaborative environment

Play a vital role in stewarding parkland and public spaces through neighbourhood event licensing and community led construction programs, promoting social connection, and enhancing the overall well-being of our communities

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

University graduation in recreation administration, Community Development Education, Public Health, Community Development Social Work or other relevant programs

Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible community development experience including demonstrated competency in asset based community development, facilitation and organizational development

Assets:

Demonstrated understanding and skill in intercultural awareness and engagement.

Experience supporting community-based recreation programs, parkland development and project management, public engagement, community action plans, and leadership development

Knowledge of Asset Based Community Development, community building, and capacity building/mobilization

Second spoken language

Skills required for success:

Strong strategic planning and leadership skills

Demonstrated ability to initiate and sustain goal-directed relationships, networks, and partnerships

Strong project management and facilitation skills

Working knowledge and experience with non-profit governance, accountability, and effectiveness

Creativity and innovation to inspire new approaches to addressing issues and opportunities

Superior interpersonal skills and social intelligence, with the ability to collaborate and integrate with diverse interested parties

Ability to negotiate roles and responsibilities shared between the position and interested parties

Superior spoken and written communication skills (provide presentations, facilitate workshops, write reports and other documents)
Political, financial and community leadership acumen

Understanding of…