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Community Programs Officer
Organization:
Ontario Heritage Trust
Division:
Heritage Programs and Operations Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
05513 - Community Development Officer 3
Salary:
$1,187.58 - $1,476.66 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Consider this exciting opportunity and utilize your expertise to support the mandate of the Ontario Heritage Trust.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to develop and deliver province-wide community heritage programs.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• Develop and maintain effective community outreach, partnerships and communications on behalf of the Trust;
• Oversee the planning, development and implementation of consultative processes between the Trust and its stakeholders;
• Create and implement community development initiatives with community representatives and organizations to strengthen the heritage sector;
• Develop, conduct and implement research and educational programs, projects and materials for delivery to clients and stakeholders.
How do I qualify?
Community Development Skills
• You have knowledge of community engagement theory, principles, framework models and change strategies, and volunteer-based organizations operations and practices to provide community development services, enhance and expand heritage program outreach to broaden youth engagement, and develop new and diverse audiences
• You have a good understanding of heritage conservation directions, issues and trends for natural and cultural heritage conservation to provide community development services, and achieve excellence
• You can successfully manage relationships with external stakeholders, and you demonstrate professionalism, decorum and political acuity
• You can interpret and apply relevant policies to program objectives and stakeholder outreach strategies
Communication and Consultation Skills
• You can explain and discuss the principles and intent of legislation and policy, program objectives and services, and conduct meetings with clients
• You can negotiate project terms and conditions with tenders and interested parties, and build consensus with clients
• You can communicate effectively with ministry staff and stakeholders with professionalism and political acuity
• You have strong writing skills to prepare issue papers, annual reports and briefing materials
Research, Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• You can develop and implement innovative and creative programs and initiatives
• You can assess and improve heritage program effectiveness, assess issues and determine the viability of existing and potential strategies and initiatives
• You can plan and deliver complex projects
Computer Skills
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint to prepare reports, correspondence, and input and retrieve data
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 10 Adelaide St E, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, August 14, 2014 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
