Community Engagement Coordinator - Pickering, Canada - City of Pickering

City of Pickering

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Pickering, Canada

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One Team. One Vision. Infinite Possibilities

**Employment Opportunity
The City of Pickering is committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace and
strives to foster a sense of belonging, empowerment and respect among all employees and
community members. We recognize and value that diverse perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and
lived experiences contribute to the growth and strength of our organization and community. As such,
including women, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+,
and other diverse communities.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

(Contract, July March 2024, $ $27.61/hour)
In 2023, the City of Pickering is embarking on several strategies to guide community services for the
future. This includes the Recreation and Parks Master Plan, the Cultural Strategic Plan and planning
for the Pickering Heritage and Community Centre at the Pickering Museum Village. The Community
Engagement Coordinator will support the Director, Community Services, and work with the culture
and community programming teams in developing and implementing community engagement
activities in the Summer of 2023 for implementation in fall. The Community Engagement Coordinator
will track and report on survey results from LetsTalkPickering; design, develop and implement
engagement activities to seek input from the public at community services events; and coordinate and
assist with planning community charrettes and focus groups to gather input.

With the new Pickering Heritage and Community Centre (coming 2026) the museum will be
transitioning from a living history museum to a multi-disciplinary museum, telling a wider range of
stories and including a larger variety of cultural histories in programming and experiences.
Consultation will help inform the future direction of the museum.

Successful applicants will possess the following:

Diploma or degree in marketing, communications, business administration, arts administration,

cultural management, community development or similar program.

Previous practical experience working in communications is an asset.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized, and capable of working to a high degree of detail and accuracy.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is an asset.

letter by no later than 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on Thursday, June 22, 2023 to:

Human Resources Department
By Fax:
One The Esplanade
Online**Pickering, ON L1V 6K7

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted. In accordance with the _Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act_,
personal information is collected under the authority of the _Municipal Act_ and is used for the purpose

The City of Pickering is committed to inclusive and barrier-free employment practices, and to creating
a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. In accordance with the