Project Manager, Community Strategies - Hamilton, Canada - City of Hamilton

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About the City of Hamilton

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 kilometres 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 POSTING
JOB ID #: 21729

Projecvt Manager, Community Strategies
Healthy & Safe Communities Department
Children's & Communtiy Services Division


NUMBER OF VACANCIES:
1 Full-Time Temporary

UNION/NON-


UNION:
Non Union Mgmt Professional

HOURS Of


WORK:
35.00 per week

  • GRADE:
  • SALARY/

HOUR:
$ $60.180 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/


LENGTH:
Temporary, 24 Months


Job Description ID #:
A14566


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.


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.

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