Program Specialist, Community Safety and Well-being - Niagara, Canada - Niagara Region

Niagara Region

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Niagara, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Division:

Commissioner's Office

Important Notices & Amendments:

As an employer of choice, Niagara Region offers competitive salaries and benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, a corporate wellness centre, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), mentorship and training programs, employee recognition programs, and more.

Where operational needs align, and while ensuring business requirements and customer service expectations are achieved, employees may have an opportunity to work within a hybrid model, combining working from home and working in the office.

Temporary Duration:

Approximate Duration: 3 years

About Us:

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara.

Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries.

Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada's most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities.

Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada's most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario's most breathtaking countryside.

An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S.

neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region's amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region.

However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction.

The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

Job Summary
Salary Pending Review

Education

A postsecondary degree in Social Science, Health Science, Public Health, Human Service or Public/Business Administration or related discipline
A project management certification (PMP or CAPM) or graduate diploma, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is preferred

Knowledge:

At least 3 years of experience with grant administration and knowledge of collective impact and community development principles
Experience working with Federal/Provincial agencies on grant management
At least 3 years of relevant experience with project management
Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
Possess strong facilitation and presentation skills; and, be able to translate knowledge to a wide range of audiences
Experience with qualitative research and analysis; and strong organization skills and an ability to facilitate meetings and group processes
A high level of political acuity, strategic thinking and an ability to work independently and as part of multistakeholder team
Highly proficient in both program and strategic planning methodologies; performance measurement and evaluation
Outstanding oral/written communication skills, advanced analytical and problem solving skills
An understanding of community safety and wellbeing planning and knowledge of a wide range of health and human service policy environments and legislation contexts
A broad understanding of the human services sector; and familiarity with Niagara's nonprofit/charitable sector, including working in the children and youth sector violence/crime prevention, or community safety and wellbeing initiatives

Responsibilities:

_ Project Facilitation, Collaboration and Relationship-Building (40% of time)_:

Lead a BSCF Action Table to provide guidance into the community consultation, research and identification of criteria associated with disseminating funding to community-based, prevention-focused gun and gang initiatives
Codevelop and implement a fulsome community consultation / engagement strategy with atrisk youth, to better understand gun and gang violence in Niagara region
Facilitate and lead group processes with community partners from across the human services system
Work closely with Public Health, Niagara Regional Police Service and other community partners in collating and interpreting data from various sources (e.g. crime, social determinants of health, etc.)
Collaborate with the Program Specialist and Data Analyst regarding data collection which impact CSWB initiatives
Liaise with other divisions and departm