Impact Associate

1 week ago

Victoria, Canada The Corporation of The City of Victoria Full time

**Job Description**:
**Competition #24/47**

**Internal/External Posting**

**Closing date: March 14, 2024**

**IMPACT Associate - People and Culture (Temporary - up to 8 months)**

**People and Culture Department**

Consider joining the People and Culture team as an IMPACT Associate The People and Culture Department includes Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Health Safety and Wellness, Internal Communications, Learning and Organizational Development, and Policy Development divisions.

If successful, you will support projects based on your specific skills and interests. These can include organizational policy development and employee orientation program design.

You will have opportunities to learn from the People and Culture team and be involved in activities such as staff training, workplace safety audits, and recruitment. Also, you will participate in department meetings and organizational committees.

Our experienced team members will provide work experience opportunities based on your interests and skills. This role will help make the City of Victoria an inclusive and welcoming workplace.

**POSITION FUNCTION**

As an IMPACT Initiative Associate hired under the City of Victoria’s Inclusive Municipal Program for Advancing Careers and Training, you will be given meaningful and challenging assignments while being introduced to a career in municipal government. In this Associate position, you will assist with projects within a specific City department, contribute to the overall goals of the work unit, have job shadowing opportunities, and participate in educational experiences.

**KEY DUTIES**
- Collaborate closely and actively participate in feedback sessions with a supervisor to contribute to the continuous improvement of the organization's operations.
- Utilize tools and software platforms under the direct guidance of your supervisor.
- Participate actively in the development and enhancement of projects aligned with the department's strategic goals.
- Provide valuable field and/or office support to support the successful execution of assigned projects.
- Collaborate with team members to facilitate shared learning and contribute to the evaluation and implementation of innovative solutions. Maintain detailed records of your work process, including any challenges encountered and problem-solving approaches employed.
- Collaborate with colleagues from different departments or teams on cross-functional projects to gain a broader perspective and develop a well-rounded skill set supporting your knowledge and success in a municipal career.
- Attend and actively participate in educational activities that enhance your knowledge and skills, aligning with IMPACT program objectives and the department's needs.

**INDEPENDENCE**
- Work is assigned by supervisor and reviewed upon completion.
- Problems are referred to supervisor.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

**Physical Effort**:

- Sit with arms unsupported while keyboarding. (occasional)

**Mental Effort**:

- Meet multiple deadlines. (occasional)

**Visual/Auditory Effort**:

- Focus on a variety of source data and computer for short periods. (occasional)

**Work Environment**:

- Office, may attend work sites. (occasional)

**KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Organize and prioritize work.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Understand and carry out job related instructions.
- Ability to learn quickly and independently.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Maintain accurate records with attention to detail.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Racialized
- Indigenous
- Black / African Descent
- Newcomer, immigrant or refugee (living in Canada for under five years)
- 2SLGBTQIA+
- Gender-diverse
- Person with disabilities / disabled
- Neuro-divergent

Applicants will be required to demonstrate how participation in the program would contribute to their career goals, particularly in relation to employment in the public sector.

**Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification**:

- Have language proficiency in English (equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 6).

**Experience**:

- IMPACT Initiative Associates require at least 6 months of fundamental knowledge and practical experience related to tasks and responsibilities similar to those outlined in the position or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**Work schedule: Monday to Friday, (35 hour work week)**

**$30.85 per hour, Pay Grade 2 (under review)**

**Job Code #4461**

**This is a CUPE Local 50 Position

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