Community Development Specialist

6 days ago

Calgary, Canada City of Calgary Full time

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As a Community Development Specialist with Calgary Housing (CH), you will use community development and partnership approaches to prevent and reduce the impacts of social isolation and poverty for Calgary Housing residents. You will collaborate with other CH staff to initiate, develop and implement strategic programs and initiatives. Primary duties include:

- Develop and implement strategic activities, partnerships and programs.
- Understand and respond to needs, assets and barriers of the property and community, in partnership with residents, partners and other staff.
- Collect and use data, research and information to inform priority areas and respond to identified community needs and opportunities.
- Support the execution of resident-informed and resident, partner, and/or community led programs and events to improve overall quality of life in the community.
- Develop, plan and execute resident-informed and resident, partner, and/or community led programs and events to improve overall quality of life in the community.
- Develop standard operating procedures, policies, guides, toolkits, templates and other resources to support the implementation of best practices across the business unit.
- Contribute to the furtherance of anti-racism, reconciliation and Equity, Diversion, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) initiatives and actions within CH and the communities we work in.
- Support collaboration among involved parties who have diverse backgrounds, needs and interests.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert on internal projects; provide community development and partnership expertise and advice to staff and partners.

**Qualifications**
- A degree in Social Work, Community Development or a related human services field and at least 3 years of relevant community development experience working with marginalized groups, including people with low incomes.
- Knowledge of community development models, community engagement, and social issues such as housing, employment, social inclusion, food security and mental health is required.
- Experience managing and supporting collaborative partnerships.
- A Master¿s degree and/or designation as a Registered Social Worker (RSW) will be considered assets.
- Evaluation, research and grant development experience will also be considered an asset.
- Success in this position requires strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate and build partnerships and creative problem-solving skills.

**Working Conditions**:This position works mainly in an office environment with exposure to social issues and conditions which can potentially result in vicarious trauma or verbal abuse.**Pre-employment Requirements**
- A security clearance will be conducted.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
- Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Calgary Housing

Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 200, 2535 3 Avenue SE

Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $44.76 - 59.84 per hour
(2025 Rates)
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Job ID #: 311026

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