Program Assistant, Black Empowerment Unit

6 days ago

Brampton, Canada City of Brampton Full time

**Job Description**:
**JOB TITLE**:Program Assistant, Black Empowerment Unit (BEU)

**DEPARTMENT**:Corporate Support Services

**NUMBER OF POSITIONS**: 1

**JOB STATUS & DURATION**: Temporary, 4 months

**HOURS OF WORK**: 35-hour workweek

**LOCATION**: Hybrid Model - when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall

**HOURLY RATE**: $18.11 Step 1
$18.71 Step 2

**POSTING DATE**: January 27, 2025

**CLOSING DATE**:February 28, 2025

**AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY**:
Reporting to the Lead, Black Empowerment Unit, provides program and administrative support to Corporate Projects, Policy and Liaison team assisting in day-to-day duties. Supports the effective delivery of services and responds to general inquiries received by the Division. This role will support the Black Empowerment unit team in preparing reports, presentations, planning and programming of activities that advance the programs and projects of the Office and supports the coordination and tracking of Black Empowerment Unit’s request.
- Respond to customer inquiries/concerns and provide information regarding programs and services, and escalates to appropriate City staff as required
- Support the Black Empowerment Unit work by identifying, researching, and developing resources and processes to enhance current and upcoming Black Empowerment efforts across the City of Brampton
- Assist and collaborate on sectional programs and special projects as required
- Provide administrative support including physical and electronic filing, preparing memos and formatting reports
- Maintain records, documentation, and prepare reports as required
- Process online forms and provide support on sectional workflow procedures
- Assist with data entry and tracking, and maintain data integrity
- Maintain an understanding of department programs and services
- Understand and adhere to Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards
- Attend meetings/training as required
- Work well within diverse groups in support of operational goals and objectives.
- Demonstrate corporate values at all times.
- Participate as a member of cross-functional team.
- Provide support/backup as necessary.

**SELECTION CRITERIA**:

- Working towards a degree or diploma in Human Rights, Equity Studies. Public Policy or Administration, Law or equivalent or a similar discipline, or have a related experience or interest.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and/or lived experiences of equity, diversity and anti-Black racism inclusion, intersecting oppressions, and other social justice issues and principles
- Effective customer service skills and communication skills
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Research and planning experience developed through coursework, volunteer or work positions.
- Strong administrative and organizational experience
- Understanding of Black Canadian experience and challenges
- Presentation and Moderating experience
- Volunteer experience in the Black Community

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- **Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton._
- **_Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria._

**Interview**: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

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