Community Engagement

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**General Information**:
**ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE**: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

- Photos
- Any certificates that have photo identification
- Driver’s licences
- Police records checks

**ACCOMMODATION**: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

**PRIVACY**:Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

**Job Description**:
***: Under the general supervision of the Sport & Community Development Supervisor and the technical direction and guidance of the Coordinator Support Services (PRO Kids), is responsible for research and community engagement activities that support the Sport & Community Development Section and its projects, including the development of a five year Municipal Sport Strategy, updating the Department’s Subsidization Policy, and PRO Kids fund development and placements.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Develops processes to identify sporting facilities, equipment, programming, coaching, officiating and governance needs and issues.
- Consults with representatives of local sport organizations, school boards and community service groups to identify gaps and opportunities for support.
- Collects data on participation numbers in individual sports, levels of coaching certifications, trainers and officials.
- Develops an inventory of all sport assets in the community including organizations, facilities, service providers, coaches and officials.
- Identifies opportunities to collaborate to increase enrollment, optimize facility use, improve the level of coaching and officiating and encourage shared use of equipment, facilities and programs.
- Identifies granting programs and funding opportunities for sport organizations and community service groups.
- Supports the placement process of children and youth into community programming through PRO Kids.
- Determines and responds to the recreation programming needs in priority neighbourhoods.
- Researches and develops a recognition process for both PRO Kids activity partners and donors.
- Assists in the planning and implementation of PRO Kids annual campaign.
- Researches and makes recommendations for a planned giving program for PRO Kids.
- Completes research and analysis to support the process to update the Department’s Subsidization Policy.
- Attends meetings, and presents and reports as required.
- Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education/Experience**:

- Degree or diploma in a related field such as Recreation, Human Services, Social Science, Sport Management/Administration or Business Administration
- Experience in special events and sports administration and working with community and volunteer organizations
- Experience in community development and partnerships, marketing, fundraising

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Superior ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with Administration, superiors, co-workers, and the general public
- Strong research, project/time management, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to function and contribute as an effective team member and to work independently
- Must be proficient in the use of computers and current related software
- Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

**Assets**:

- Knowledge of Thunder Bay’s events and sport sectors
- Knowledge of the functions of City departments, outside boards and local community groups

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**:

- May be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation
- Must be able to work irregular hours, and off site as required
- Must sign and abide by Employee Confidentiality Statement
- Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

**In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications of the job description the following job selection criteria must be met for the NOHFC initiative**:

- Are new entrants into the work force, are transitioning to a new career, or the unemployed or underemployed who are entering a new field;