Indigenous Community Outreach

JOB ID #: 19588

Indigenous Community Outreach & Research Coordinator
Healthy & Safe Communities
Children's & Community Services
James Street North

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Temporary (18 Months)

UNION/NON-UNION: Non Union Mgmt Professional

HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
- GRADE: 4
- SALARY/HOUR: $39.380 - $46.059 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: 1 Full-Time Temporary (18 Months)

Job Description ID #: 7592

**Vaccine Verification - **As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Relations, the Indigenous Community Outreach & Research Coordinator will provide expertise in the development, implementation and support of community engagement initiatives with the Urban Indigenous Community and the Treaty Nations. This position will promote innovative community engagement and coordination for initiatives related to the Urban Indigenous Strategy for Hamilton that works towards building mutually respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples. This position is the lead in community outreach and collaboration efforts of the Indigenous Relations section and will also lead ongoing analytical and research initiatives to support the Urban Indigenous Strategy and implementation.

Key responsibilities include promoting an awareness and understanding of Indigenous cultural protocols and sensitivities amongst/within staff and operations of the Corporation; providing advice to the public on service delivery issues and opportunities; effectively network to develop, build and maintain successful relationships within the Indigenous community and treaty territories, facilitate, coordinate, and implement engagement for the Indigenous Relations initiatives. The Coordinator will have a good understanding of the history, protocols, culture and demographics of the urban Indigenous community and treaty territories in order to support community and staff engagement activities.

This position is involved with service delivery program reviews which have potential impact on programming that may affect positions/employees within the organization.

A high level of personal integrity, motivation and excellent communication skills are required. Indigenous cultural competency and safety are required to carry out the duties successfully and respectfully.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Establishes, maintains, and supports, working relationships with diverse local Indigenous community groups, organizations, orders of government, and individuals in order to develop and enhance relationships between the City and the Indigenous community.

As part of the Indigenous Relations team, supports Administration and City Council in establishing and maintaining working relationships with Indigenous organizations and groups within the City and region.

Communicates and collaborates with the urban Indigenous community and the Treaty Nations on building community capacity, develop a community engagement strategy, providing advocacy support, documenting success stories, and overall increasing community visibility.

Maintains knowledge and researches emerging trends relating to Indigenous peoples, reconciliation and current affairs including social media.

Opens a dialogue and exchange of views and ideas with the Indigenous community in an effort to identify issues and priorities with respect to various City initiatives and services and its relationship with the Indigenous community.

As a member of the Indigenous Relations team, provides and promotes an awareness and understanding of cultural protocols and information about the needs and priorities of the Indigenous community.

Promotes awareness of City services, programs, and employment opportunities within the Indigenous community.

Supports and advises City departments as service delivery programs are reviewed, altered, and established; seeks opportunities for innovative service initiatives that meet the needs of the Indigenous community.

Prepares oral and written presentations to management and Indigenous community groups and committees. Reports regularly on the status of projects, milestone achievement, fiscal status, change and risk management.

Develops public engagement communications materials for web and print including flyers, factsheets and signage, consistent with organizational communication standards. Liaises with web staff to make updates to ensure information on the site is relevant and accurate.

Supports the Senior Project Manager and Corporate Communications on communications activities. Assists with drafting of internal and external newsletter articles; monitors Strategy progress, prepares pro