Community Development Assistant

**Purpose of Position**:
Reporting to the Community Development Manager, the Community Development Assistant is responsible for executing various project-based community development initiatives as directed. Activities will be varied and may change from month to month and thus a diverse skill set and ability to be flexible is desired.

**Job Summary**:
**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in community development, psychology, sociology, social services, recreation event management, or and/or equivalent of training and professional experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a working vehicle.
- Clear criminal reference check.

**Starting pay for this position is $23.38/hour.**

**Work Hours**:

- 28 hours per week (Monday to Thursday) 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Occasional Wednesday evening shifts for in-person programming or events

**Work Location**:

- This position is primarily based at our main office located at 16 Kilbarron Road. However, it also involves travel to various locations in the West End of Ottawa. We pay mileage for work-related travel. Any increase in car insurance premium related to using your vehicle for work will also be reimbursed.

**Desired skills, abilities and/or experience**:

- Minimum 2 years of related experience in experience in event or program development, implementation, dealing with people in crisis; group facilitation, education and advocacy.
- You possess strong computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office, CANVA, web page, working with list serves and have engaged in both in person and virtual community outreach.
- Experience in Non-Profit Housing or the Non-Profit sector.
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Digital Marketing and Social Media Management
- Training and Workshop Facilitation
- Community Outreach
- Familiarity with Local Social Services
- Program Evaluation
- Resourcefulness
- Collaboration with co-workers. Ability to contribute and accept ideas to maximize the team's overall performance.

**Additional Information**:
**Probationary Period**:Your first three months are a probationary period, after which you'll become a permanent employee.

**Vacation**: Enjoy 4% vacation pay, which can be taken as time off or received with each paycheck, equivalent to two weeks of paid vacation.

**Pension Plan and Benefits**: After 3 months, you will automatically be enrolled in the OMERS pension plan. Membership is voluntary for non-full-time employees, meaning it's offered but not mandatory. If you choose to join, NHC matches your contribution 100%. Canada Life benefits enrollment is also voluntary, with NHC covering 50% of the cost for part-time employees who wish to enroll.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $23.38 per hour

Expected hours: 28 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nepean, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have a valid Ontario Driver's License and access to a working vehicle, as required for this position?
- Do you have a post-secondary education in community development, psychology, sociology, social services, recreation event management, or equivalent training and professional experience to meet the academic requirements?
- Do you have experience in event planning and coordination, digital marketing, social media management, training and workshop facilitation, community outreach, and familiarity with local social services?
- Are you available to work 28 hours per week from Monday to Thursday from 8:30-4:30, with occasional Wednesday evening shifts for in-person programming or events?
- Are you physically able to occasionally lift and carry items/supplies for community events and stand on your feet for prolonged periods during these events?

Work Location: In person