Salary 77392 - 38014 CAD Company Halifax Regional Municipality Website www.halifax.ca Headquarters CEO Revenue Type Sector Founded
Job Description Job PostingHalifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for the permanent, full-time position of Program Coordinator in Community Safety. The Program Coordinator (Coordinator), Safe City and Safe Public Spaces, supports the implementation of the Public Safety Strategy by coordinating the implementation of Safe City and Safe Public Spaces program initiatives and supporting municipal and community-based initiatives aimed at ending gender-based violence.This position is designated with the intent to hire an individual from those who self-identify as African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal people, Persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.Halifax is a member of UN Women’s Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces Global Flagship Initiative. The program is intended to increase organizational capacity to promote social and systemic change towards ending sexual violence against women, girls, and gender-diverse residents with a focus on intersectionality. It focuses on a collaborative approach to developing locally relevant and owned interventions, policy reform and social norms change.The Coordinator will be responsible for developing the capacity of HRM and local partners to more effectively prevent and respond to sexual violence in public spaces; lead efforts to enhance resources to support communities; advance local community safety capacity through training and skills development; and increase the knowledge base of the specific risk and protective factors in communities related to gender-based violence.The Coordinator will be part of a team working in close collaboration with community members and other partners to identify and address issues contributing to community safety.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead coordination of initiatives within the Safe City and Safe Public Spaces Program, consistent with the program’s goals, objectives, workplan and theory of changePromote the program and its goals, objectives, and outcomes, with internal and external partners and communitiesMonitor and evaluate program initiatives and provide regular reports on success and barriers to progressLead and facilitate community engagement and dialogue on issues of community safety and preventing and responding to gender-based violenceCollaborate with business units and key partners to make recommendations for community safety improvementsDevelop and maintain relationships with community leaders, public/private agencies/non-profit organizations and other levels of governmentConduct and support qualitative and quantitative research and analysis into community safety issues and topics, with special focus on gender-based violence, and safety in public spaces with a focus on intersectionalityProduce a range written and verbal communication material of including reports, presentations and briefing notesSet priorities, create a productive work environment, and produce tangible and effective deliverablesTransfer results of community-based research into policy change recommendations for relevant Business UnitsOther duties as requiredQUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:Postsecondary degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Community Development, Gender or Equity studies or other relevant discipline or equivalent experienceMinimum three (3) years’ experience in the field of public policy and administration and/or program coordinationAn equivalent combination of related training and community experience may be consideredTechnical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:Solid knowledge and understanding of intersectionality, and the underlying factors that contribute to gender-based violenceKnowledge and experience in asset-based, trauma-informed, anti-racist, anti-oppressive approaches to community engagementDemonstrated self-motivation and ability to take initiative independently and with a team to achieve resultsDemonstrated ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research, including statistical analysisStrong organizational and time management skillsExcellent written and verbal communicationStrong leadership and relationship building skillsDemonstrated experience in culturally appropriate ways of developing constructive working relationships with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and/or other aspects of human diversityAbility to work within a fast-paced environment with all levels of management and staff performing multi tasksSecurity Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion. Interviews, testing, and in-person recruitment activities are being conducted in adherence with current COVID-19 Public Health protocols.COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Decision-Making, Communication, Innovation, Networking and Relationship Building, Organization and Planning, Valuing DiversityWORK STATUS: Permanent, full-timeHOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm; 35 hours per weekSALARY: NU06 on the non-union salary scale; $66,770-$91,810. Salary to be commensurate with experience.WORK LOCATION: 7th Floor Duke Tower, 5251 Duke Street, HalifaxCLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.(Position # 78628161)Program Coordinator | Halifax Regional Municipality Apply Go Back