Program Coordinator, Partner and Stakeholder Initiatives

October 28 2024
Industries Public administration
Categories Training - Development - Improvement
Ottawa, ON • Full time

Requisition ID: 15109 
Department: Strategic Initiatives Dept. 
Service: Climate Change and Resiliency Services 
Branch: Climate Mitigation Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 2 years 
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP 
Salary Information: $78,367.38 - $95,355.26  annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West  
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Administrative and Support Services 
Application Close: 08/11/2024

JOB SUMMARY

The Program Coordinator in Climate Change and Resiliency Services responds to current and emerging community needs through funding and capacity building to support and strengthen the City’s climate mitigation efforts; coordinating engagement strategies, action plans and partnerships with internal and community stakeholders; and developing and leading City-wide initiatives on behalf of the Strategic Initiatives department and Council to promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

You are responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of Climate Change and Resiliency Services strategic projects/programs and initiatives. You: liaise with the assigned service area, department and/or community group(s) to undertake capacity building and benchmarking activities; contribute to the service area’s public engagement plans and program-specific communications plans; and write, edit, and coordinate the design of outreach materials and content intended for public distribution. You also support the planning and execution of public events on behalf of Climate Change and Resiliency Services.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Public Relations or related field.

Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience working in a large organization, with demonstrated experience in areas relating to community development, project management, community involvement, events planning or promotional activities.

KNOWLEDGE

  • General knowledge of the Corporation, departmental and service area business requirements, policies and organizational structure
  • Legislation, policies, regulations, guidelines and operational procedures relevant to the operational area
  • Community and social policy issues and trends
  • Communication processes
  • Principles and techniques of project management
  • Public engagement/consultation concepts, practices and issues
  • Group facilitation skills
  • Community development principles, community dynamics and involvement
  • Customer service delivery and skills
  • Protocols for developing submissions, writing briefings, reports
  • Knowledge of computer applications-Microsoft Office suite, social media and SAP
  • Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Able to work independently, with minimum support/direction, and cooperatively and collaboratively with all staff as part of a team
  • Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, initiate, organize and prioritize own work, and to balance multiple demands, conflicting priorities, and pressures and deadlines
  • Able to foster good working relationships with public, organizational colleagues and elected representatives and respond effectively to questions and information requests on city programs in order to achieve Departmental objectives
  • Able to plan, lead, coordinate, implement and manage projects to completion
  • Able to conduct research, compile/analyze issues/data, make judgments on the interpretation of issues/data, and formulate recommendations
  • Able to facilitate meetings
  • Conflict resolution and mediation skills
  • Able to practice equity and inclusion principles when involving others
  • Possess strong existing computer skills, database/tracking skills with ability to use Microsoft Office suite applications
  • Possess strong and effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Able to prepare reports, information packages, promotional materials, presentation materials, and correspondence in an organized, clear and concise manner
  • Able to concentrate/focus on accuracy and detail
  • Goal and results oriented
  • Able to demonstrate sound judgement
  • Well organized
  • Flexible and adaptable to deal with shifting priorities
  • Able to demonstrate good judgement, tact and diplomacy
  • Innovative and creative

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
  • Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

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