The City of Wetaskiwin
We are a diverse, collaborative, and eager team that started by listening to our citizens to get their vision of our community in 50 years and the creativity flowed from there. [What if Wetaskiwin] is a collaborative and inclusive place where we can examine our current state; share ideas for making things better; and turn these ideas into actionable plans. This is the heart of the City’s 50-Year Community Vision, and we want you to be part of it!
Our values are Trust, Resourcefulness, and Integrity. We cultivate well-being, through our team’s dedication to building positive, trusting, and fulfilling relationships, and we serve the community by partnering in capacity building to cultivate positive relationships which enhance the overall wellbeing of our community.
Located only 35 minutes south of Edmonton and 55 minutes north of Red Deer, the City of Wetaskiwin provides all the amenities and quality of life of an urban-rural center.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about fostering positive change and empowering communities? We are set out to find a dedicated and dynamic person to achieve just that! This role will collaborate with diverse groups, identify community needs, implement programs that enhance areas such as social, economic, and environmental well-being. Reporting to the Manager of Recreation, the Community Development Facilitator is responsible for collaborating with and supporting capacity in partnering and building up neighborhoods, schools, communities of interest (interest groups), private enterprises, and nonprofit organizations to identify and plan projects to achieve safer, healthier, and a more prosperous community. Your skills in community engagement and project management will be instrumental in driving initiatives that create lasting impacts and achieve our goals.