• Supervise the Town’s Community Development Coordinators in their ongoing responsibilities.


• Identify and implement community development opportunities which enhance preventative social community experiences.


• Represent Edson FCSS at the local, regional, and provincial levels.


• Develop and collect outcomes within the FCSS Provincial framework and priorities.


• Be responsible for the supervision and delivery of:
  
  
  
  • Services to assist the community in identifying social needs and developing responses to meet those needs, and
  
  
  • Coordination of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.
  
  
  
  


• Services to promote, encourage and support volunteer work and boards.


• Services to inform the public of available services, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • inter-agency coordination,
  
  
  • referral services,
  
  
  • community information directories, and
  
  
  • newcomer services.
  
  
  
  


• Organize special events, conferences, workshops, and seminars that enhance the ability of individuals, families, groups and/or the community to become more independent, progressive and confident in meeting their own needs.


• Work in collaboration with other departments and ensure a coordinated approach when carrying out cooperative functions.


• Provide varied service provision options by developing and supporting partnerships and other cooperative relationships.


• Foster community and individual well-being by facilitating the development and sustainability of community-based organizations.


• Provide information and referral to individuals and families regarding programs and services within the Community Development portfolio.


• Administer and manage agreements and contracts to deliver programs, services, and special events.


• Recommend Community Development/FCSS policy changes and/or service level provisions to the Senior Manager of Community Services.


• Assist in setting goals for the Community Development team.


• Coordinate and supervise community events.


• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager of Community Services.

• Supervise employees in their day-to-day responsibilities.


• Foster a team environment which inspires hard work, dedication, collaboration, and excellence.


• Provide regular honest, and constructive feedback.


• Train and support staff to ensure their success and professional growth while delegating sufficient authority to enable independent and creative completion of assignments.


• Familiarize oneself with HR policies and procedures and enforce the same


• Manage attendance and approve vacations and leaves.


• In collaboration with Human Resources and your immediate manager, participate in the hiring, terms of employment, evaluation, discipline, and termination of employees.


• Carry out all Human Resources mandated processes in a timely and consistent manner.


• Confront challenging personal and interpersonal dynamics sensitively and respectfully, responding appropriately to reports of disrespectful conduct.


• Responsibly protect any confidential or sensitive information under the position’s purview.

• Ensure that all health and safety programs and policies are faithfully executed.


• Ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures.


• Ensure all incidents, accidents and near-misses are reported in a timely fashion.


• Help employees identify and eliminate or mitigate hazards on a day-to-day basis.


• Familiarize oneself with Health & Safety policies and procedures and enforce the same.


• Conduct regular safety meetings.


• Participate in audits as required.


• Where necessary, monitor modified work programs in consultation with Health & Safety.


• Model and help construct a positive culture in which Health & Safety are highly prioritized.

• Contribute to annual departmental operating and capital budgets.


• Ensure spending remains within budgetary targets.


• Ensure that all procurement is completed in accordance with the approved budget, the Purchasing Policy, and other legal or policy requirements


• Ensure fiscal responsibility and efficient revenue generation; pursue alternative funding sources (e.g. grants) wherever possible.


• Familiarize oneself with policies and procedures relating to spending and enforce the same.


• Authorize purchases and accounts within assigned limits.

• Communicate and promote programs and services in various media forums.


• Ensure positive and professional engagement with public stakeholders.


• Work with Communications to ensure organizational consistency in communicating to the public.


• Attend and present at Council, Committee, or external agency meetings as required. Ensure reports and recommendations are well researched, accurate, and comprehensive.


• Provide honest and respectful feedback to Town Council and other stakeholders as required.

Requirements:

Employer Contact:

Name: Human Resources Department Email: humanresources@edson.ca

Additional Job Information:

Salary Range: 77500-92500
Posted Date: June 14, 2022
Closing Date: Jul 15, 2022