Position Overview

• The promotion of organizational development (WRHA).
• The facilitation of networking and intersectoral collaboration, and;
• The support and facilitation of public participation initiatives and facilitation of local area development.” (WRHA Community Development and Public Participation Position paper, 2017).

• Participates in local community development activities and select regional activities.
• Works with interagency, intersectoral, and Support Services for Seniors WRHA funded services, Winnipeg Integrated Services and citizen networks in the community area.
• Provides leadership to community area staff working in all program areas incorporating community development principles and processes in their everyday work.
• Links with community development work with other WRHA funded agencies and community groups in the community area.
• Further builds upon the articulation of health as a concept that includes the "capacity of people to adapt to, respond to, or control life’s challenges and changes". Community development considers a population health perspective and engaging community is essential for understanding and addressing the determinants of health and health inequities.

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in community development, community mobilization work.
• Experience in promoting health from a social determinant of health and health equity lens.
• Experience in community mobilization and community building.
• Experience working within a community-based organization with a diverse range of community groups and with vulnerable populations.
• Experience with equity-based models is required.
• Experience in volunteer management an asset.
• Experience in program development, implementation and evaluation an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• BSW, OT, PT, BSc PN, RPN, BN, RN, SLP, RD, or related health/human services degree required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered with professional association as applicable.
• If successful applicant is a Registered Dietitian, must be a graduate of a recognized dietetic internship program accredited by Dietitians of Canada.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong collaboration skills with demonstrated knowledge and experience working with individuals, families, groups, and communities, including community organizing, community building, empowerment models, conflict resolution and facilitation.
• Knowledge of computers including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Access, Excel and others essential.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and team skills is essential.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically access and work in a variety of community environments.
Must own or have suitable access to transportation suitable for performance of duties.