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JOB POSTING
JOB ID #: 21729
Projecvt Manager, Community Strategies
Healthy & Safe Communities Department
Children's & Communtiy Services Division
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Temporary
UNION/NON-UNION: Non Union Mgmt Professional
HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
STATUS/LENGTH: Temporary, 24 Months
Job Description ID #: A14566
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, Community Strategies the Project Manager, Community Strategies is responsible for developing and coordinating a broad range of activities that support the Community Strategies team. The aim of these plans is to ensure the coordination of a broad range of activities and services related to planning, development and management of human services in the City of Hamilton.. Key job priorities include, completing and implementing annual work plans, leading related policy and program development and maintaining an ongoing relationship with community and government partners.
GENERAL DUTIES
Lead a variety of projects using a best practices approach to ensure that decisions are evidence based and utilize research results and outcomes.
Support the implementation of various Community Strategies, in consultation with other professionals and community partners.
Promote systems integration and collaboration by participating on various committees and work clusters.
Lead the development of goals, objectives strategies, and annual workplans in alignment with key deliverables and ensure implementation of project goals. Responsible for identification of priority stakeholders, identification, and application of appropriate change management strategies. Report regularly on the status of projects, and milestone achievement.
Develop and monitor service agreements, providing support to community partners with meeting program objectives including training, capacity building and monitoring and evaluation of the program.
Prepare reporting requirements to various funding bodies to ensure continued programming and support.
Prepare oral and written presentations to management, Council, community partners, Provincial and Federal Ministries.
Develop communications to support the Community Strategies and associated projects and initiatives including council reports, communication updates, and website updates.
Establish and support an annual initiative that brings community achievements and opportunities into strategic focus, in collaboration with key community partners and stakeholders.
Plan project evaluation in consultation with appropriate staff and implement project evaluation plans. Evaluate project success and make recommendations for process improvement.
Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the normal functions of the job.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Post-secondary education in social sciences, public policy, human services, or a related discipline with an equivalent combination of education and work experience in government, non-profit, private or community service agencies.
2. Previous demonstrated working experience as a project manager in a unionized public or private sector organization.
3. Experience in project management, policy analysis and program development, including proven research and program evaluation skills.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
5. Demonstrated experience working with diverse stakeholders, including not-for-profit social organizations, community groups, businesses, education, health, and others.
6. Demonstrated political acuity, diplomacy and ability to maintain confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to work with elected and senior government officials.
7. Proven organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work with tight deadlines and competing priorities.
8. Demonstrated ability to lead others to excel in an environment that fosters innovative approaches to problem-resolution.
9. Must possess thorough knowledge of the current suite of Microsoft productivity tools, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Project.
Disclaimer:
Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.
Terms:
The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.
We invite you to visit the departmental webpage to obtain further information on the culture and business of this department.
The incumbent shall comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Practices for this position and the workplace.
It is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure that their application reaches Human Resources by the closing date or they may not be considered. It is also the responsibility of applicants to supply qualifications, licences and related experience relevant to the qualifications outlined above for this competition as directed. On the basis of the criteria set out above, this posting is open to all applicants
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