Region of Peel

Community Partnerships Specialist

Region of Peel

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Brampton • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$92,153 - CA$115,189 per year

About the role

  • You will be responsible to collect, analyze, and contextualize community-level data and information related to Community Investment Funding and provide expert advice and recommendations to our external and internal partners to influence funding, strategic plans, policies, long-term goals, and Regional priorities.
  • You will also develop tools and resources that will strengthen the non-profit sector’s ability to be innovative in local service delivery planning to ensure Peel residents have access to Community Investment funding that meets increased demand and ensure access for those most vulnerable.
  • Provides expert guidance, support, and implementation of the Community Investment Program Funding administration through GovGrants online granting portal.
  • Supports the implementation and evaluation of the Community Investment fund – Food Security Fund, B3 Fund & Core Fund.
  • Work collaboratively with the Community Partnerships, Community Engagement Team and other internal Human Services stakeholders.
  • Prepares complex and specialised documentation, reports and statistical analysis relating to the Community Development Unit, Community Investment Program, and related Divisional programs.
  • Gathers and analyzes program outcomes and associated performance measures, as well as information trends, issues, gaps and statistics for planning and reporting purposes.
  • Monitors and evaluates programs and services to assess their impact and to ensure program effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Collaborates with and provides subject matter expertise on projects with internal and external partners; participates in working groups and committees; and liaises with other service managers, community stakeholders and provincial/federal partners as required.
  • Supports the regular evaluation of other funding programs to ensure Peel’s program maintains and supports the broader Peel funding strategy.
  • Leads the development of new tools, measures and enhancements in order to evaluate the success of community programs.
  • Collects, analyzes and evaluates data and its impacts on the Human Services needs in Peel and develops relevant recommendations for improvements.
  • Builds and maintains collaborative and strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provides expert interpretation of legislation and government programs relevant to Divisional programs.
  • Prepares and delivers presentations to various groups both internal and external to Peel.
  • Guides the coordination of learning events which requires collaborating or obtaining consensus with a variety of internal and external resources.

Requirements

  • A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).
  • Post-secondary education in Human Services or a related field, combined with a minimum of five years work experience in the human services or policy fields
  • Strong understanding and knowledge of the non-profit sector, human services programs, planning, municipal government, provincial government, and community resources and services
  • Requires in depth working knowledge of Community Development methodology, food security and poverty reduction
  • Demonstrated research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize data from a variety of sources in order to develop evidence-informed program and project recommendations
  • Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a context of competing demands and ensure deadlines are met and objectives advanced
  • Strong business writing skills with demonstrated ability and experience authoring reports, business cases, and information briefs
  • Extensive communication skills, both verbal and written, and a proven ability to present to various audiences, both internal and external to Peel
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective liaison with various levels of staff, the public and community agencies in a sensitive and effective manner
  • Extensive knowledge of multiple computer applications, including but not limited to MS Office, Visio & MS Project, Sales Force, GovGrants.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health
  • Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
  • Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis up to 3 weeks per annum
  • 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
  • Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
  • Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
  • Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
  • Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
data analysisstatistical analysisprogram evaluationcommunity development methodologyevidence-informed recommendationsreport writingbusiness case developmentproject managementgrant administrationfood security
Soft skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsorganizational skillscollaborationpresentation skillsrelationship buildingprioritizationsensitivityproblem-solving
Certifications
Level 1 Criminal Record Checkpost-secondary education in Human Services