Supervisor, Community Development (Contract) (Region of Peel)


Human Services- Community Partnerships
Contract Duration - 13 Months

The role

The Supervisor of Community Development is responsible for the management, coordination and implementation of the Region of Peel Community Investments Program that provides funding investments to support a strong and sustainable Peel not-for-profit sector that meets the needs of residents and advances community impact.

What you will do

  • Develop and manage the Region of Peel's Community Investment Program and budget allocation of $6.9 million
  • Operate and manage a comprehensive Community Investment Framework that provides greater alignment to Human Services and Regional Strategic Plans with a focus on vulnerable/marginalized populations in Peel
  • Work collaboratively and in partnership with other Human Service Divisions, other Regional Departments and various Community Partners and Stakeholders
  • Lead a team of specialists to implement regional funding streams and support community partners and agencies in capacity building while leveraging opportunities to influence greater investment (funding) in the Peel not for profit sector.4
  • Support the planning and resourcing of various engagement activities on behalf of the Human Services department across the region (ie. Peel Funders Consortium)
  • Work alongside senior management staff within the Department and across departments to support the sharing of information, engagement process and departmental planning
  • Share information with clients, communities and constituents about Regional programs and services in addition to the gathering of information, trends, issues, gaps and statistics for inclusion in the development of Human Service planning and program design
  • Support the planning and development of a community investment plan which supports building partnerships across system tables to support and elevate the priorities of the Region in partnership with stakeholders
  • Negotiation with key stakeholders and partners in program delivery and ensure positive stakeholder and partner relationships
  • Complete Project planning and execution to support program development
  • Conduct research to support the design, implementation and evaluation of programs from an evidence informed perspective with consideration of best practices and relevant literature
  • Develop coalitions, partnerships, or collaborative relationships with internal and external partners in order to achieve major program objectives.
  • Able to motivate and influence others in order to meet project, program or event objectives
  • Supervise the development of communications materials for project roll-outs
  • Develop requests for funding as required
  • Develop and participate in presentations to Regional Council and senior management
  • Measure, monitor and report regularly on project and program status. Recommend project and program enhancements, costing, and efficiencies
  • Research, develop and recommend measures to evaluate the success of Community Development initiatives

What we require:

  • Degree or diploma in a social or community related discipline with at least 5 years of work related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Requires in depth working knowledge of Community Development principles and familiar with frameworks such as results based accountability and collective impact as methods to measure population level change
  • 3 years of supervisory experience, or experience directly related to the oversight of staff, volunteers, etc.
  • Extensive skills in negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building
  • Experience with project management, leadership, and coordinating community activities
  • Working knowledge of change management; training on ADKAR principles and the application of these is preferred
  • Ability to work at a high level with senior management staff from Police, Region, local municipalities, Boards of Education, Executive Directors etc
  • Demonstrate team leadership and participation skills, involving both government and community stakeholders
  • Well-developed communication skills both oral and written
  • Ability to develop an evaluation framework inclusive of outcomes, strategies and indicators
  • Ability to evaluate and analyze data, making recommendations and improvement suggestions

Location: Due to Covid-19, some of our offices are working at limited capacity to protect the health and safety of our employees, clients and community. As such, this position will be required to work remotely for an undetermined period. Once working onsite, you will report to 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, ON

We are committed to supporting community recovery from COVID-19. This plan will follow a phased approach that is guided by Public Health and Ontario's Framework for reopening. Get details

Hours: 35 Hours per week; Monday-Friday

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply online by January 24, 2021.