Community Assistant Jobs in Toronto, ON (NOW HIRING)

Please Note: An Eligibility List will be created from this competition and will be in effect for up to six (6) months for any future Temporary and/or Permanent Community Revitalization Assistant positions that may become available.

What we offer

In addition to competitive wages and a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we offer a comprehensive benefit package that meets the various needs of our diverse employees. Including,

• Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities;
• Three weeks paid annual vacation days, increasing with years of service;
• Four (4) paid personal days;
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Health and dental benefits;
• Employee and family assistance plan;
• Maternity and parental Leave top up (93% of base salary);
• Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year;
• Fitness membership discount;

This job offers the opportunity to work from home as part of a hybrid work arrangement. This arrangement will allow you to work some days at a TCHC work location and the rest of the time from home. The amount of time required to work at a TCHC work location is flexible, while considering operational and service delivery requirements.

Make a difference

Are you passionate about nurturing vibrant communities by coordinating programs, services and partnerships aimed at community and resident needs and assets?

Do you want to use your community engagement and development skills to support resident access to quality homes in revitalization and renewal communities? If this sounds like your ideal career, then Toronto Community Housing is the place for you!

We are searching for an innovative community development professional who will support and coordinate processes leading to strong neighborhoods where every tenant is connected to opportunities to succeed.

The Community Revitalization Assistant will work as part of the Revitalization team to plan and implement community development activities which support the Engagement, Community Economic and Social Development goals of the project.

What you'll do

Community Engagement and Development

• Support the implementation of strategies and work plans to enable residents and a range of internal and external stakeholder participation in the planning, implementation and evaluation of revitalization and renewal projects
• Support and coordinate public consultations: community meetings, surveys, focus groups, individual interviews, outreach, lobby and street intercepts
• Utilize communication tactics to advance outreach in the community including key messages, newsletters, flyers, and social media to maximize participation in engagement initiatives
• Support implementation of initiatives to advance local employment strategies and link residents to existing and future economic development activities including training, employment, and educational opportunities
• Coordinate processes that develop, implement, and evaluate community engagement strategies that advance the engagement, social development and economic development goals of the project

Supporting Partners or Partnership Development

• Participate on agency and organization network tables to advance project goals such as employment and training, education, social cohesion, neighborhood integration and service delivery which meet community needs
• Identify and advocate for engagement and program needs, including youth engagement strategies and activities
• Support linkages with local employment partners such as agencies, local business and industrial associations, the private sector, key TCHC departments, and social enterprise organizations to provide a variety of economic opportunities for youth and under/ unemployed residents in TCHC communities

Administrative and Other Duties as Assigned

• Assist project staff to provide day to day support for local animation teams, front line workers, and interns
• Maintain documentation such as resident contact lists, sign in sheets, and data bases as required
• Assist with the drafting of briefing notes, grant proposals, and project status updates
• Other duties as assigned

What you'll need

• 1-3 years of community development experience working in affordable housing communities
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and/or academic background working in a community based setting; experience in Toronto Community Housing communities is an asset
• Demonstrated experience with community engagement and community development activities
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• Proven experience developing and delivering presentations to various audiences
• A broad range of community outreach experience
• Experience in organizing, promoting and facilitating special events
• Experience working with culturally diverse individuals
• Demonstrated experience using MS Office Applications (powerpoint, excel, publisher, word)
• Ability to support the implementation of community development and community engagement initiatives
• Experience participating in the initiation and coordination of projects and programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to foster positive working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders including residents, community agencies, civic groups, city departments and TCHC staff
• Ability to work as participating member within an integrated team
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision and set work priorities as appropriate
• Ability to work flexible and varied hours (some evenings and weekends is required) throughout the year

What's next

Once you apply, we'll review your resume and contact you if your skills and experience match the qualifications for the role. If you are selected to move forward, the process will include one or more interviews and/or assessments and reference checks.

Candidates for unionized positions must score a minimum of 70% to pass any interview or assessment and be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be determined based on score and where applicable, union seniority. Not all candidates who score 70% or higher will automatically proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process as this will be dependent on the number of candidates and number of available roles.

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