Community Consultant

Job Summary
Under supervision of the Neighbourhood Services Manager, Community Development, this position coordinates, facilitates, and directs program delivery opportunities provided by the Department or in cooperation with external agencies and encourages the development of individuals, volunteer community organizations, and the development and delivery of sport, culture and recreation programs at the neighbourhood level that meet the needs of residents including diverse and underrepresented community groups.

Duties & Responsibilities
Provides advice, direction, and assistance, through consultative services, to community associations, diverse community organizations and equity groups pertaining to planning, delivering, and evaluating programs aimed at improving community wellbeing.  
Supervises, supports, develops and assists with the evaluation of staff. Provides ongoing performance management support and assists with the development of performance expectations.  
Administers and monitors assigned community association grants and works to ensure that funding allocations are aligned with community identified needs and in keeping with established criteria.
Represents the Department at the neighbourhood, suburban, and city-wide levels, and to other departments and outside agencies, with respect to the implementation and interpretation of applicable policies and procedures.  
Engages with and facilitates the participation of residents and users to ensure the parks and facility infrastructure is developed to support diverse and equitable recreation needs at the neighbourhood and suburban level.
Negotiates partnerships, leases and co-sponsorships, with the public and other agencies, for approval by supervisor, to maximize use and provide a wide variety of choice of sport, culture and recreation activities and reduce systemic barriers to participation.