Community Recreation Coordinator – Recreation Officer II
Job Number: 4137
Classification Title: Recreation Officer II
Posted On: Nov 3, 2009
Closing Date – 11:00pm on: Nov 17, 2009
Number of Openings (up to): 1 – Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Community Building West Section (Community Services Department)
Work Location(s):
Parks and Community Services Building, #110, 11410 – 149 Street (204)
Edmonton, T5M 1W7
Description:
The Neighbourhood and Community Development Branch of the Community Services Department is seeking a Community Recreation Coordinator to provide community, organizational and program development services. Some of the general job functions of the Community Recreation Coordinator are as follows:
* Facilitating community groups in identifying and meeting their recreational, community, and parkland development needs through needs assessment, planning processes, resource development, problem-solving, and partnership development.
* Providing resource information including grant programs.
* Initiating training opportunities in leadership and organizational development.
* Developing community-based year round program plans.
* Communicating information and referral to groups and the general public.
* Presenting public education on identified recreation issues.
* Actively participating in the development of processes, systems and/or programs within the Branch.
Job Requirements:
* University graduation in Recreation Administration or related degree.
* A minimum of five years experience in the field of community recreation with demonstrated competency in community/organizational development, recreation program development and the provision of information/referral.
* Project management and needs assessment experience is an asset.
* Experience working with multi-cultural and high needs groups is an asset.
* Strong analytical and group facilitation skills.
* Grant application and proposal writing skills.
NOTE:
* A security clearance is a condition of employment. The Check must be completed prior to commencement of employment and is the financial responsibility of the candidate.
* Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance.
* Possession of a valid Class 5 Motor Vehicle Operators License.
HOURS OF WORK: 33.75 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program.
SALARY RANGE: 21M, Salary Grade: 025, $31.398 – $39.421 (Hourly), $2,119.37- $2,660.92 (Bi-Weekly), $55,315.43 – $69,449.95 (Annually). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
GENERAL: Civic Service Union 52 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office. The City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity. Those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
The Province of Alberta is a signatory to the federal Agreement on Internal Trade and the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement with British Columbia. The City of Edmonton will accept extra-provincial qualifications which are accepted by Alberta regulatory authorities and legislation in accord with those Agreements. For more information, kindly contact Government of Alberta, Advanced Education and Technology with respect to trade requirements, or the Alberta professional regulatory body responsible for certification.
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT: BB/JZ
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