Our City, Our Future

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

Support the development of an evaluation framework and data collection strategy to track and monitor the Healthy City Strategy with a focus on root causes of crime. Research and identify evidence-based best practices and models of community development, including crime prevention initiatives and strategies that may be applicable to the local context. Support the development of a crime and violence prevention strategy for St. John’s with a focus on addressing the social determinants of crime.

Accountabilities

• Undertake research and analysis incorporating primary and secondary research related to violence prevention / crime prevention including best practices and models that may be applicable to the local context
• Compile and analyze local data and assist in community-wide gaps analysis.
• Work with the Project Coordinator to identify partners in government, academia, community, business, neighbourhood associations, etc. to identify gaps and opportunities as they pertain to crime and violence prevention in St. John’s.
• Prepare an evaluative report of research conducted to make evidence-based recommendations on initiatives and strategies addressing the social determinants of crime that are applicable to St. John’s.
• Support the work of the Project Coordinator including development of a 3-year crime and violence prevention strategy and implementation plan, evaluation framework and data collection system, public awareness campaign and sustainability planning.

Description disclaimer

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

Working Conditions

• Office environment that is centered within a working team.
• Engagement sessions with various stakeholders
• Dealing with members of the public at times.

Physical Requirements

• Read and sit for an extended period.
• May be required to sit, stand, or walk occasionally for an extended period of time
• Normal physical effort is required day to day for movement around the workplace and other sites
• Lifting and handling of equipment is required.
• This position requires regular and accurate use of hand eye coordination
• Must have finger dexterity/grasping ability to operate issued equipment/devices, or a computer.

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday
9:00 - 4:30 (33.75 hours per week/some evenings and weekends)

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the
employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.