Reporting to the Administrative Coordinator, the successful applicant is responsible for coordinating existing and established poverty reduction related projects/initiatives as well as providing assistance in the development and implementation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy and other related initiatives in collaboration with civic departments, other levels of government, community partners and the community at large.

The successful applicant will require working knowledge of issues related to poverty, homelessness and poverty reduction in Winnipeg, a demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with community based organizations working on poverty issues, people with lived experience of poverty and homelessness, indigenous and newcomer community leaders and groups and an ability to demonstrate time management, facilitation skills, cultural competency, problem solving, conflict resolution, communications skills and prioritizing multiple projects.

This position will provide support in the design, implementation, measurement and evaluation of poverty reduction related projects and initiatives. The successful applicant will utilize a project management approach to assigned community development projects and poverty reduction initiatives and be responsible for monitoring project timelines, work plan progress and ensuring on-going community engagement. The successful applicant will also identify project challenges, research potential solutions and make recommendations to the Administrative Coordinator.

The successful applicant will provide guidance from a poverty reduction lens to assist in identifying and supporting the development of partnerships with other levels of government, engaging and retaining the participation of other civic departments and obtaining the buy-in and support of community based organizations who work with people living in poverty and the community at large to ensure that projects are meeting the needs and priorities of those experiencing poverty or homelessness. This position will coordinate inter-departmental working groups to support the successful implementation of projects and initiatives.

This position is responsible for assembling and submitting project data to inform overall project communications such as reports and presentations, including outcomes, outputs, successes, challenges and recommendations to ensure that required information is being communicated to key stakeholders involved in the various projects.

As the Special Projects and Initiatives – Poverty Reduction you will:

• Complete project work plan, implement and evaluate approved poverty reduction specific projects in collaboration with civic departments, other levels of government and community partners.
• Provide strategic planning support, recommending changes and enhancement of policies and processes to decrease barriers and increase access to people living in poverty and to ensure successful project implementation.
• Develop and maintain key partnerships with community, other levels of government and key stakeholders.
• Identify and recommend performance metrics to track, monitor and evaluate projects.
• Participate and provide support in the maintenance of budgets.
• Develop and implement various reports and presentations that encompass project progress, outcomes and success stories.

Your education and qualifications include:

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector) Satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidates(s), at their expense. To obtain a Police Information Check please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police.
• Must be able to travel throughout the City to attend off site meetings while on City business, as required.

CORE COMPETENCIES: FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WINNIPEG:

• Citizen & Customer Focus
• Respecting Diversity
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity and Trust
• Results Oriented