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CONTRACT FOR SERVICE SUMMARY
The Welcoming Communities Coalition (WCC) is a regional community development initiative coordinated through the Immigrant Welcome Centre. Our goal is to create more welcoming and inclusive communities in our region. The Coalition seeks to collaborate with, strengthen and work together with local residents, community agencies, initiatives, organizations, businesses and government agencies in the region.
The Welcoming Communities Coalition currently operates in Campbell River and Courtenay, and will be expanding its activities into our North Island communities in 2023. We are currently in the planning and development phase of this expansion.
Immigrant Welcome Centre is seeking a results-driven, motivated research professional who is passionate about driving community development and creating welcoming and inclusive communities. Working in collaboration with the Community Engagement Manager and Welcoming Communities Coordinator who are in Campbell River, the North Island Development Contractor will support our organization as a business partner. They will identify potential community partners and contacts in the North Island and help us plan for expansion by researching, analysing and reporting on previous initiatives in the communities as well as identifying potential needs and gaps, opportunities and barriers.
Please see WCC North Island Development Contract Description for further details.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required
•Previous experience in community development
•Proven ability to establish and maintain sound professional relationships
•Minimum 2 years of post secondary training in community development, community research or a related field or equivalent experience
•Well developed critical thinking, analytical skills and attention to detail
•Strong computer skills, particularly word processing
•Professionalism and self-motivation
•Fluency in English – (fluency in other languages a valuable asset).
•Valid BC Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
•A clean vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•Excellent time management and organizational skills
•Experience in contract work