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Project Coordinator

Full-time, term position with the possibility for extension

Closing Date:  April 10 2023

Salary Range: $45 000 – $55 000

The Winnipeg Boldness Project is committed to employment equity. We value celebrate and honour diversity. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. 

The Winnipeg Boldness Project is a social innovation initiative working towards a Bold Goal: Children and families in Point Douglas will experience dramatically improved wellbeing in all aspects of self: physical, emotional, mental, and spir

itual.

-        We listen and respond to the help that families asked for, rather than assuming that professionals know better.

-        We provide support in all areas of need, rather than limiting supports to only one issue.

-        We welcome families where they are at, supporting the strength of natural supports systems rather than focusing on their challenges.

When we work within the Child-Centred Model, we are able to support positive change for children, parents, families, and the community.

As Project Coordinator, you possess the following core competencies:

You also possess strong leadership skills that enable you to motivate others, are organized, sensitive, and have excellent professional judgment.  You lead by example.

As a member of The Winnipeg Boldness Project Team, you will :

Ø  Report directly to the Project Director of The Winnipeg Boldness Project;

Ø  Work collaboratively with other members of your team to ensure that all stakeholders have meaningful experiences that lead them to be confident and passionate ambassadors of The Winnipeg Boldness Project

Ø  Support knowledge gathering and research activities for the project with community engagement and meeting faciliation

Ø  Write and develop a variety of reports and documents

Ø  Develop and implement a work plan surrounding a specific project or goal

Ø  Operate in a values based decision making environment

You possess the following qualifications and/or an equivalent combination of education and related experience including the ability to:

Ø  Respect diverse groups of people and understand the strengths and challenges within marginalized communities

Ø  Maintain a strong knowledge of computers (specifically MacOS) and Microsoft Office Suite;

Ø  Learn and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, changing environment and manage several tasks simultaneously

Ø  Organize information and manage documents

Ø  Demonstrate initiative and work both independently as well as collaboratively with other staff and community members

Ø  Practice exemplary communication skills – especially in written form – and communicate effectively with a variety of audiences

Ø  Adapt to evolving responsibilities and be willing to expand capacity as the job requires

Ø  Skilled in community research, engagement, and writing

Ø  Collaborative and friendly attitude

Ø  Interest and passion for community building and equity 

The following qualifications would be assets to this position, but are not requirements:

Ø  Proficiency in Indigenous ways of knowledge and cultural traditions

Ø  Past experience working in the Non-Profit field

Ø  An understanding or interest in the field of social innovation

Ø  Awareness of community organizations in the Point Douglas community

Ø  Skills related to impact measurement and evaluation

Ø  Awareness of early childhood development principles and research 

Please email cover letter and resume to wpgboldness@winnipegboldness.ca