Projects and Initiatives Coordinator

Recruitment Details

Projects and Initiatives Coordinator

Department: Office of the CAO

Designated Work Location: 7th Floor - 295 Main Street ; Hybrid with designated work location

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary: $77,751.230 -$101,793.273 annually, W.A.P.S.O. Grade 3

Employee Group: W.A.P.S.O.

Posting No.: 127210

Closing Date: August 5, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, consideration will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Job Profile

Under the general direction of the Community Development Senior Coordinator, the Projects and Initiatives Coordinator is responsible for supporting the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of community and social development strategies, policies, and initiatives.

On behalf of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), this position supports the Senior Coordinator in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Council policies and directives which may be related to the City's Encampment Policy and Protocol, poverty reduction, newcomer welcoming and inclusion initiatives, homelessness, crime prevention, community safety, Indigenous community development; reconciliation; equity and diversity endeavors; and may be directed to support the development of related policies on behalf of the Public Service for Council consideration.

Under the direction of the Senior Coordinator, the Coordinator works collaboratively with other departments, senior levels of government, public agencies, community-based organizations, and the broader community to identify community and social development needs, as well as priority areas for City action to support collective impact. Activities may include inter-departmental coordination; partnership development; community consultation and engagement; research and analysis; framework and policy development; program development and administration; and performance measurement.

This position involves significant outreach, coordination, leadership, and administrative duties. The Coordinator is a community and social development expert, a strong relationship builder, a strategic and innovative thinker, and has excellent verbal and written communication skills. The Coordinator may be directed to participate in various community, civic, and inter-departmental committees to support their work, and the work of the Division, including working directly with the Winnipeg Police Service and the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service.

As The Community Projects And Initiatives Coordinator, You Will

• Supports policy and strategy development and implementation.
• Supports the development of administrative reports, and briefings.
• Relationship building, community development, and public engagement.
• Responding to emerging issues.
  
  

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Undergraduate Degree in Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, Social Work, Community Planning, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of progressive related experience working with communities on collaborative issues, on social inclusion strategies, community development, organizational development, and processes is required.
• Progressive-related experience working with communities on collaborative issues, community development, social issues, organizational development, and processes is required.
• Progressive-related experience completing research and information gathering, synthesizing information as required, and developing reports and briefing is required.
• A minimum of 3 (three) years of diverse and progressively more responsible experience in Community Development, Social Services, or Social Support service delivery systems in a leadership capacity.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in the area of community and social development with a specific focus on high-risk and targeted populations.
• Demonstrated experience and ability in report writing and policy development.
• Demonstrated experience and ability in relationship building.
• Demonstrated experience and ability in project management.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts, and the public.
• Demonstrated leadership, administration, organization, analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to coordinate, manage projects, and/or facilitate the activities of a team and community members.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including communication (both oral and written), facilitation, and collaboration.
• Demonstrated experience in initiating, participating, and evaluating research.
• Facilitation, community workshop skills, demonstrated ability to lead and chair meetings
• Comprehensive understanding of the City's political and administrative structure and its strategic goals and policies
• Ability to work in a political and public management environment with all levels of government and the private sector. Ability to function independently and analyze issues expeditiously, making accurate and thorough recommendations.
• A sound knowledge of information, human resource and budget systems.
• A sound knowledge of City of Winnipeg by-laws, policies, reports, directives and regulations.
• A commitment to anti-oppressive, de-colonial and anti-racist principles and practices.
• Lived experience as a person from a First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Racialized, or Black community is an asset.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment servicehttps://canalliance.org/en/ at application.
  
  

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.
• Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain a Police Information Check, please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police.
  
  

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Cover Letter
  
  

Applications Submitted Without REQUIRED Documentation Will Not Be Considered.

• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
  
  

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .

Position Reports To: Community Development Senior Coordinator

• *In accordance with Article 4, an employee who enters the bargaining unit on or after the date of ratification [October 29, 2020] shall be placed on Schedule A-2.
  
  

Employees of the bargaining unit who are on Schedule A-2 at the time of ratification will continue to be paid in accordance with Schedule A-2. Employees of the bargaining unit who are on Schedule A-1 at the time of ratification will continue to be paid in accordance with Schedule A-1 until they are the successful applicant to a position at a higher Administrative Salary Level (Grade) or they (or the Association on their behalf) initiate a successful reclassification to a higher Administrative Salary Level (Grade) in which case they will be placed on Schedule A-2 and subsequently follow article 25-2 (Position Evaluation - Treatment of Incumbents).

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.