This role is place based and requires the the successful applicant to reside in the Fraser Health Region and be integrated in the communities supported.

JOB PURPOSE:

In service to embracing a Provincial network approach, this department supports all of United Way British Columbia’s Provincial investments which currently include sector strengthening initiatives, life course health promotion work, government relations engagement and collective impact work. The Regional Community Developer will be supervised by the Assistant Director and receive day-to-day operational support from the Senior Regional Community Developer.

The work we do adheres to the following principles: person centered and community driven, prevention oriented, informed by evidence, independence focused, simple and understandable, based on need, a multi-stakeholder/partner approach, integrated with other services, and complementary to other supports, such as families, friends and caregivers.

This department also supports United Way BC’s Government Relations work. This scope includes curating relationships with local, Provincial and Federal governments through dialogue, events and ambassadorial work.

The Regional Community Developer is responsible for the implementation of programs and initiatives and under the Government Relations and Programs work stream within their assigned region. Through an asset-based community development lens, the role serves as a community facilitator to help identify key assets and challenges in community, support programmatic endeavors, and support local health promotion work across the life course.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies and creates avenues for open dialogue in community to understand community aspirations, seeks information from the community, and is engaged in activities to promote community connectedness.
• Uses an asset-based community development framework to maintain relationships of trust and mutual respect with residents and strategic key stakeholders.
• Is consistently present and visible in the community.
• Implements and facilitates a portfolio that supports the Community Based Seniors Services sector/ Healthy Aging programs, Government Relations work, and sector strengthening work within the assigned region.
• Participates in processes that help ensure community social issues within the region are being accurately identified and effectively addressed.
• Promotes opportunities for communities to participate in addressing social issues alongside UWBC.
• Participates in mobilizing the community networks to address community social issues.
• Fosters relationships with residents and key stakeholders
• Assists the Director/Assistant Director with implementation of policy and strategy relating to the department’s core functions.
• Participates in the monitoring and evaluation of departmental goals and objectives.
• Provides staff support and leadership to volunteer committees and events, as required.
• Acts as a resource, providing services and information to other departments in the organization, in particular, Resource Development and Marketing and Communications, to support donor and communication objectives.
• Performs other duties related to the qualifications and requirements of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Population Health, Preventative Health /Health Promotion or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Experience:

• Three years’ experience in engaging communities' community forums, knowledge mobilization and organizational development
• Experience in engaging with different levels of Government
• Experience working with the nonprofit sector required. Experience working with the Community Based Seniors Sector an asset.
• Experience in report and proposal writing is required. Project management experience and experience working with volunteers at various levels throughout the community are an asset.

Skills:

• Demonstrable knowledge and practice of asset-based community development, resident engagement, facilitation and Health Promotion work
• Strong organizational, analytical, reporting and time management skills with the ability to understand and communicate the broader implications of plans and activities.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external interactions, and demonstrated conflict management skills.
• Proven experience in working alongside community volunteers in a supportive partnership. Ability to maintain good working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills; an effective listener and presenter
• Previous experience in successful community engagement projects
• Demonstrated ability to work within a community setting with diverse populations, including community groups, government, professional staff and volunteers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and computer applications
• Ability to work on multiple projects and responsibilities concurrently
• Must be able to relate to corporate and community leaders in a professional manner.
• Attention to detail; excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proven presentation skills
• Ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external interactions.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, be responsive and meet deadlines.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The candidate must reside within the region they are assigned/serving.
• Must have a valid BC Driver's license and access to a vehicle
• Majority of the work will be based in the community (about 90%)
• Flexibility in hours to meet work hours outside normal business hours
• Travel may be required for meetings at UWBC Head Office in Burnaby

CHARACTERISTICS:

For success at UWBC and in this role, certain demonstrable characteristics will be required:

• A commitment to building healthy, caring, and inclusive communities, internally and externally
• Embodying the organization’s core values to be collaborative, compassionate, strategic, responsive, accountable, and inspiring
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and comfortably operate in it
• Drive to succeed as an individual and as a team member