The Pop-Up Community Garden (PUG) program helps to increase Edmontonians’ access to fresh food while providing opportunities for outdoor recreation, community involvement and wellness. This position will implement, plan and deliver the program which places temporary raised garden beds in communities across the city. The Program Coordinator - Gardens will also provide assistance to the Program Lead on projects and initiatives as they relate to community gardening as required.

We are looking for a candidate who excels at building and fostering community connections. As part of this role, you will be instrumental in developing and strengthening relationships with our community leagues, supporting them throughout their PUG experience, and ensuring they feel connected and supported within our community.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Support program planning, including the coordination of stakeholder input on guidelines and operational resourcing
• Coordinate the procurement of supplies and monitor the program budget
• Implement programs and initiatives based on work plans
• Provide support to successful applicants throughout the season
• Prepare and distribute marketing and communications resources according to the Communications and Engagement Plan
• Support the development and delivery of information-sharing and educational opportunities, including presentations, workshops and training
• Research and develop content for educational programs, websites, social media and promotional materials
• Respond to customer and stakeholder inquiries
• Creates maps and other geospatial resources using Google Maps
• Support the celebration of beautification and gardening efforts in the city
• Supervise seasonal staff, delegate work and monitor task completion
• Provide input on program development, strategic planning and policy development as needed
• Manage databases and analyze key performance indicators
• Provide status reports on program deliverables and activities
• Support new projects, initiatives and team events as required

• Degree/Diploma Forestry, Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany, Biological Sciences, Recreation, Education or a related field with training in Program Development.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Program Delivery
• Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory role, including coaching, scheduling, recruitment and training of staff
• Valid First Aid and CPR Level C required
• Considerable experience and knowledge of the delivery of programming
• Ability to provide leadership to staff and volunteers
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders, supervisors, co-workers and the public
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently effectively with little or no supervision
• Must have the ability to work a variety of shifts which may include evenings and weekends
• Ability to deal effectively with potentially stressful situations
• Ability to work both in an office and outdoor environment in variable working conditions
• Strong knowledge of native plants and is confident with identifying trees and shrubs is considered an asset
• Excellent communication and customer services skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational skills to track and record program data information
• Computer proficiency including experience with Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets)
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95.

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.ca

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Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Evenings and weekends may be required.

Salary Range: $26.580 - $33.357 (Hourly) $55,499.040 - $69,649.420 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: KE/RA