Community Liaison Officer

Description

Reporting to the Social Procurement Lead, the Community Liaison Officer plays a vital role in the implementation of the Social Procurement Management Plan. This position focuses on building meaningful relationships with stakeholders, Indigenous Rightsholders, and community organizations. The officer will serve as a key point of contact, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and ensuring collaboration with schools, social enterprises, and labour representatives to enhance community engagement and workforce development.

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Requirements

Please note: This role will be based out of our office at the Winnipeg North End Sewage Treatment Plant. Local travel to community groups across Manitoba is an expectation of this position. Community events and some meetings may take place during the evenings or on weekends outside of regular working hours.

• Education: Undergraduate degree in a relevant area of study (e.g. Indigenous studies, equity studies, social sciences, business) plus 5 years’ direct experience working with communities and organizations in the Manitoba region. The equivalent combination of education and related professional and community experience will be considered.
• Familiarity with regional, provincial, and federal community outreach programs and funding streams.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, governance systems and history.
• An established community network with , and the ability to build relationships across the project(leadership, construction team, community leaders, and local organizations/education institutions).
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure with multiple deadlines and tasks.
• Empathy and cultural competence to work with diverse populations.
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong interpersonal and public speaking abilities.
• Mobility is essential – must be willing to travel to where Indigenous Communities or community groups are located and work a flexible work schedule.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.

Benefits

The project is committed to creating meaningful employment and training opportunities in skilled trades for Indigenous Peoples and Under-Represented Groups to ensure sustainable economic growth and secure good jobs in Manitoba .

• An opportunity to make a difference in your community and broaden your network
• Offer a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits
• Class 5 drivers’ license with access to a reliable vehicle. Successful candidate will be compensated for vehicle use.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance