Community Liaison Officer

Description

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

Requirements

• 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

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance