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Project Coordinator

Home Base YK
Published
Mar 22, 2023
Location
Yellowknife, NT
Category
Job Type
Salary
  • $32.00 per hour

Description

Program : Communities Building Youth Futures Yellowknife (CBYF YK) Project Position Type/length of position : Full-Time / 12 months (April 1st 2023 - March 31st 2024) Role Title : Project Coordinator Hours of Work : 30-40hrs/week Reports To :  Executive Director Hourly or Salary : $32/hour Location : Yellowknife, NT Pay Period : Bi-weekly

Role Summary The CBYF YK Project Coordinator will work closely with another CBYF YK Project Coordinator and will be responsible for the coordination and facilitation of CBYF YK project activities and initiatives and performing administrative work to support the implementation of the project in the community.

The Project Coordinator must possess a comprehensive understanding of the CBYF project’s vision and goals. Any experience with working and engaging with youth, specifically youth facing multiple challenges and barriers to success, is an asset. The applicant will require a combination of administrative, leadership, organizational, planning and interpersonal skills for effective coordination of CBYF project initiatives/activities.

Eligibility: ● Reside in the Yellowknife, Dettah or Ndilǫ areas for the duration of the employment period. ● Interested applicants from outside the immediate Yellowknife areas must either relocate to Yellowknife or have reliable transportation to make the daily commute. ○ This is not a remote position. ● Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and legally entitled to work in Canada. ○ Proof of Visa will be required ● The applicant must be able to ○ Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends ○ Commit to a minimum of 30 and to a maximum of 40 hours per week ● Must be comfortable working in an office and community setting both independently and as a member of a team or group. ● Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector check), if over the age of eighteen (18).

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities and Duties: ● The main point of contact with Tamarack Institute. ● Assist andinitiatives. ● Support the CBYF YK Backbone Team in managing the CBYF YK budget. ● Complete project reports. ● Attend and participate in relevant Tamarack meetings, workshops and webinars. ● Attend and participate in relevant CBYF YK meetings/gatherings. ● Assist with the facilitation of leadership table meetings and action group meetings. ● Coordinate and facilitate community partnerships and collaborations to support community initiatives/activities. ● Provide support to Community Innovation Fund project leads. ● Send out communications (e.g. email, phone calls, quote inquiries). ● Assist and support with community engagement and outreach activities. ● Organize and gather relevant data to inform CBYF YK projects/Assist other CBYF. Backbone team members as needed. ● Support with the evaluation of the CBYF YK project. ● Delegate work/tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Position Skills & Competencies: ● Demonstrate organizational and time management skills. ● Demonstrate effective conflict resolution skills. ● Demonstrate reflective practice and critical thinking skills. ● Actively supporting the mission, vision and goals of the CBYF Project. ● Willingness to comply with regulatory and professional expectations. ● Demonstrate an ability to facilitate meetings. ● Demonstrate note taking abilities. ● Familiarity and ease working with Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications. ● Familiarity and ease working with social media platforms. ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ● Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity. ● Willingness to learn new skills and gain new knowledge. ● Experience with project management. ● Experience working with underrepresented youth and youth facing multiple barriers. ● Experience in community engagement and outreach. ● Demonstrates ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

 

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