Community Project Advisor

Job description

The Community Project Advisor must:

Advise and support communities in the development, implementation and monitoring of concerted action projects aimed at the fight against poverty and social exclusion.

Act as a liaison between local settings and regional organizations and support the development of strategic partnerships.

Act as a resource person in social development for the communities as well as for the organization by making their expertise available to all.

Promote the First Nations component of the Fonds québécois d’initiatives sociales (FQIS) in order to mobilize the communities.

Develop and maintain a network of contacts with First Nations and Quebec organizations and partners, identify potential collaborative linkages between different players and organize networking meetings.

Establish and consolidate, with local and regional resources, links in terms of information and expertise that could benefit the communities.

Contribute to the action plans of local groups by providing information on the directions, frameworks and tools developed in a joint fashion by the partners concerned and the FNQLHSSC.

Support communities in drafting projects, action plans and other documents that are essential to project implementation (e.g., awareness raising and management tools, etc.).

Support the communities in the implementation of the different phases of their projects.

Respond to ad hoc requests for help by offering support and advice to assist community workers.

Collaborate in identifying the training needs of community workers and make recommendations in this area.

Support the development of skills in their area of expertise among the communities.

Liaise with other projects carried out by the FNQLHSSC in order to maximize the actions and effects of the projects.

Participate in meetings, committees and round tables with various partners related to their field.

Write the reports, meeting summaries and necessary official documents for which they are responsible.

Represent the organization at regional and national meetings in their field in order to promote and support the interests of the First Nations in Quebec and Labrador.

Required experience and qualifications

Prerequisites and hiring conditions

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to social sciences or administration.

Three years of job-related experience.

Experience in community mobilization.

Knowledge of the networks related to the field of social development.

Written and spoken French and English at an advanced level.

Knowledge and understanding of First Nations cultures.

Knowledge of the social development programs offered to First Nations.

Knowledge of Microsoft 365.

Available to travel and work according to a flexible schedule when required.

A valid driver’s license.

Desired profile

Autonomy.

Good ability to identify and manage priorities.

Ability to analyze, summarize, write and popularize.

Strong relational skills.

Good ability to influence and rally around ideas and projects.

Capacity for adaptation.

Good communicator and comfortable with group facilitation.

A good communicator, both written and spoken.

Proactive.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Salary

The gross annual salary is between $54,454.40 and $67,067.00 and varies according to the candidate’s experience.

Start date

As soon as possible.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION!

Send your curriculum vitae along with a cover letter to the human resources department by mail or email to:

First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission

250 Place Chef-Michel-Laveau, Suite 102

Wendake, Quebec G0A 4V0

Email: rh@cssspnql.com

* Only selected candidates will be contacted.

The FNQLHSSC prioritizes applications from the First Nations and Inuit.

Job posting period

Until 2023-07-26 at 20:28