Title: Community Coordinator - Creating Safe Environments and Disaster Risk Reduction

Employee Working Location: In-person (Moose Cree First Nation and James Bay Coastal Communities, ON)

Employment Status: Permanent Full-time

Salary Band: $47, 992- $59, 903 / year

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) - one of the most inspirational not-for-profit organizations on this planet and an awardee on the Forbes list of Canada's Best Employers 2024 - is seeking a Community Coordinator - Creating Safe Environments and Disaster Risk Reduction to join its team.

We are guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. We help people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.

Starting with the hiring process, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

The incumbent will work with the Project Manager, Creating Safe Environments / Disaster Risk Reduction as well as the ON Indigenous Programming Team members. The Community Coordinator is accountable for supporting the effective coordinating and organizing of activities related to Creating Safe Environments and Disaster Risk Reduction. The Canadian Red Cross in partnership with Indigenous Communities will work together to better understand what the community needs are related to wellness and safety rooted in Indigenous cultures and practices.

In this role, you will :

• Facilitate Community mobilization while following cultural protocols, traditions and practices to support the Community and strengthen approaches to wellness and safety in the areas of violence prevention and disaster risk reduction.
• Provide technical and cultural support to Canadian Red Cross Team, ensuring engagement with MCFN and other Communities along the James Bay Coast is aligned to commitments within the Canadian Red Cross Indigenous Peoples Framework and Community Engagement Strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with members of Communities and Canadian Red Cross to support achievement of project objectives in ways that promote local leadership action and capacity.
• Organize community-based activities such as focus group discussions, sharing circles and training sessions as identified by Communities.
• Communicate information regarding project and organizational challenges.
• Contribute to the timely completion of administrative processes and project management tasks relevant to the communications objectives of this project.

What we are looking for :

• An individual who is known, respected and who role models a healthy lifestyle in the Community and who is rooted in Traditional Cultural Practices.
• A strong understanding of cultural and communications protocols.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of gender equality, diversity and inclusion as well as child protection.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to build key relationships and mobilize community members.
• Ability to identify strengths within community and utilize those strengths to support the project goals.
• Ability to apply cultural teachings and practices within the project.
• Possess computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Considered an asset :
  • Ability to speak Cree.
  • Understanding of strengths, challenges and safety risks within Communities.
  • Post-secondary education.

Working Conditions :

• The majority of the work will be performed in a clean and comfortable environment, however travel throughout the assigned geography will be required.
• May include moderate to long hours sitting and using computers and office equipment.
• May be required to light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time up to 18 kg.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours.
• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible - those who apply after the selection process has started may be held for a second review if needed OR reviewed for alternative roles. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank you in advance.

If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us as soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The official languages recognized within the Canadian Red Cross are English and French however demonstrated skills and ability to communicate in an or multiple Indigenous language(s) or ability to communicate and adapt within Indigenous protocol is highly desirable.

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Salary Band:
$47 992-$59 903