Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator - Recreation Officer II

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on Edmonton's neighbourhoods? The City of Edmonton is seeking a dynamic and community-focused individual to join the Neighbourhood Service team as a Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator.

Neighbourhood Services delivers the City's Community Capacity Building Service, bringing the City Plan's values and outcomes to life. We specialize in community development, building social and human capital, and assisting communities in collaborating to create excellent places to live in our neighbourhoods. Our mission is to enable people to build and belong to communities that matter.

This pivotal role strengthens social capital by building capacity across our diverse network of neighbourhoods and districts. If you are an experienced community developer passionate about enhancing neighbourhood livability, we encourage you to apply and help us build a stronger, more connected Edmonton.

What will you do?

• Facilitate community groups to identify and meet their parkland development needs through strategy development and partnerships.
• Coordinate projects and provide capacity support for community-led infrastructure development.
• Be central to community development by convening, connecting, leveraging, and brokering resources to build social capital.
• Monitor and address emerging opportunities and issues for assigned neighbourhoods, leading asset-based community development, capacity support, and serving as a neighbourhood content expert.
• Link groups with City departments and services, assist residents in contributing to a shared neighbourhood vision, and support community-led projects.
• Use diverse engagement methods to ensure fairness, gather opinions from various groups, and create opportunities for all residents to actively participate in community life.
• Facilitate strategic planning initiatives that empower citizen-led projects and address local needs.
• Nurture collaborations between community organizations, City departments, and other interested parties to achieve mutually agreed-upon outcomes.
• Offer guidance on grant programs, funding opportunities, and program support for community ideas, projects, and initiatives.
• Identify and interpret City resources, including policies and bylaws.
• Continuously analyze and respond to arising community challenges and opportunities.
• Pinpoint community needs, capacities, and assets to support local leadership development.
• Research, pilot, and implement innovative strategies to create streamlined and high-quality services.
• Connect residents, community groups, and City Administration to address local opportunities and issues, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Play a vital role in stewarding parkland and public spaces through neighbourhood event licensing and community-led construction programs, promoting social connection and enhancing the overall well-being of our communities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.