Specialist, Community Partnerships

Specialist, Community Partnerships

Human Services – Social Development, Planning and Partnerships

Status: 1 Contract Full Time - up to 24 months 

Salary Range: $92,153 to $115,189 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

The Role: You will be responsible to collect, analyze, and contextualize community-level data and information related to Community Investment Funding and provide expert advice and recommendations to our external and internal partners to influence funding, strategic plans, policies, long-term goals, and Regional priorities.You will also develop tools and resources that will strengthen the non-profit sector’s ability to be innovative in local service delivery planning to ensure Peel residents have access to Community Investment funding that meets increased demand and ensure access for those most vulnerable.

What you will do in this role:

• Provides expert guidance, support, and implementation of the Community Investment Program Funding administration through GovGrants online granting portal.
• Supports the implementation and evaluation of the Community Investment fund – Food Security Fund.
• Work collaboratively with the Community Partnerships, Community Engagement Team and other internal Human Services stakeholders.
• Prepares complex and specialised documentation, reports and statistical analysis relating to the Community Development Unit, Community Investment Program, and related Divisional programs 
• Gathers and analyzes program outcomes and associated performance measures, as well as information trends, issues, gaps and statistics for planning and reporting purposes
• Monitors and evaluates programs and services to assess their impact and to ensure program effectiveness and efficiency 
• Collaborates with and provides subject matter expertise on projects with internal and external partners; participates in working groups and committees; and liaises with other service managers, community stakeholders and provincial/federal partners as required
• Supports the regular evaluation of other funding programs to ensure Peel’s program maintains and supports the broader Peel funding strategy
• Leads the development of new tools, measures and enhancements in order to evaluate the success of community programs
• Collects, analyzes and evaluates data and its impacts on the Human Services needs in Peel and develops relevant recommendations for improvements
• Builds and maintains collaborative and strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Provides expert interpretation of legislation and government programs relevant to Divisional programs
• Prepares and delivers presentations to various groups both internal and external to Peel
• Guides the coordination of learning events which requires collaborating or obtaining consensus with a variety of internal and external resources

What the role requires:

• Post-secondary education in Human Services or a related field, combined with a minimum of five years work experience in the human services or policy fields
• Strong understanding and knowledge of the non-profit sector, human services programs, planning, municipal government, provincial government, and community resources and services
• Requires in depth working knowledge of Community Development methodology, food security and poverty reduction

Skills/Abilities: 

• Demonstrated research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize data from a variety of sources in order to develop evidence-informed program and project recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a context of competing demands and ensure deadlines are met and objectives advanced
• Strong business writing skills with demonstrated ability and experience authoring reports, business cases, and information briefs Extensive communication skills, both verbal and written, and a proven ability to present to various audiences, both internal and external to Peel
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective liaison with various levels of staff, the public and community agencies in a sensitive and effective manner Extensive knowledge of multiple computer applications, including but not limited to MS Office, Visio & MS Project, Sales Force, GovGrants.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Nice to have:  

• Development of equity seeking funding frameworks
• Experience with non-profit funding programs, performance measurement, and evaluation is an asset
• Development of Community co-created modeling and decision making

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health 
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan 
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis  up to 3 weeks per annum 
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance 
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.

Assessment: There will be an Assessment to be completed as part of the recruitment process. All communication will be sent to the email address attached to your application submission.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved. 

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology.

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. 

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.