Coordinator, Community safety
City of Brampton’s Community Services department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Coordinator, Community safety. City of Brampton’s Community Services department is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community. Managing recreational programs and cultural events, it plays a pivotal role in enhancing residents’ quality of life. Through diverse initiatives and community engagement, it contributes to a connected and thriving Brampton. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Brampton
Department: Community Services
Position: Coordinator, Community safety
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $84403.00 – $105504.00 annually
Salary Grade: 5
Employment Type: Temporary/Full time (18-months)
Job Industry: Government and Public Sector
Job Category: Management and Administration
Location: Brampton, ON, Canada
Shift: Evenings and weekends (35 hour workweek)
Job ID: 2024-8224
Posting Number: 105781
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Post-secondary degree emergency management, public safety or equivalent in related field
Experience: Candidates should have 5-7 years related experience
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should possess strong organizational skills and be able to prioritize multiple complex tasks and activities, meeting conflicting priorities and timelines
- The candidates should be collaborative and respectful team members, willing to communicate openly and honestly to achieve divisional goals
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have 1-3 years of supervisory experience, which is considered an asset, demonstrating the ability to guide staff
- The candidates should have practical knowledge of Municipal, Regional, Provincial, and Federal government practices
- The candidates should have the ability to effectively synthesize information, present findings, and provide recommendations to various audiences
- The candidates should be capable of applying an equity lens to all initiatives by exploring multiple perspectives
- The candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of underlying root causes and their relationship to criminal behavior
- The candidates should demonstrate knowledge and experience in anti-oppression programs and be sensitive to culture, race, and class issues in the social housing context
- The candidates should have strong analytical skills for complex problem-solving and computer proficiency in Microsoft Office/software
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide advice and counsel on all issues relating to the coordination and implementation of projects in the Community Safety and Well-Being Office and act as a point of contact for corporate leaders, stakeholders, residents, and community groups
- The candidates should be able to work on various functions related to the analysis of issues and concerns related to community safety & well-being and collaborate to identify possible solutions based on benchmarking and existing research and assist in supporting the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee
- The candidates should be able to advise in the design, development, and execution of the City’s Community Safety and Well-Being Office, the City’s Term of Council Priorities, and support the overall strategic direction of the City with respect to safety and well-being and provide advice to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee and associated sub-committees as needed
- The candidates should be able to provide support with the implementation of the Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan initiatives within the jurisdiction of the City of Brampton and identify risk factors in Brampton, including factors that contribute to crime, victimization, social disorder, reduced safety of vulnerable populations, and any other prescribed risk factors
- The candidates should be able to identify strategies to reduce prioritized risks, including providing new services, changing existing services, improving the integration of existing services, or coordinating existing services in a different way and provide advisory subject matter expertise to the Corporation, stakeholders, residents, and community groups
- The candidates should be able to coordinate or participate in coordination of activities implemented by the section, including plan development, training, exercises, public education, special events, and town halls and keep informed on local, provincial, and federal government relations initiatives that support the City of Brampton’s priorities
- The candidates should be able to prepare documents, correspondence, and reports for presentation to Council and senior management. Act as an advisory subject matter expert, provide guidance and advice to resolve customer concerns that meet customer expectations and escalate complex issues to the appropriate level
- The candidates should be able to build and maintain a relationship with cross-functional departments, teams, and management to ensure a thorough understanding of operational needs and develop ways to engage residents in building capacity and move from traditional roles of solely staff-developed and implemented strategies
- The candidates should be able to demonstrate corporate values at all times and work in close partnership with the Strategic Communication Division to develop communication plans and provide management with updates and status on issues or concerns relating to policies, practices, and procedures as required to meet corporate service standards
- The candidates should be able to formulate new policies or modify existing ones as required and present and convey complex concepts and conditions to stakeholders; develop reports, proposals, and make recommendations to management for effective decision-making
- The candidates should be able to participate in fairs and events to promote initiatives within the division and create and maintain documentation and ensure necessary sign-offs and approvals meet policies and confidentiality
- The candidates should be able to conduct research and analysis using internal and external resources to gain insight into market trends, current programs, processes, policies, and practices to support management and recommend ways to improve business processes, service solutions, and best practices
- The candidates should be able to anticipate, assess, and evaluate internal and external factors that affect the division’s ability to achieve corporate goals and recommend strategies to implement measures and mitigate risks
- The candidates should be able to maintain knowledge of collective agreements, City policies and practices, legislation, regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contribute to the City’s Term of Council Priorities related to community safety and well-being
- The candidates should be able to genuinely engage and collaborate across the Corporation to reduce silos, receive and provide valuable input, streamline operations, and ultimately contribute to Brampton being a well-run city
- The candidates should be able to actively participate and represent the City of Brampton on all community safety and well-being-related internal and external opportunities and stay informed and connected about provincial and national related strategies
- The candidates should be able to build and maintain cross-functional relationships with the community, staff, academic professionals, as well as all levels of government, and national and international agencies
- The candidates should be able to use effective resource and expense management at all times to meet corporate policies and guidelines
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!