GENERAL DESCRIPTION: RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research and design special events, programs, and projects.
- Facilitate workshops, provide technical advice and guidance, and assist not-for-profit agencies in achieving their plans and ongoing development.
- Develop and/or evaluate plans/reports and strategies to ensure community needs are met to optimize service levels and encourage community pride and ownership.
- Plan and develop advertisement and promotional campaigns for programs and events.
- Research and access grants, canvas donations, gifts-in-kind, and corporate sponsorship for cost containment.
- Provide administrative functions including preparation of council reports, business planning, and budget preparation.
- Assist in the creation of agreements, contracts, and leases as needed.
- Plan and develop project plans and timelines in consultation with immediate supervisor, related departments and branches, community group, and alliances.
- Weekly reporting to Supervisor.
- Recruit, train, and lead volunteers.
- Develop methods to generate revenue from special events and programs.
- Perform other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- High degree of interpersonal, communication, and group process skills.
- Sound project and time management skills to manage multiple projects, events, and programs effectively and efficiently.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Promote creativity by proposing innovative ideas and solutions to problems.
- Maintain professionalism and a positive outlook during periods of stress and/or heavy workload.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, collaborative, and productive work relationships.
- Is a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Ability to speak Cree or Dene is an asset.
- Ability to provide leadership by planning, prioritizing, and directing projects, events, and programs.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Degree in Recreation Administration, Physical Education, Kinesiology, Recreation Management, Sport Management, or related discipline is required;
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Diploma in Recreation Administration, Recreation and Leisure studies, Recreation and Sport Management, Outdoor Recreation, Event Management, or related discipline with two (2) years related experience is required.
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Event, volunteer management, and budget control experience are preferred assets.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Submission of a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
- A valid Class Five (5) Operator's Licence is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
- Ability to work outside of regular hours on evenings, weekends, or statutory holidays if required.
- Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
