Community Learning Approach Coordinator

NOTE : Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY :

Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement, the main responsibilities of the Community Learning Approach Coordinator will be to continuously map the assets of Vitalité Health Network and its communities, and to coordinate the collective efforts of the members of the learning community to support community ownership of health. The incumbent will forge connections between the various initiatives and resources of the Network and the community. In this sense, they will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to establish mechanisms for convergence between the various work plans and amplify the strengths of a community for its own development.

As their area of expertise is community engagement, they will stay attuned to the health services and programs available and will provide a link between health care professionals and the paths taken by communities for development.  The incumbent will be responsible for organizing and facilitating meetings with relevant stakeholders to exchange information, set priorities, evaluate progress and share lessons learned. They will therefore act as the central point for coordinating the learning community and will oversee the feedback loop between internal and external stakeholders. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, community development or management;
• Combination of training and experience deemed equivalent;
• Knowledge of the asset-based community development approach, an asset;
• Minimum of three years' experience with increasing responsibilities in coordination, facilitation, partnership building and community asset mapping;
• Keen organizational and communication skills, and demonstrated interpersonal skills;
• Results-driven, and analytical reasoning skills;
• Ability to supervise and document collective work towards a common goal;
• Excellent written and oral French skills;
• Good knowledge of English;
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment with tight deadlines;
• Recognized skills in multidisciplinary teamwork and interpersonal relations;
• Good knowledge of the community environment;
• Good knowledge of health issues and the social determinants of health;

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform the assigned work;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethical principles, the Network’s management philosophy, and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality set by Vitalité Health Network.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.