Social Development Consultant Full-time Job

Under the supervision of the Community Initiatives Manager, Community Development, this position facilitates the development and implementation of social development programs and initiatives for the City of Saskatoon.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategies and programs that address social development issues and initiatives. 
• Monitors social programs and initiatives to ensure that they are consistent with the Corporate Strategic Plan and continue to meet objectives set by both internal and external stakeholders and funders.
• Gathers public input related to programs and initiatives by developing and maintaining an appropriate professional network with other cities, government agencies, community organizations and businesses that provide social services to residents of Saskatoon.
• Develops and maintains a liaison with community-based social serving organizations.  
• Conducts research, including reviewing existing literature, programs and policies, conducting community surveys and performing statistical analysis.
• Identifies gaps and/or potential issues with social development initiatives and develops recommendations for improvement.
• Assists with the administration and monitoring of social development grants and works to ensure the City’s social funding programs are aligned with community identified needs and solutions.
• Represents the Department to the community, other departments and outside agencies regarding the implementation and interpretation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the operating budget.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements: 

• University degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Community Development, Public Administration or a related discipline.
• Six years’ progressively responsible experience in research, development, operation and provision of social programs and policy.   
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence and a vehicle suitable and available for use in the performance of the assigned duties.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: 

• Considerable knowledge of the philosophy, theory, processes, and practices of social program development as it pertains to Saskatoon. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of public participation processes, group facilitation, team building, and group dynamics. 
• Knowledge of service delivery by public, private and non-profit sectors related to designated populations. 
• Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively, orally and in writing, including formal presentations.
• Considerable knowledge of issues facing Indigenous, new Canadians and marginalized populations. 
• Ability to research, analyze and summarize reliable information to determine a course of action using evidence based decision making including needs assessments and best practices.
• Demonstrated skill in planning, scheduling, budgeting, management reporting and time management.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of a computer with word-processing, database and spreadsheet software.