Community Development Advisor

Job Description

Job title: Community Development Advisor

Company: Government of Yukon

Job description: This competition is restricted to employees working within the department of Economic Development during the posting periods, including casuals employed at the closing date of the competition.This posting is to fill a full-time, one-year term position anticipatory perm, working 75 hours bi-weekly.Who we are…At Economic Development, our mandate is to develop a thriving, prosperous and diversified Yukon economy by working with First Nations, business and industry partners, and federal and municipal governments. Our investments support sustainable job creation, innovation, increased investment opportunities, market expansion, and business and industry growth.From advising small businesses and attracting investment to supporting community projects and the labour market, we connect our clients with the right people and resources to turn good ideas into reality. We provide the economic analysis and insight that inform smart decision-making, and assist clients as they access government financial supports.This opportunity…The Regional Economic Development Branch facilitates regional economic activities. We offer funding and advisory services to clients including First Nations governments and organizations, communities, businesses, non-profits and a variety of other groups. We support projects, capacity development, and initiatives that provide long-term economic and social benefits for Yukon communities.The Community Development Advisor (CDA) is responsible for processing, analyzing, assessing, and making project recommendations ensuring that projects are effectively implemented, managed, monitored, and completed. The CDA provides advice and assistance that reinforces networks and social infrastructure, increases public engagement, fosters empowerment and self-sufficiency, and builds community and organizational capacity.For information about applying on an Economic Development competition, contact Attinder Sidhu, Human Resources atFor more information about this job, contact Shirley Ng, a/Director, Regional Economic Development atEssential QualificationsPlease submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. When you list your work experience, include the month and year in which you started and ended each job.

• Post-secondary education in social sciences, business administration, community economic development or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with community development approaches to project development and management, and working with a broad range of clients, preferably in a northern or rural context.
• Significant experience in analyzing, evaluating, and making recommendations on client applications against program criteria and managing funding agreements with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience performing financial information analysis and report preparation.
• Experience in fund administration in a government setting.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.Desired Knowledge, Skills and SuitabilityCandidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Ability to build collaborative working relationships and provide quality customer service Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including diplomacy.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, situations and demands by establishing critical timelines and prioritizing actions.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience using a variety of computer software including word processing, SharePoint, spreadsheets, is needed.

Location: Whitehorse, YT

Job date: Sun, 01 Sep 2024 05:24:30 GMT