If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
The Neighbourhood Partnership Coordinator (NPC) serves as a consultant, facilitator, leader, liaison, and advocate on behalf of community partners (community associations and social recreation organizations). Primary duties include:
- Organizational Development: NPC advise, facilitate, and lead community partners to strengthen their structure and processes to improve organizational and financial health.
- Support the completion of board orientation and governance support, strategic and business planning facilitation, bylaw consultation and review, operational policies and procedures, and organizational assessments.
- Support strong financial management through budget practices, annual financial reviews, grants, and funding resources.
- Facility Sustainability/Capital Development: Provide direct support, information, and lead community partners through the construction process for proposed projects.
- Partnership Management: Educate and collaborate with community partners to adhere to the terms and conditions of the Lease/License of Occupation (LOC) agreement.
- Relationship Management: Develop and maintain healthy relationships with community partners and City business units to ensure long term success.
- Connecting Resources: Develop, interpret, inform, and promote resources to support community partners and share community information back to City business units. Connecting resource work is ongoing and interconnected to relationship management.
- Communicate with members of Council on specific community items, as required.
Qualifications
- A degree in Community Development, Recreation, Physical Education, Kinesiology, Communications, Business Administration, Sociology, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of related experience, including: board development, operations of non-profit recreation or social service organizations, government legislation, program development, risk management, project management, community development processes, and strategic planning.
- A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) and access to a personal vehicle for business use is required.
- Previous experience in creating presentation materials and facilitating and presenting to large groups will be considered an asset.
- You work well in a team environment, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal, advocacy, and communication skills.
- You possess strong decision-making and conflict management skills, sound judgment and strong resourcing, research, and analysis abilities.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle
- This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.
Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Partnerships
Position Type: 1 Permanent and 1 Temporary (Up to 12 months)
Location: 3810 17 Avenue SE
Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $44.76 - 59.84 per hour
Days of Work: This position typically works a
5 day work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35-hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: July 30, 2025
Job ID #: 312352