Engagement Specialist

Non-Union

Bilingual

Compass is a non-profit agency. At Compass, we are a culture of caring, learning and purpose. We believe in investing in our people and providing our employees with many opportunities for growth, development and learning. We are working together to create paths with children, youth and families to reach their full potential. We believe in making a positive impact on the lives of others, by genuinely caring about individuals and our community. Our guiding principles shape how we work with our clients, one another, and our partners.

The Engagement Specialist is responsible for the planning development, implementation and evaluation of activities and initiatives relating to youth, family, staff and community engagement.  They promote cooperative planning and decision-making with other staff teams/groups across the Agency and community. 

DUTIES:

• Co-develop and maintain youth, family, community and staff engagement frameworks
• Represent the agency through community booths and presentations
• Lead the planning of key events such as but not limited to Child and Youth Mental Health Week
• Promote positive professional relationships with internal staff, community partners, government ministries and agencies.
• Support the organizational social media strategy
• Considers legal, ethical and political ramifications in decision-making that may affect Agency and its specific programs
• Coordinates assigned projects by using effective project management principles and tools
• Provide expertise in the implementation and monitoring of the Agency’s visual identity and brand standards to ensure consistency and increase awareness and credibility of the Agency.
• Lead and chair internal and external committees, task groups and working groups related to engagement as required.
• Collaborate with team members on other communications and fundraising initiatives as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary degree in Political or Social Sciences, Community Development, Health Services, Public Relations, Communications or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience that includes expertise in community engagement.
• Oral and written proficiency in the English and French languages is required.
• Knowledge of children’s mental health and other social and health services.
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, negotiating and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge in community-based programs with a clear understanding of both urban and rural issues and communities.
• Minimum 2 years of experience facilitating training, workshops, focus groups, committees, and/or working groups.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other experienced professionals including school boards, colleagues of other health and social service agencies, local politicians, etc.
• Evidence of a genuine sensitivity to and demonstrated knowledge of linguistic and cross-cultural issues and their impact on the delivery of mental health services.
• Ability to work in a computerized environment and experience with the use of a variety of software: Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro).
• Experience utilizing social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Possession of a valid Ontario driver’s license and the availability of an automobile in good working condition.
• MUST provide a satisfactory police vulnerable sector check.

Application Process

We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefit package and pension package with HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan). We request that all applicants submit their cover letter and résumé quoting job posting number 1709 not later than September 4, 2022, clearly indicating how you meet the qualifications and addressed to:

Human Resources

Compass

62 Frood Road, Suite 100

Sudbury ON P3C 4Z3

hr@compassne.ca

compassne.ca

Compass is committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. We believe that equity, inclusion and diversity is key to organizational success. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose Compass as your employer of choice.

Accommodations are available to support applicants in all aspects of the hiring process. If selected for an interview and you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. 

We wish to thank all applicants; however only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.