PROJECT OFFICER

Temporary full-time (1-Year contract)

NOHFC Funded

Non-Union

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.

DUTIES

• Support the Project Specialist in completing various project activities

• Coordinate activities across project teams in alignment of project priorities
• Serves as coordination point for required project information and documents
• Support the evaluation of project performance and prepare relevant reports and/or presentations
• Working closely with steering committees to draft briefing notes and other documents for executive level presentation
• Stakeholder management
• Support the Project Specialist in coordinating activities between the leadership, working groups and Youth Advisory Committees
• Draft communications for stakeholders on project progress on a regular basis
• Monitor project timelines and identify potential delays and opportunities
• Research service delivery models
• Support activities and rapid improvement cycles to support hub operations
• Research and support application to grant opportunities for the Youth Wellness Hub

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Business, Health, Community Services and/or related field
• Experience working on major projects or community collaboratives
• Awareness of project management principles
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, French is an asset
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
• Models collaborative engagement to develop solutions to complex problems
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to assess priorities
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to develop problem solving approaches to technical problems and implement solutions
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse community partners including but not limited to LGBT2SQ+, Indigenous and racialized groups
• Knowledge of mental health services and community partnerships would be beneficial
• Excellent communication skills and ability to organize work effectively to meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Possession of a valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence and availability of an automobile in good working condition
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check required

This position is funded by the NOHFC. Applicants must either be a new entrant into the workforce, transitioning to a new career, or unemployed or underemployed and entering a new field, as well as,

1. not previously participated in NOHFC’s People & Talent Program,
2. be at least 18 years of age, and
3. reside in Northern Ontario

Application Process

We offer competitive salaries, benefits and pension package. We request that all applicants submit their cover letter and résumé quoting job posting number 1715, 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

This posting will remain open until filled.

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.