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The Gambling/Gaming Support Specialist reports to the Manager – Gambling Support Unit and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing strategies and initiatives aimed at preventing, addressing, and mitigating the risks and harms associated with gaming/gambling among all residents of PEI. The role involves research, education, community outreach, policy development and collaboration with stakeholders to protect the public from the adverse effects of harm from gaming/gambling. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of gambling/gaming behaviour, behavioural addiction, policy development, and community engagement strategies. The specialist works in conjunction with various governmental agencies, community organizations, educators, and other stakeholders.

Duties will include:

• Engage the public, government, and community stakeholders regarding the province’s Responsible Gambling and Gambling Harm Awareness strategy plan, goals, priorities, and action plans to inform planning, development and implementation of interventions;
• Facilitate community mobilization and build community capacity around Gambling Harm Awareness and Safer Gambling priorities. Work collaboratively with partners across sectors to enhance the impact and sustainability of Gambling Harm Awareness and Safer Gambling action;
• Partner with communities to conduct situational assessments for gambling harm to assess needs, strengths and opportunities in the context of safer gambling and mitigation of gambling harm. Develop a plan to achieve measurable safer gambling promotion goals. Modify the plan through monitoring of implementation and evaluation of its impacts;
• Research, develop and disseminate resources regarding safer gambling promotion and gambling harm prevention programs, policies, and initiatives to the public and to stakeholders;
• Develop and lead public consultation sessions, workshops, conferences, and forums with community stakeholders, partners and individuals to ensure appropriate and diverse key stakeholder involvement;
• Provide expert leadership and direction towards broad system changes to advance the promotion of safer gambling and meet current and future needs and challenges related to gambling and gaming harm prevention and harm reduction strategies;
• Represent the province and DHW on various local, regional and federal/provincial/territorial committees/working groups and events; chair and/or lead working or focus groups and provide ad-hoc support, such as research and summary reporting; and both independently and jointly, prepare and submit provincial responses on program, policy, regulation and legislation frameworks;
• Using appropriate project management tools, develop and execute project plans, track activities, monitor progress, evaluate processes and outcomes, apply risk mitigation strategies, and report on progress and results;
• Ensure project management plans address project governance, communication, participation, project reporting, and management of risks, issues, configuration, quality assurance, procurement, and change;
• Draft documents, briefing notes, issue notes, correspondence, progress reports as required;
• This position applies qualitative and quantitative analysis to develop, lead, and evaluate gambling and gaming harm reduction policy and programs;
• Collaborate with other government departments on cross-departmental policy issues, programs and initiatives to promote gambling and gaming harm reduction using a social determinant of health lens;
• Liaise with health and community organizations, advocacy groups, and federal/provincial departments to collaboratively and strategically plan to address gambling and gaming harm in vulnerable populations, and issues/needs for harm reduction in the future;
• Develop policies regarding gambling and gaming harm reduction in alignment with scientific evidence, best practices, and departmental and provincial frameworks;
• Conduct and coordinate various research methodologies to assess current Gambling/Gaming/Social media status and associated trends. Methodologies may include, but are not limited to, jurisdictional scans, literature reviews and interviews with stakeholders;
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• University Degree in related field, Masters level preferred (e.g. Social Sciences, Social Work, Social Policy, Health Promotion, Public Administration or Other)
• Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered.
• Considerable experience interpreting legislation and policy to provide advice and guide program and policy. Experience working in government is preferred.
• Considerable experience and understanding of the broader public sector, community gambling resources, and decision-making practices.
• Considerable experience working alongside and collaborating with diverse and vulnerable populations.
• Considerable experience developing and delivering presentations to diverse audiences.
• Considerable experience in research methods and analysis, and devising policy options and recommendations.
• Considerable experience in communicating complex information, maintaining effective relationships, sharing expertise, consulting and directing with diverse partners and stakeholders.
• Considerable experience in project management.
• Considerable experience participating in committees, project teams and working groups to contribute to analysis and decisions about complex issues.
• Experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to be proactive and work with a high degree of independence, discretion and diplomacy and competence to establish priorities and balance multiple projects.
• Ability to think analytically, strategically and conceptually and apply knowledge/theory to practice.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in the following areas: strategic planning, program design, implementation and evaluation, performance monitoring and reporting, project management, team building and group facilitation, and stakeholder/partner engagement.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent skills in facilitation, consultation, and collaboration to foster and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and colleagues across all levels of government.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, etc.) and website hosting platforms, social media channels, and event/communication platforms (e.g., Eventbrite, Teams, Zoom, CANVA, etc.).
• Possess a valid PEI driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation as travel within the province is required.
• Be dependable and possess excellent previous work and attendance record.
• Must provide a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector check before commencement
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends as required).

Other Qualifications

• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered assets.
• Ability to speak French would be an asset.

This competition will be used to fill future job vacancies.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.

Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at www.jobspei.ca**. Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.**

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