JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Specialist, Women and Gender Equity will develop and lead strategic initiatives and projects designed to improve access to public engagement and satisfaction with municipal services. The Specialist, Women and Gender Equity will design and/or develop plans for the implementation of the City's Women and Gender Equity Strategy and all relevant work on integrating a gender lens in City policies, plans and strategies. In addition to this, the Specialist will collaborate and support ongoing work on the Equity Team to deliver on the Anti-Racism Strategy and the Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

This work will include capacity building, community development and program evaluation methods, and assessment and analysis of social policy, community issues, or related legislative changes affecting the public's experiences with municipal services. Special focus will be placed on working with City staff to support community partners on strategies that enhance service experiences of often marginalized neighbourhoods and/or groups of residents which may include low- income residents, immigrants, youth, aboriginal people, women and seniors. Working across departments, this position will primarily focus the incorporation of phase two of the Women and Gender Equity Strategy in the development of the EDIB Framework, and the implementation of the City’s EDIB initiatives.

The position will consult to develop priorities, drive data-collection and create measurable, outcome-based results and align with other equity strategies including Anti-Racism Strategy, Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Plan, Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan and others. The position is responsible for advancing an intersectional approach to research, policy, program and practice reviews and to provide leadership, expertise, and education in support of building an inclusive and welcoming City for all. The position will work within a staff team, and in collaboration with senior management, elected officials, liaisons, champions and sponsors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in social work, health, social science, public administration or a related field

Master's Degree in social or health sciences, public administration or related field is desirable

Minimum of 5 years of varied, in-depth, incremental work experience in social services, public service, research and statistical analysis, project management, community development, and strategic planning

KNOWLEDGE

• Community partners advancing anti-racism, women and gender equity and services in Ottawa and community services that address gender needs including gender-based violence services.
• Corporate and departmental policies and procedures
• Community development, capacity building and inclusive public engagement theory, concepts and practice
• Advanced Research, statistical analysis and report writing techniques and processes
• Project management/Program development Policy research and analysis
• Program evaluation Strategic communications, negotiating
• Program and project evaluation and performance measurement processes
• Strategic planning
• Computer applications, including Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
• Knowledge of gender-based analysis and gender sensitive policies

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Research and analysis techniques/methodologies
• Performance evaluation and benchmarking techniques
• Strategic planning and management principles and techniques
• Program evaluation techniques
• Community consultation modalities
• Best practice approaches related to community services
• Recommending service enhancements
• Manage a variety of multi-faceted projects using project management techniques/skills
• Effective presentation delivery and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of community services
• Establish effective working relationships with various level of staff within the branch, city and department and within the community
• Work well under pressure in an environment of evolution and rapid change
• Advanced computer skills and abilities in statistical modeling and data management utilizing Office Automation software such as Excel, Project, PowerPoint and word
• Possess sound skills in dealing with controversial and sensitive issues, which involve balancing interests of numerous parties with divergent viewpoints
• Plan, develop, organize and implement short and long term projects and strategies within an environment of frequently changing priorities
• Project manage concurrent, complex projects on time and within budget
• Develop and implement research plans, collect, analyse and validate quantitative and qualitative data/reports from various sources, Organize and facilitate inclusive public engagement processes
• Collaborating with managers, directors, community leaders, the public, elected officials and representatives of external agencies towards consensual solutions and outputs
• Exercise sound judgement and political acumen
• Set and manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Analytical and attentive to detail
• Client-service oriented in dealing with management and staff regarding complex and sensitive issues
• Organized, efficient and productive in carry out responsibilities
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities under tight deadlines
• Contributes to team work, fosters strong working relationships with senior management, branch management, staff and the community.