Overview

Title: Community Relations Specialist
Reports To: Manager, Partnerships
Anticipated Start Date: January 2, 2024
Contract End Date: Fall 2025

Working with a Canada Games Host Society will be one of the most exciting, rewarding and exhilarating times of your career. A role with the St. John’s 2025 Canada Games will provide all that in a collaborative team environment. In a place like no other, St. John’s will host a Canada Games like no other. Join us.

Overview of the Position

The Community Relations Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and managing key community engagement programs for the 2025 Canada Games, with a focus on the Torch Relay Program, Mascot Program and the Catch the Spirit Education Program. This role will involve overseeing the development, and execution of these programs that are designed to build strong relationships with local communities and schools. By leading these initiatives, the Specialist will help raise awareness and encourage active participation, contributing to the overall success and lasting legacy of the 2025 Canada Games.

Key Responsibilities

This role will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Oversee the planning, development, and execution of community-focused projects;

  • Oversee and manage the performance and development of two coordinators;

  • Build and maintain relationships with local organizations, community groups, and other community partners;

  • Create comprehensive project timelines, set measurable objectives  and establish clear deliverables for each phase of the project;

  • Plan and manage the logistical aspects of community events, including venue selection, equipment rental, transportation, catering, and materials preparation;

  • Collaborating with internal teams to ensure effective volunteer training for community events and programs;

  • Manage budgets for community projects and events, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and cost-effectively;

  • Tracking participation and engagement metrics, and reporting on the success and impact of community programs and initiatives;

  • Being a fully engaged team member with a goal of positive and healthy relationships in the workplace.

  • Executing all responsibilities in a manner which is consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the St. John’s 2025 Canada Games, and;

  • Fulfilling all other duties as reasonably required.

Education/Experience

  • Diploma or undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Event Management,  Project Management, or a related field;

  • Minimum three (3) years of related work experience or a combined equivalent of education and work experience.

Qualifications

  • Strong project management skills with the ability to plan and execute community projects on time and within scope

  • Experience organizing and coordinating community events

  • Skilled in creating and managing budgets for programs and events

  • Expertise in coordinating event logistics and resources

  • Creative, results-oriented, able to deliver on deadlines and deliverables

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, building relationships with diverse communities

  • Experience with Google’s G Suite programs (e.g. Gmail, Docs, Slides, Forms and Calendar, etc.)

  • Proven ability to recruit, train, and manage volunteers effectively

  • Ability to liaise and interact with multiple partners, locally, provincially and nationally.

  • Knowledge and experience working in a not-for-profit

Other

  • Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.

  • Based on position requirements, flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays

Conditions of Employment

  • Office hours are 40 hours/week

  • All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application

  • Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check are required for all positions

  • Credential Checks may be required for specified positions

Applying for this Position

Apply online 4:00 p.m. NT on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Please note only applications submitted through our careers page will be considered.

The St. John’s 2025 Canada Games is committed to employing a qualified workforce, reflecting the belief that diversity and inclusion contribute to a better workplace and skilled team.

Applicants have the right to request an accommodation during the recruitment phase and if invited to progress to an assessment or interview.

We thank all who apply. However, only those selected to proceed in the recruitment process will be contacted. No phone calls or emails, please. For more information about the Canada Games, please refer to https://www.canadagames.ca.

Important Note:

The Host Society reserves the right to change, amend or disuse this job description at any time. This document is intended to provide an overview of the required responsibilities and qualifications.