Community Development Officer

Office of Experiential Education

Employment Opportunity #169-22.23

 

 

Closing Date: December 05, 2022 at 4:30 PM

 

 

 

 

We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

 

 

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

 

 

Full-Time | 2-Year Term | Fredericton | Hybrid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard Work Hours:

Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

 

 

 

Salary Range:

$43,900.00 - $54,880.00 per annum

 

 

Why Choose UNB?

 

 

 

 

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, minimum three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

 

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we're proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work from home options.

 

 

 

YOUR FOCUS:

 

 

 

Reporting to the Director, Office of Experiential Education & UNB Manager, Fredericton Downtown Community Health Centre, the Community Development Officer will work collaboratively with the Office of Experiential Education, the FDCHC and its network of community partners to create experiential learning opportunities for students, introducing them to health-related career pathways and potential future employers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT YOU BRING:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Post-secondary degree in education, community development, health, or another related field.
  • 3-5 years' experience working in a collaborative community environment with experience in opportunity development and project coordination.

 


Additional Strengths

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Previous experience with experiential learning would be an asset.
  • Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with all stakeholders.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Flexible, able to prioritize and able to manage competing priorities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven record of achieving project goals on time and produce deliverables of a high quality.
  • Able to perform in a fast-paced work environment with new challenges daily.
  • Highly observant, dynamic, and authentic in your work.
  • Team oriented individual who can communicate effectively with teammates, with the ability to work and collaborate virtually.

 

 

 

WHO WE ARE:

 

 

 

The Office of Experiential Education works collaboratively with academic and support units at UNB and with external partners to support, strengthen, and grow experiential learning opportunities for UNB students.

 

 

 

The Fredericton Downtown Community Health Centre (FDCHC) is a partnership between the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and Horizon Health Network (HHN). The unique relationship allows for the provision of low barrier, equity oriented, trauma informed primary health care services to priority populations in downtown Fredericton while also serving as a "living laboratory" where the delivery of primary health care services is integrated with teaching, research, and community development. It is the only model of its kind in Canada.

 

 

 

This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

 

 

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

 

 

 

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

 

 

 

 

 

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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