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Project Coordinator (Neighbourhood Development Office)
@ City of Kitchener
Kitchener, Ontario
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The City of Kitchener is hiring a Project Coordinator for its Neighbourhood Development Office on a temporary full-time basis for about 12 months. The role coordinates resident-led projects under the LoveMyHood program, guiding residents through planning, permits, engagement, and evaluation. It requires relationship-building, judgment, and navigation of municipal policies and legislation.
Responsabilités :
- Coordinate portfolio of resident-led projects and capital improvements
- Guide residents through planning, budgeting, approvals and evaluation
- Coordinate permits, agreements and insurance requirements
- Facilitate stakeholder and cross-departmental collaboration
- Support community leaders and volunteer groups
Résumé des exigences :
- Two-year college diploma in a related field
- Two years of community project experience
- Experience applying municipal policies and legislation
- Strong communication and facilitation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Reliable vehicle or transportation
Outils et compétences
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- Première détection par notre source
- 2026-11-15
- Mise à jour du dossier source
- 2026-11-15
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Détails du poste
| Niveau | Intermédiaire |
| Domaine | Opérations |
| Expérience | 2 an(s) et plus |
| Heures par semaine | 40 (estimé) |
| Horaire | soir |
| Déplacements | avion : aucun · route : modérés |
| Milieu de travail | Bureau, Extérieur, Chez les clients |
| Position | Assis et debout |
| Exigences physiques | physique faible · ordinateur élevé |
| Langues | English |
| Formation | Collégial (DEC) (exigé) |
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City of Kitchener
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Description complète de l’entreprise
The City of Kitchener has a reputation of being a well-managed, progressive organization that focuses on a customer-driven philosophy to deliver services. City employees thrive on the excitement of learning, and collaboration, the discovery of new opportunities and the opportunity to create Kitchener's future. We like setting our own goals and working hard to achieve them in our own style. We are fun, creative, free-thinking, inclusive, not afraid of change - and in need of a challenge. We believe in safety and wellbeing. We apply our talents in myriad jobs and careers, from planning and engineering to IT and operations, from horticulture and customer service to fighting fires and running community centres - and so much more. Why are we here? Because we are community stewards. We're proud of what we do and who we work for. And because we go home each night knowing that the work we do each day makes a real difference - to the 213,000 residents who count on us.
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- 38 783
- Personnes associées sur LinkedIn
- 1 551
- Bureaux déclarés
- PO Box 1118, 200 King St. E., Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4G7, CA
- 131 Goodrich Drive, Kitchener, Ontario N2C 2E8, CA
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- City of Kitchener
- Le profil indique une agence de recrutement
- Non
The City of Kitchener has a reputation of being a well-managed, progressive organization that focuses on a customer-driven philosophy to deliver services. City employees thrive on the excitement of learning, and collaboration, the discovery of new opportunities and the opportunity to create Kitchener's future. We like setting our own goals and working hard to achieve them in our own style. We are fun, creative…
| Champ | Valeur |
|---|---|
| Secteur | Government Administration |
| Taille | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Siège social | Kitchener, Ontario |
| Type d’organisation | Government Agency |
| Fondée en | 1912 |
| Offres sur Jobsy | 9 |
| Voir la page |
This position is Temporary Full-Time for approximately 12 months.
As a Project Coordinator (Neighbourhood Development Office - NDO), you will play a key role in advancing the City's LoveMyHood program and supporting resident-led initiatives that strengthen neighbourhoods and foster community connections. You will coordinate a portfolio of multiple concurrent projects, guiding residents through project planning, funding, permitting, community engagement, implementation, and evaluation while navigating municipal policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
The Project Coordinator (NDO) meets regularly with senior staff, City Councillors, and leaders of other community organizations to discuss and develop resident-led projects, represent the City's broader interests, and solve issues that arise through their implementation. The role requires significant judgment, relationship-building, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills to balance community priorities with operational, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.
The role is critical to ensuring the long-term success of LoveMyHood and provides the necessary City support to residents to navigate municipal policies, procedures and legislative requirements to successfully complete a project.
Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Delivery
- Coordinate a portfolio of resident-led projects, events, programs, placemaking initiatives, and capital improvement projects of varying complexity.
- Lead project teams consisting of residents, staff, consultants, contractors, and community partners to successfully plan, implement, and evaluate initiatives.
- Coordinate project proposals and guide residents through project planning, budgeting, communications, approvals, implementation, and evaluation, coordinating the resources and requirements needed to successfully deliver approved projects.
- Identify project risks, anticipate implementation challenges, and develop practical solutions to support successful project delivery.
- Coordinate permits, agreements, insurance requirements, approvals, and other compliance processes required to support project implementation.
- Monitor project performance and outcomes, prepare status updates, and recommend adjustments to support successful project delivery.
- Maintain stakeholder relationships and facilitate discussions among residents, community organizations, City staff, consultants, contractors, elected officials, and external partners to build consensus, navigate competing interests, and advance projects.
- Facilitate cross-departmental coordination to navigate approvals, technical reviews, corporate processes, and operational requirements while reducing barriers to resident-led initiatives.
- Interpret and navigate municipal policies, procedures, legislation, and corporate requirements to identify practical pathways that advance resident-led initiatives while balancing operational, legal, financial, regulatory, and safety considerations.
- Build relationships with residents, neighbourhood groups, community organizations, and volunteers to support resident-led initiatives and strengthen neighbourhood capacity.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and support to community leaders and volunteer groups in areas such as project planning, community engagement, governance, fundraising, and organizational development.
- Facilitate community engagement activities that encourage participation, build connections, and strengthen neighbourhood capacity.
- Connect residents and community groups with City services, programs, resources, and partner organizations to help advance neighbourhood priorities.
- Support the development of resident leadership and long-term community capacity through mentorship and knowledge sharing.
- Develop and deliver communication and engagement plans, in collaboration with Corporate Communications, that promote resident participation and build awareness of community initiatives.
- Prepare reports, briefing materials, presentations, correspondence, and other communication materials for a variety of audiences.
- Represent the Neighbourhood Development Office and LoveMyHood at community meetings, public events, workshops, conferences, and stakeholder engagements.
- Present complex information to diverse audiences and adapt communication approaches to meet the needs of residents, community groups, staff, and decision-makers.
- Support media inquiries, promotional activities, and public-facing communications related to resident-led initiatives, working with Corporate Communications as required.
- Minimum 2-year college diploma in a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of related experience working with community groups, volunteers, residents, and community partners to plan and implement neighbourhood-based projects, programs, or events.
- Experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures, agreements, legislation, or regulatory requirements to support neighbourhood-based initiatives.
- Access to a reliable vehicle or suitable transportation to attend meetings and site visits as needed.
- Strong project coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and deliver results within established timelines and budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships, facilitate collaboration, navigate competing interests, and develop consensus among residents, community partners, City staff, and elected officials.
- Strong community engagement, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions in complex or evolving situations.
- Excellent verbal, written, facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to engage diverse audiences and communicate complex information effectively.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and work independently.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Reliable team player with a positive attitude and employment record.
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