Community Development Supervisor Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on September 22, 2010 at 4:30 PM Department: Parks, Recreation and Culture Job Description: We are currently offering an exciting opportunity in our Parks, Recreation & Culture Department, for a dynamic, self motivated professional with proven skills, energy and creativity of a Community Development Supervisor. Reporting to the Manager, Community Recreation, the incumbent will be responsible for community building through the development and growth of neighbourhood associations. In this exciting role you will: ??? Facilitate in the creation and fostering of strong neighbourhood associations ??? Liaise with the Diversity Coordinator, Abbotsford Police Department, Mayors Crime Task force, Community Associations and other external groups to formulate collective community development goals and objectives ??? Use your superior organizational skills to plan, initiate and monitor programs and events intended to build strong neighbourhoods ??? Demonstrate your strong team building skills to guide staff and community volunteers in achieving community development objectives ??? Exhibit your dynamic facilitation and interpersonal skills to successfully find resolution to neighbourhood concerns ??? Prepare presentations, reports and grant applications that will nurture and enhance new and existing community development programs and initiatives You have a University Degree including supplemental management, leadership and marketing courses, plus a minimum of 3 years experience in social planning, community development, or recreation. In addition you must be proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and have current CPR Level C and Standard First Aid certificates as well as a valid BC Drivers License. If you are looking for a challenge and an opportunity to make an impact in a fast growing municipality, this is the opportunity for you! Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Opening Date: September 1, 2010 08:30 AM Closing Date: September 22, 2010 04:30 PM *Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as screening and interviews may begin at anytime after posting. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Back