community development worker
Student job
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Co-op Student
Posted on
September 17, 2024
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Employer details
City of Victoria
Job details
Co-op Student Competition Number: 24/207Posting Scope: Internal / ExternalPosted Date: September 17, 2024Closing Date: October 1, 2024, 4:30 PM PST Department: Business & Community RelationsPosting Type: Temporary - up to 8 monthsWork schedule: Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week) Salary: $30.85 per hour, Pay Grade 2Job Code: 4430Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 positionNumber of Vacancies: 1 The City of Victoria is seeking an enthusiastic Co-op Student to join the OUR DWTN revitalization program. As the lead for our second Summer Busking Pilot project, you'll play a crucial role in bringing vibrancy to our downtown core. You'll also support various OUR DWTN initiatives, including placemaking activations, events, and beautification efforts for the shoulder season. Working with a cross-departmental team, you'll contribute to economic development, downtown revitalization, and community engagement. Your role will involve experimenting with new ideas, rapidly prototyping concepts, and iterating based on community feedback. A playful, curious mindset is essential as you'll be constantly testing innovative approaches to urban revitalization. While creativity is key, we also need someone with strong administrative skills to manage project files, coordinate logistics, and keep our initiatives organized. The ideal candidate balances a drive for action with attention to detail, ready to bring fresh ideas to life while ensuring smooth execution behind the scenes. This dynamic position offers hands-on experience in urban planning, event management, and public programming, making it ideal for students passionate about shaping the future of Victoria's downtown. Work from HomeThe successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City?s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction. POSITION FUNCTIONAs a student hired under the Co-operative Educational Training Program, you will be given meaningful and challenging assignments while being introduced to a career in municipal government. In this Co-op position you will assist with supernumerary projects and contribute to the overall goals of the work unit. KEY DUTIESUnder the direct guidance and observation of the supervisor, assist with the on-going enhancement of the City?s operations by utilizing existing tools and software platforms. Participate in the development and improvement of future-focused projects that align with the department?s strategic goals and objectives by providing supernumerary field or office support. Conduct and document research, analyze and interpret data, prepare summary of findings, draft reports, procedures and/or practices, and present to supervisor for feedback and/or next steps. Assist with identifying and testing new and/or enhanced tools and processes and collaborate to ensure ?shared learning?. INDEPENDENCEWork is assigned by supervisor and reviewed upon completion.Problems are referred to supervisor. To apply for this opportunity, you?will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at www.victoria.ca/jobs - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume. The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selectio
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LocationVictoria, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$30.85HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Term or contractFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CivicJobs.ca
#98045
Advertised until
2024-10-01
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