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Community developer Jobs in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada at Legal Aid Ontario
Community Legal Services of Ottawa / Services juridiques communautaires d’Ottawa is a community legal clinic, funded by Legal Aid Ontario. We provide legal services for the low-income residents of Ottawa, as well as community development, law reform, legal education and outreach initiatives.
We are seeking a community developer for a permanent position. The successful candidate will engage in community development, organizing and outreach activities on issues of importance for Ottawa’s low-income communities.
Responsibilities
Developing priorities, implementing and coordinating the legal clinic’s community initiatives, in collaboration with legal clinic staff members and community partners
Identifying emerging community issues and appropriate legal clinic responses
Developing and maintaining relationships with community agencies, other organizations and members of the public as needed to fulfill priorities
Assisting with funding applications and / or other materials, where appropriate
Providing information, strategic advice and problem-solving resources in the community
Developing programs, education events, written materials and social media resources
Working on law reform and organizing activities
Participating in relevant inter-clinic groups
Preparing reports about the legal clinic’s community-based initiatives
Working closely with staff teams at our three offices and partner organizations
Building the legal clinic’s capacity to plan and implement local strategies for Ontario-wide or Canada-wide initiatives developed by Ontario’s specialty legal clinics; and being a local lead for implementing these initiatives in Ottawa
Assisting in recruitment, training and supervising of students and volunteers
Understanding and familiarity with the legal clinic’s areas of legal practice and delivery of legal services
Working as appropriate with the legal clinic’s Board of Directors
Qualifications
Minimum three years of related experience with community-based organizations
Superior skills in community engagement, outreach, partnership and group development
Experience supporting vulnerable individuals and equity-seeking groups
Strong knowledge of community services in Ottawa
Proven ability to work collaboratively
Excellent organizational, writing and communication skills
Strong computer skills and working experience with social media
Capacity to work in French is preferred
To apply
Final date to receive applications :
Thursday, June 14 at 5 : 00 p.m.
The salary range is $62,000 to $68,000 commensurate with experience.
Please send a cover letter, resumé and references by email to :
We welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, people living with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.
We thank all applicants but we will only contact candidates selected for an interview.
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Title: Community developer
Company: Legal Aid Ontario
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Category: Law/Legal
