Overview
Public Engagement & Community Coordinator Jobs in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at City of Winnipeg
Title: Public Engagement & Community Coordinator
Company: City of Winnipeg
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Recruitment Details
Public Engagement & Community Coordinator
Department: City Clerks
Designated Work Location: 457 Main Street ; Hybrid with designated work location
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Salary: $ 82,344.619 to $112,227.263 annually, Grade 3/Out of Scope
Employee Group: Out of Scope
Posting No.: 127162
Closing Date: July 20, 2026
Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.
Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.
The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self- declare.
For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Newcomers .
In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, consideration will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.
Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.
Preference to internal applicants may be applied.
Job Profile
Under the general direction of the Secretary to the Winnipeg Police Board, the Public Engagement and Communications Coordinator is responsible for supporting development of and coordinating the Winnipeg Police Board's public engagement, strategic planning, reporting and evaluation processes; community consultation and liaison mechanisms; and strategic initiatives. The incumbent provides facilitation, communications and special project support to the Board Secretary and the Winnipeg Police Board. As directed by the Board Secretary, the incumbent further provides advice and support for the development and coordination of information flow and communication processes as they relate to the internal and external communication needs of the Board.
As The Public Engagement & Community Coordinator, You Will
- Support the planning and coordination of communications initiatives and develop media and social media content.
- Prepare board reports, including its Annual Report.
- Support and coordinate forums and public engagement mechanisms including social media and current public engagement methods for the development of strategies and objectives and performance measures for the Winnipeg Police Service in collaboration with representatives of communities, organizations, business and other levels of government with interconnected responsibilities respecting a culture of safety for Winnipeg.
- Support and coordinate the Board's strategic planning process.
- Assist and advise the Board Secretary as required to ensure the Board meets its legislative requirements and achieves its strategic goals.
Your Education And Qualifications Include
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in language arts, rhetoric, communications, social sciences, public policy, public administration, or business administration or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
- Experience developing communications strategies.
- Experience creating communication materials suitable for use by a public sector organization.
- Experience in strategic planning and public engagement.
- Experience in identifying, assessing, communicating and advising decision-makers on risk issues
- Experience writing briefing materials, such as summary notes, submissions and reports including recommendations for senior officials and executive management.
- Experience in developing and administering project level budgets.
- Experience preparing a variety of documents, reports and public communication materials for different audiences at a high level.
- Experience working under pressure, managing multiple priorities in tight timeframes.
- General knowledge of the principles of good governance in a public administration context.
- General knowledge of communications principles and practices to mitigate risk.
- Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills including the ability to communicate to all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
Conditions Of Employment
- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
- A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidate(s), at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police .
- A level 2 security clearance check and Child Abuse Registry Check will be required of the successful candidate.
- Must be willing to work flexible, varying hours based on Board requirements.
How To Apply
APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:
- Current resume (Required).
- Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
- Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
Notes
Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .
Position Reports To: Secretary to the Winnipeg Police Board
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
