Description

As part of our energetic and talented 211 Alberta team you will be responsible for managing the development, implementation, evaluation, and delivery of a multi-phase provincial project that will increase 211 Alberta’s capacity to offer more robust services, resources, and supports for individuals experiencing or at-risk of perpetrating gender-based violence. Strengthening and expanding partnerships with anti-violence sector leaders and subject matter experts will be foundational to this project’s success.  This temporary full-time position ends by March 31, 2025 with the possibility of extension. This position reports to the Director, 211 Alberta.

About the role:

•  Establishes and maintains collaborative partnerships with 211 Alberta partners, evaluation consultants, stakeholders, community organizations and government ministries.
•  Administers all project management activities and components of a multi-partner provincial project, including resource management, scope management, estimation and control of scheduling, leading stakeholder communication, risk management, monitoring and planning.
•  Designs, develops, and delivers project workplans, schedules, meetings/presentation materials and other project documents as required to fulfill project goals and objectives.
•  Synthesizes project progress information from funder reports and meeting minutes to develop communication materials for stakeholders.  
•  Coordinates project activities including recommendations of new or revised project goals, timelines, and schedules.
•  Monitors and coordinates changes to the project scope, project schedule and project budget.
•  ​Creates, maintains and disseminates project information and documentation etc. to project team members and stakeholders on a regular basis ensuring proper project documentation is maintained.
•  Measures performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques.
•  Monitors compliance with contractual agreements and grant requirements to ensure accuracy of reporting and all deadlines and deliverables are met.
•  Schedules, organizes and facilitates meetings as appropriate​.
•  Assesses project risks and provide recommendations/solutions, reporting to management as appropriate​.
•  ​Communicates project updates, as well as status and summary reports, to the 211 Alberta Director and/or stakeholders on a regular basis.
•  Makes recommendations on budget items.

About you:

You understand the importance of relationships and how it impacts all of our work. You are a skilled relationship builder with a track record of contributing to high performance teams to achieve success together. You have solid knowledge of project management and community needs, resources and services available with experience developing and implementing impact strategies. You enjoy problem solving and are comfortable gathering, analyzing and interpreting and utilizing all kinds of information in decision making. You are known for demonstrating accountability and striving for operational excellence.

You have a knowledge of MS Office (we use cloud-based Office 365) and databases and are comfortable in a digitally focused environment. Your background includes a post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Social Sciences, Humanities or related field plus a minimum of two (2) years to three (3) years of related experience. Equivalent combinations of education and lived experience will be considered. 

Why work with us?

We are people who love what we do and are passionate about our work. We offer rewarding work, a positive workplace culture, and a total rewards package. Our work environment is hybrid - with time spent both collaborating in the office as well as remotely.    

United Way looks at the big picture in order to deliver a coordinated network of services and programs to address a range of needs for children and families who are struggling. By bringing together partners and strategies, we work to ensure that no one in our community is left behind.

At United Way of the Alberta Capital Region, we value the contributions our employees make in supporting and advancing our purpose and values and have a workplace culture where actions are aligned and focused on achieving our envisioned future. We believe that a balanced Total Rewards Program helps foster a culture and workplace experience where our colleagues will flourish to the benefit of those served through our United Way.​ 

You align with and can integrate our core values throughout all organizational and business practices and you consistently act with personal, professional integrity. You see yourself in our Values.

We value and operate with a commitment to:

• Creating solutions
• Continuous learning
• Being courageous in our work
• Capturing our customers’ hearts and minds
• Being insights driven and utilizing real data
• Applying a lens of equity and inclusion to all that we do

The successful candidate for this position will be someone who shares our passion for our mission of mobilizing collective action to create pathways out of poverty, is a difference maker in our community, and connect to a bigger purpose.

Fundamental to this is our commitment to pay equity and a living wage. As part of our Total Rewards Program, this position is also eligible for:

• Compressed 4-day workweek (January – August) 
• Flexible hours (Hybrid work environment) 
• Professional Coaching 
• LinkedIn Learning 
• Extended Health & Dental 
• Employee & Family Assistance Program 
• People Connect (virtual psychological support) 
• RRSP matching 
• Personal Illness and Family Responsibility Leave  
•  4 weeks vacation 
• The salary range for this role is $54,640 - $61,470

(Starting salary based on experience and budgetary considerations) 

All Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

United Way of the Alberta Capital Region is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects our diverse community that we serve. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation to apply to join our team. By incorporating a variety of experiences and perspectives, we create opportunities for innovative solutions and maximize the impact of our work.

To learn more about United Way of the Alberta Capital Region, please visit myunitedway.ca 

Applications across the province of Alberta will be also considered.