Capacity Developer - 0.8 FTE - 12 month contract at Western Ottawa Communit

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Development, Health Promotion, Capacity Building, Proposal Writing, Needs Assessment, Advocacy, Public Speaking, Group Facilitation, Conflict Resolution, Monitoring, Evaluation, Training, Collaboration, Health Equity, Social Services, Feminist Framework

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING Job Title:Capacity Developer Status:12-Month Contract, 0.8 of full-time equivalent (FTE)Hours:28 hours/weekOther:Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends Bringing care and community together since 1986. Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre connects children, youth, parents, adults and seniors with services and resources in Ottawa west. We are committed to supporting our diverse communities in far west Ottawa by providing and coordinating accessible health and social services. Our work is guided by our four core beliefs: empowerment, equity, partnership and innovation and demonstrated through our day-to-day interactions with clients, partners, volunteers, members and staff. Working at WOCRC means working within our Guiding Beliefs and making a difference to our community. As our employees support the community, WOCRC supports and values its employees by offering a generous wellness package including vacation leave, personal leave, insurance and health coverage, HOOPP enrolment, and maternity leave top-up for full-time indeterminate employees. WOCRC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. WOCRC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Support and/or accommodation is available through all phases of our hiring process, please let us know how we can support you. POSITION SUMMARY: The Capacity Developer is responsible for working with community groups around issues that affect their health and well-being. These issues include social determinants of health such as poverty, housing and social isolations from a health equity lens. The Capacity Developer works with the community to identify needs, capacities and to develop strategies and implement action. The position is also responsible for supporting centre-wide health promotion and community development activities by conducting community needs assessments and coordinating, developing, monitoring and evaluating community development and community-led health promotion initiatives within the framework of WOCRC’s priorities and strategic direction. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: DIRECT SERVICE: * Identify and develop strategies to support community development initiatives. This may include writing and developing proposals for program fund development, and supporting community groups to develop proposals; * Develop strategies that contribute to strengthening individuals and communities, through capacity building and facilitation; * Support the design and development of community needs assessments. ADVOCACY: * Participate in broad-based community planning and development; * Participate in advocacy and coordination committees about services available, gaps in services and issues affecting the community. COMMUNITY EDUCATION: * Present to community groups on issues and services; * Participate in internal and external meetings, public education events and media contacts as delegated. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: * Provide training to community groups; * Support and train volunteers as needed. EVALUATION: * Prepare and maintain all necessary documentation and statistics related to all activities on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis; * Participate in the development and implementation of clients and/or program evaluation as required. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: * Undergraduate degree in health or social sciences or an equivalent combination of education and significant related experience; * Three to five years of experience in community development/health promotion working with the populations and demographics as assigned; * Working knowledge of community development values, principles and the political process; * Demonstrated ability to work with the communities in a manner consistent with the Health Equity and Inclusion Lens; * An understanding of issues experienced by rural and suburban populations; * Experience in needs analysis, monitoring and evaluation; * Proven abilities in the area of community organizing, conflict resolution, and advocacy; * Training and experience in group facilitation and public speaking; * Knowledge of social services delivery in Ottawa; * Ability to develop and implement programs using an inter-disciplinary collaborative approach; * Demonstrated ability to work within an Equity inclusion framework; * Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based model of intervention; * Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of a feminist and anti-oppression framework; * Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required, including $2 million in liability insurance. Please apply online via this career centre by Tuesday November 4, 2025. Submit any questions to careers@wocrc.ca [careers@wocrc.ca]. Note that applications submitted via email will not be considered. Address cover letters to: People Services Manager Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre 2 MacNeil Court Kanata, ON K2L 4H7 The WOCRC values the diversity of its employees and the knowledge, skills and contributions that each brings to the organization. Our work is meaningful, fulfilling, and can be demanding, so we are committed to offering our staff compensation that is fair and competitive for our industry along with a comprehensive suite of benefits to support staff health, wellness, and financial security. Subject to status of position, we offer, generous paid time off policies, including 4-weeks annual vacation, 3-weeks annual sick leave, salary top-up plans, a superb Employee Assistance Program, Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a world-class Pension Plan (HOOPP), discounted gym memberships and a flexible, supportive work environment, we believe in providing what staff need to thrive, grow, and feel connected and included in our mission. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business and job requirements. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment based on individual qualifications, without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status (including single status), gender identity, gender expression, record of offences (in employment only), sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in Ontario. WOCRC has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best accommodate you. We thank all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity. Please note however that, due to the volume of résumés received, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. This is a unionized position. Terms and conditions of employment, including compensation and benefits, are governed by CUPE Local 5530's Collective Agreement

Responsibilities

The Capacity Developer works with community groups to address health and well-being issues, focusing on social determinants of health. They conduct needs assessments and coordinate community-led health promotion initiatives.