Community Development Officer

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Community Development Officer

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Job ID: 56278Division & Section: Economic Development & Culture, Arts and Culture ServicesWork Location: City Hall, 100 Queen St West, 6th floorJob Type & Duration: Temporary (12 Months)Salary $87,800 – $116,745, TM0346 Wage Grade 6Hours of Work (bi-weekly): 70.00Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 Hours per WeekAffiliation: Non-UnionNumber of Positions Open: 1 VacancyPosting Period: July 8, 2025 – July 29, 2025Reporting to the Manager of Arts Services, the Community Development Officer is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing strategies, outreach-based initiatives and resources to establish and strengthen community relations and partnerships, improve access to resources including funding opportunities and arts and cultural programming and events for Torontonians, with particular focus on the engagement of Indigenous, Black and equity-deserving populations and communities outside the city’s core, in alignment with Culture Connects: An Action Plan for Culture in Toronto.Major Responsibilities:

  • Leads the development, design and implementation of strategies and initiatives to advance access to and awareness of resources and city-wide arts and cultural programming/experiences for the public, particular focus on the engagement of Indigenous, Black and equity-deserving creatives and communities outside the city’s downtown core.
  • Co-ordinates and/or provides research, management advice, outreach strategies and actions and policy development support to maximize cultural investments for Torontonians, prioritizing communities outside the downtown core.
  • Collaborates with relevant staff members to lead and coordinate the development, design and implementation of culturally appropriate outreach material, campaigns, strategies used to promote arts and cultural programming and events and establish new ways to highlight and discover city-wide arts and cultural experiences at the neighbourhood level.
  • Develops, coordinates and leads community consultations to identify needs of communities across the city to inform policy, programming and build relationships.
  • Works to deepen the engagement of existing audiences and partners and to develop new audiences and partners to make it easier for communities to discover cultural opportunities in Toronto, led by the City and by others in the culture sector.
  • Works with City divisions, sections and units, external agencies, boards, commissions and relevant community partners and stakeholders/rights holders to advance outcomes of Culture Connects: An Action Plan for Culture in Toronto.
  • Acts as a primary linkage to the arts and culture sector, community stakeholders and rights holders to build and strengthen community connections and partnerships.
  • Works with communities, service providers, and other institutions to develop and support innovative and accessible service responses to reduce barriers amongst vulnerable communities.
  • Monitors and innovates to support strategic inter-sectoral programs, networks, partnerships to communicate and promote arts and culture programming and initiatives.
  • Integrates anti-oppression principles into place-based and city-wide community-based arts and cultural programs/initiatives.
  • Administers project budgets ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limits.
  • Prepares Terms of Reference, Request for Proposals and other procurement processes in accordance with the City’s policies and procedures.
  • Acts as a resource for community, City staff and politicians in identifying and acting on current and anticipated community needs and issues.
  • Prepares reports, briefing notes and presentations as
  • Prepares, collects, monitors, analyzes data and evaluation material including performance indicators.
  • Leads the coordination and facilitation of community-based events including workshops and consultations as well as cultural summits and / or town halls.
  • Ability to travel across the city to conduct site visits and meet with community stakeholders / rights holders.

Key Qualifications: * A post-secondary degree in an arts discipline or a related field or a combination of education and experience.

  • Considerable experience strategically planning, coordinating and delivering projects in the arts and culture sector, particularly in one of these areas: community-engaged arts, community development and/or community relations. Experience should include conducting needs assessments and promoting events and initiatives in an arts and culture context.
  • Considerable management experience including issue management, project management and leadership, report writing, agenda setting, conflict resolution, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, financial management, data collection and having sound managerial judgment in public and community relations.
  • Experience working locally to develop, plan and carry out community engagement and consultation activities that involve and support diverse groups, including Indigenous peoples, Black communities, equity-deserving populations, artists, and arts organizations.
  • Experience designing, developing and delivering a variety of culturally appropriate outreach materials that support cultural programming, community initiatives and events.
  • Ability to establish strong, effective working relationships with all City service areas, community organizations, representatives from various levels of government and elected officials.
  • Considerable experience in project coordination including the definition of project purpose and objectives, project activities, milestones and deliverables, monitoring and tracking progress and communications with stakeholders.
  • Ability to develop and facilitate events such as consultations, workshops, webinars and charrettes with a variety of stakeholders including residents, community members, the public, community organizations, representatives of different levels of government and more.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment with high expectations and competing deadlines.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills including report writing and preparing and delivering presentations to various audiences. Knowledge of process and outcomes evaluation methods.
  • Ability to develop consensus and recommend effective, strategic solutions at a City and community level.
  • Familiarity with government legislation in the area of AODA and occupational health and safety
  • Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.
  • Ability to work flexible hours which may include; overtime and occasional evenings and weekends.

A Qualified List of candidates will be established for the Community Development Officer position in the Economic Development & Culture and will be in effect for up to 24 months from the date the list is created. Qualified candidates on the list may be considered when filling future temporary vacancies in this position.Notes:

  • Applicants are required to demonstrate in their resume that their qualifications match those specified in the job posting.
  • If selected for a temporary position, employee’s placement is conditional on the approval of his/her executive director/general manager or designate
  • Temporary and fixed-term part-time non-union employees will be reassigned to this position
  • In accordance with the City’s Acting Assignment policy, if the posted non-union temporary position becomes permanent, it may not be reposted
  • This position is eligible for the “Remote Work Policy – Hybrid Work”. In a hybrid work arrangement, employees are expected to work a minimum of two (2) to three (3) days per week at their City work location and the remainder of the week from their remote work location, in accordance with the City’s Hybrid Work Program. Arrangements are to be flexible and reasonable while considering operational requirements.

How to Apply:For more information on this and other opportunities with the City of Toronto, visit us online at . To apply online, submit your resume through the job portal, quoting Job ID 56278, by Tuesday, July 29, 2025.Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, and innovation, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information, visit or follow us on Twitter at , on LinkedIn at or on Facebook at .Equity, Diversity and InclusionThe City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to .AccommodationThe City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. . Learn more about the City’s .

Expected salary

$87800 – 116745 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:15:34 GMT

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