Title : Advisor- Community Planning and Preparedness

Employee Working Location : Partially Virtual / Hybrid (Canada)

Employment Status :Temporary Full-time (12 Months)

Salary Band : $72,314 - $90,392 / year

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) - an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada's Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

In this role, you will :

Responsibility 1: Community Risk Assessment, Mapping and Engagement

• Contribute to participatory planning within communities, including community-based research and engagement that prioritizes the voices of those who are often missed or excluded, such as underserved groups and marginalized or vulnerable populations.
• Contribute to community climate risk profiles, factoring in vulnerabilities faced by underserved or marginalized communities and populations (e.g., Indigenous, low-income, disabled, and elderly populations).
• Identify existing local resources, assets, and capacities that contribute to community resilience.
• Lead risk reduction gap analyses that leverage and enhance assets and capacities, while addressing vulnerabilities within disaster risk strategies and community resilience plans.
• Work with local governments, NGOs, and community organizations to integrate local knowledge into risk assessments, community resilience plans, and implementation plans.
• Facilitate workshops and consultations to raise awareness of climate risks and preparedness and support recovery efforts.
• When required, manage the planning, budget management, and reporting requirements for the Stock and Materials program including existing / new external funded projects.
• Collect qualitative and quantitative data from field assessments and community dialogue sessions.
• Include Indigenous knowledge systems in evidence-based decision making and ensure data collection, storage, and reporting respects cultural sensitivities, and adheres to OCAP (i.e., ownership, control, access, possession) principles for Indigenous communities.
• Report findings, progress, issues and risks and any other important project information to Leadership and target audiences

Responsibility 2 :Capacity Building and Enhancing

• Oversee the procurement and prepositioning of supplies and materials to enhance community disaster preparedness.
• Increase community knowledge of and skills for using emergency tools and equipment through information sharing, training and skills development workshops, and providing targeted supports.
• Support local communities in building long-term disaster preparedness and recovery capabilities.
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure adequate and appropriate participation in the program.
• Train and mentor staff and volunteers in implementing the community stock and materials program, as well as providing subject matter expertise in the areas of community climate resilience planning and preparedness.

Responsibility 3: Partnership Development and Management

• Ensure the Canadian Red Cross and its fundamental principles, programs, products, and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to partners, and relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and/or maintain strong working relationships with, but not limited to Indigenous leaders, local government and program partners and co-implementers (The Resilience Institute, other NGOs, CSOs)

What we are looking for :

• Advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in Urban Planning, Community Development, Disaster Management, Applied Climate Science or Environmental Science, Human Geography, Public Health, Sociology, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in community planning, development, or program management
• Expertise in disaster risk reduction and/or climate adaptation planning with a proven track record in community resilience-building initiatives.
• Experience conducting community-based risk and asset assessments and tailoring solutions to community-specific risks and capacities.
• Knowledge of best practices in stock prepositioning and materials management to enhance community preparedness
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, including experience with grant writing and proposal development.
• Ability to work under pressure and in emergency settings and develop creative and adaptive solutions in high-stress situations.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and with external partners.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; can present complex information to various audiences
• Ability to work with diverse and remote communities and respect cultural differences.
• Demonstrated experience working in and alongside Indigenous communities.
• Flexibility and ability to work with ambiguity/in a fluid work environment is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required, French is an asset.
• The ideal candidate has lived and/or has professional experience with First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis Nations or communities.
• The official languages recognized within the Canadian Red Cross are English and French however demonstrated skills and ability to communicate in an or multiple Indigenous language(s) or ability to communicate and adapt within Indigenous protocol is highly desirable.

Working Conditions :

• Position is primarily remote, with travel to remote communities across Canada as needed.
• May be required to work non-traditional hours.
• As we work with and support people (managers, colleagues, beneficiaries/customers, volunteers, donors and external partners) and communities in Canada and around the world, applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform the responsibilities of the role in English.
• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).

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Salary Band:
$72,314 - $90,392