A.p.s.s.p. Community Relations Officer

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POSITION OF

A.P.S.S.P. COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICER

Salary Range $61,135.91 - $90,332.93

Position Available: One (1) full-time temporary position commencing immediately until approximately June 2024.

Our Vision:

At the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbour, and self. We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At Toronto Catholic, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations, Our Catholic Values and the Board’s Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.

The TCDSB is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 84,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters.

With a staff of 14,000, the Toronto Catholic is a dynamic school board and is seeking a temporary Community Relations Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize daily work activities with varied demands
• Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Black
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with the general public and all levels of staff
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and car for travel on a regular basis (eligibility for mileage reimbursement)
• Minimum two (2) years of work experience in community development
• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sociology from an accredited university

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to and under the direction of the Superintendent of Education, Indigenous Education, Equity, and Community Relations, the primary function of this job is to serve as a liaison between the Board, administrative and academic staff, Black community groups/agencies, school boards and government bodies, to advocate, promote and support the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB)’s Dismantling Anti Black Racism Strand of the TCDSB Equity Action Plan. Delivery of service is conducted in collaboration with the TCDSB multi-disciplinary team and/or partnership with other organizations to establish, coordinate and facilitate the programs, events/activities and special projects within the Catholic School Community (School/Parish/Home) and the wider community.

• Facilitate communications between the Board, school and home, parish and the community in supporting the Boards’ strategies, directions and priorities and responding to the needs of the Community groups
• Enhance visibility and support for the Board by liaising with various stakeholders and acting as a resource to other School Boards, sharing information and developing networks, etc.
• Conduct informational workshops/presentations to communities
• Attend meetings and events, including evenings/weekends, as scheduled/required
• Provide/coordinate/plan in-services, workshops and/or conferences at school level
• Provide support to principals, superintendents, parent groups and community organizations in areas of community/parent engagement
• Identify and/or respond to needs of the school communities
• Perform duties related to the development and support of school-community engagement
• Assist with placement and integration of newly arrived students to Canada
• Provide functional guidance to staff as required
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested
• Promote and facilitate school-community relationships and partnership between home, school, parish and community organizations

Diversity and Inclusion:

The TCDSB is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We especially welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to, those who are Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+, and racialized. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as such a person. This information will be kept confidential.

Barrier-Free Recruitment and Selection:

The TCDSB is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with 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. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process. https://5il.co/1dkld

Interested applicants are asked to submit a résumé and cover letter, by Friday, September 22, 2023.

Applications are to be submitted online through ApplyToEducation at:

https://network.applytoeducation.com/applicant/jobposting/jobdetails.aspx?JOB_POSTING_ID=9f2c90ed-60da-48a7-9582-8db9e5459ac5

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.