Description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead execution of CIEO’s 2022 strategic plan (Strategic Goals: Grow Aecon-Golden Mile;Build and leverage community intelligence and advocacy; Provide access to training for residents and businesses to strengthen capacity to participate in good jobs and economic opportunities) and monitor deliverables
• Represent CIEO on Aecon-Golden Mile (A-GM) Joint Venture’s Executive Committee (one of two CIEO representatives) and collaborate closely with Aecon leads to enhance business development for A-GM, preparing bids and proposals, conducting market research
• Represent CIEO in the Greater Golden Mile community and build/deepen relationships
• Secure additional funding to enable CIEO to deliver on its strategic plan
• Manage contracted Training Delivery Organizations to refine outreach, recruitment, training models to ensure a skilled pipeline of talent for A-GM
• Work with ILEO partners to map out employment and procurement opportunities arising from upcoming development in the GGM and ensuring that residents are well positioned to benefit
• Coordinate and/or develop wrap around supports for A-GM hires to ensure employee success and retention
• Engage and support the board via board meetings, project working groups/committees
• Liaise with the ILEO team at United Way Greater Toronto
• Other duties as assigned.

Job qualifications

• Experience with business development; financial acumen and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Experience leading, coordinating and engaging in community development activities and community partnerships that involve diverse stakeholders and community engagement
• Proven fundraising abilities
• Knowledge of, and interest in learning more about, the construction industry to navigate the complex interplay between developers and community
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to influence and build collaborations and partnerships that benefit communities and community members
• Demonstrated professionalism and a proven ability to develop rapport with diverse, multi sector networks
• Sound judgment and problem solving skills; strategic ability to make hard decisions regarding matters that require negotiating the interests of different stakeholders
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong time management, multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritize high volumes of work while meeting deadlines
• Agility, flexibility and ability to work independently and effectively within a team dynamic
• Strong writing skills to formulate and prepare summaries, briefing materials, findings and other documents
• Computer proficiency in MS Office and Google Office Suite, and video conferencing skills
• Having a connection to (and knowledge/an understanding of) the Golden Mile area in Scarborough is a strong asset

Education

• Completion of a post-secondary degree (MBA an asset) or business-focused certificate or equivalent experience
• Educational activities or experiences that demonstrate deep knowledge of the construction industry and  neighbourhood development are an asset
• Other education/employment experience related to this role would be an asset

Please email a cover letter and resume to Sandi Trillo: STrillo@uwgt.org by Jan 9th 2023, at 11:59pm.