Full Job Description
The Murphy Centre is a community based alternative learning environment providing academic, career and lifestyle education services. It is presently seeking a Coordinator of Community Development and Partnerships for its Community Employment Collaboration (CEC) Project.

The CEC is a community-based initiative hosted by the Murphy Centre that has become the foundational infrastructure for the professionalization and coordination of career development practice across Newfoundland and Labrador. Over eighteen (18) years, the CEC has built a connected network of Career Development Practitioners (CDPs), community agencies, and government partners by creating tangible, day‑to‑day value for practitioners and the job seekers they support.

The goal of the CEC is to support the career and employment sector with a particular focus on projects that are funded by the Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development. This is achieved through targeted communications and information sharing, continuous professional development for CDPs, and collaborative partnership development for knowledge sharing.

As the Coordinator of Community Development and Partnerships, you will demonstrate a passion for career and community development, and the empowerment of all partners and contributors. You will play a pivotal role in community engagement with career practitioners, fostering partnerships, and advocating for meaningful and effective services for job seekers. Working in conjunction with the project’s Management Committee, your work will directly contribute to the betterment of career and employment services in our community.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

Cultivating strong relationships with community partners

Liaising with Career Development Practitioners and government departments

Bridging gaps among community, post-secondary, and government sectors

Facilitating cross-sectoral initiatives that promote best practices in career development





Maintaining the website of employment supports and services

Facilitating information sharing across community partners and government

Cultivating collaborative leadership, encouraging teamwork, and open communication

Identifying and facilitating professional development and learning opportunities among Career Development Practitioners

Anticipating and analyzing trends within the Career Development sector

Exploring research opportunities for the benefit of the career and employment sector

Developing, complying and sharing collaborative reports across the partnershipCompleting administrative duties and reports as necessary

Lead internal and external communications strategies, ensuring career practitioners remain informed and engaged while overseeing media relations, public announcements, and stakeholder outreach

Qualifications

A combination of post‑secondary education / certification, work experience, knowledge and competencies in:

Career Development Partnership / Community / Organizational Development

Program Coordination / Administration

Group Facilitation and presentation skills

Communications / Information sharing tools and platforms

Collaborative Leadership

Program administration

Strategic Planning

Assets

Career Practitioner Certification

In depth knowledge of the Canadian Career Development Competency Framework, the Code of Ethics, the Competency Profile and the National Certification Program.

Ability to work within a team setting and independently

Knowledge and experience with the principles and practice of collaboration

Experience working with a variety of communication tools like e‑newsletters, WordPress website and community of practice platforms

Salary

The remuneration for this role is $66,000 to 75,000 annually.

Pay: $66,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Benefits

Casual dress

Extended health care

Life insurance

On‑site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Work Location: In person

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