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Director - Community Development

 

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Director of Community Development is responsible for collaborating with regional, provincial, and federal partners in the planning and coordination of community issues mandated by the Chaleur Regional Service Commission through its regional strategy. The Director contributes to transformative community initiatives that enhance the well-being of citizens throughout the Chaleur region. Areas of intervention include, among others, the promotion of diversity, social inclusion, and healthy communities, transportation, food security programs, social inclusion, and affordable housing.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and manage staff related to the Community Development Services;
  • Collaborate closely with all levels of employees to deliver the CRSC mandate;
  • Provide ideas, leads, data analysis and options regarding community development issues and initiatives in the region;
  • Keep accurate records on all initiatives and provide reports to senior management;
  • Keep accurate financial records and provide reports to senior management;
  • Provide leadership to volunteers;
  • Provide supportive measures to the CRSC during global planning and procedural development;
  • Collaborate during budget forecasting;
  • Development and maintain strong working relationships with regional and provincial and federal partners;
  • Follow all requirements in accordance with occupational health and safety regulations;
  • Represent the CRSC at meetings and on committees as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • University degree in Community Development, Social Services, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, or other related fields;
  • Minimum of 5 years of strong leadership experience;
  • Strong experience regarding grant funding and application processes;
  • Be a skilled and courageous change maker with strong leadership abilities;
  • Experience supporting committee members and following procedures;
  • Excellent organizational and reporting skills;
  • Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills that build relationships that matter;
  • Ability to think across boundaries;
  • Ability to follow all regulations regarding organizational policies and code of conduct;
  • Strong knowledge with MS Office;
  • Proficient in English and French, spoken and written.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Competitive salary beginning at Director Level 1 ($103,811.00 per annum);
  • Standard 35 hour workweek, Monday to Friday, with required flexibility;
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, pension, and EAP;
  • Professional development opportunities;
  • Inclusive and positive workplace culture.

TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and your résumé to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Deadline to apply: June 5, 2026 at 11 a.m.

Best of luck to all applicants!

 

HEAD OFFICE

702 Principale Street, Suite 2
Petit-Rocher, New Brunswick E8J 1V1
+1 (506) 542-2688
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