Purpose:
Is responsible for the development and implementation of Kanien’kehá:ka Rights and Research (KRR) community engagement strategies and systems to share and engage with the community on KRR’s operations and activities.
Roles & Responsibilities
To develop community engagement strategies for KRR.
- Research existing community engagement strategies within MCK and other communities.
- Develop guiding principles for KRR’s community engagement work that are aligned with the MCK Community Engagement Policy.
- Coordinate KRR’s communication strategy development for how to engage and share information with the community on KRR’s activities, including when and how communication occurs.
- Develop and create communication systems for community engagement based on the guiding principles and communication strategies.
- Coordinate with the rest of KRR to finalize the community engagement strategies and systems and to receive the necessary approvals from the KRR portfolio and KRR management.
To coordinate and manage engagement initiatives and activities for KRR.
- Communicate with the community in accordance with the Kahnawà:ke’s Community Decision Making and Review Process as well as all other relevant policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Act as a primary point of contact for the KRR.
- Carry out community engagement sessions with various groups, organizations, and the community at large related to KRR activities.
- Create communication materials to inform the community about KRR initiatives and to encourage community engagement in KRR’s initiatives and projects.
- Work with community groups, organizations, and the community at large to receive feedback on KRR priorities.
To analyze and report on engagement strategies and activities for KRR.
- Ensure that all appropriate parties (stakeholders) are informed of relevant information gathered from engagement activities.
- Act as the KRR liaison for engagement activities with all stakeholders.
- Work with the PRU Public Relations Specialist, Community Engagement, to act as the spokesperson for engagement activities for publications and tools (i.e., reports, press releases, media interviews, etc.).
- Maintain an organized data management resource for all feedback from engagement activities.
- Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of engagement tools and provide recommendations to enhance the efficacy of the Unit.
- Advise the KRR on how the guidance received from community consultation can be integrated into KRR operational activities and strategies.
- Advocate in various forums for stronger, culturally grounded rights protection strategies.
Requirements: ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE DEADLINE FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED
- Letter of intent
- Resume
Applications: Please address your application to Dawn Stacey, Manager of Recruitment & Staffing. Forward your complete application via e-mail only to: Applications@mck.ca
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