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Job Posting - Community Animator

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Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition
The Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition (OHCC) is comprised of
individuals, groups, local healthy community coalitions and provincial
associations that are seeking to increase the social, environmental and
economic well-being of communities throughout Ontario. Healthy Communities
is an approach by which a community determines its own vision of its
preferred future, and the issues, needs and processes that need to be
addressed to achieve that vision. The coalition employs regional Community
Animators to support, strengthen and build capacity for Healthy Community
coalitions and activities in Ontario. Community Animators provide
consultation, facilitation, training, presentations and information on
topics relevant to healthy communities, and reach out to diverse communities
to support their inclusion in the Coalition.

The Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition is seeking applications for two
contract positions from Oct 30, 2000 - March 31, 2001, with possibility of
renewal
(a)     Community Animator, Central West Region of Ontario: includes
Waterloo, Dufferin, Wellington, Brant, Grey and  Bruce -  4 days per week
(b)     Community Animator, Southwest Region of Ontario: includes Huron,
Perth, Middlesex, Lambton, Essex, Oxford, Elgin and Chatham-Kent - 3 days
per week

Requirements
*       exceptional interpersonal, communications and facilitation skills
*       minimum of five years of professional community-based experience
*       demonstrated abilities in working with diversity of people and
groups
*       possess strong consulting, presentation and group facilitation
skills
*       have experience with skills training and train-the-trainer programs
*       ability to work independently, take initiative and assume
responsibility with minimal supervision
*       computer literacy for word processing, database, email and internet
systems
*       post-secondary degree, diploma or equivalent work experience
*       ability to travel, including overnight trips
*       knowledge and experience of the Healthy Communities process and
movement
*       experience working with networks and coalitions;
*       familiar with communities, organizations and municipalities in the
region
*       value working as part of a team in a flexible, highly productive
workplace
*       be comfortable in an environment of continuous learning and change.
*       fluency in French is an asset
*       potential, if not existing, home office, access to a vehicle and a
valid drivers license.

Salary:  These are renewable contract positions, 21-28 hours/week, with
flexible scheduling, initially for a 5-month contract. The hourly rate is
$21.55, plus benefits. A travel and expense allowance will be allocated in
addition to the salary.

Location:  This is a home-based position within the region to be served
Applications should be submitted to:  Hiring Team - Central West Region OR
Hiring Team, Southwest Region, Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition 180
Dundas Street West, Suite 1900, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Z8   Email:
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Sorry, no faxes or telephone inquiries.

For more information about OHCC and the Community Animation positions
(including the job description), please visit our web site:
http://www.opc.on.ca/ohcc.

The deadline for submission of applications for these positions is Friday,
September 29, 2000. We regret that only applicants selected for an interview
will be contacted.

OHCC is an equal opportunity employer.

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Anna Jacobs
Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition
Communications Facilitator
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1800-766-3418 ext. 2342
Fax: (416) 408-4843
www.opc.on.ca/ohcc
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