Agent, Eastern Townships Partners for Health and Social Services: Estrie Network

Term: This is a permanent position with funding through to March 31, 2023 and the possibility of an extension.

Language Requirements: Bilingual position; Fluency in both English and French

Region: Estrie

Salary: $30,940 – $36,400 annually; based on experience and credentials (35-hour work week)

Start Date: November 4th, 2019

Context: Townshippers’ Association seeks an individual with a background in community and network development to join its Eastern Townships Partners for Health and Social Services, Estrie Network coordination team. The successful candidate will collaborate with community and institutional partners in the Estrie region to identify and address service delivery needs in the health and social services sector as they relate to the official language minority community in the Eastern Townships.

Requirements:

• Excellent organizational and networking skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines;
• Leadership, coordination and interpersonal skills;
• Innovative, dynamic and hard-working;
• Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously;
• Ability to self-organize and effectively communicate the initiative’s goals and objectives;
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn quickly and efficiently other related tools (Ex.: Office365);
• Demonstrated ability to execute an action-plan and collect data;
• Familiarity with regional issues, demographics, and the English-speaking community in the Estrie region;
• Knowledge of Official Language policies and Official Language Minority Communities;
• University degree in education, community development/outreach or equivalent experience (3-5 years). Other combinations of relevant training and experience could be considered;
• Demonstrated mastery of the English language (written and spoken) and an advanced ability to communicate in French (written and spoken). The ability to translate from English to French/French to English is considered an asset;
• Possess a valid driver's license and consistent access to a vehicle.

To apply:

Send an English letter of intent* and CV by Friday, October 18th, 2019 to:

Rachel Hunting, Executive Director

Townshippers’ Association

By e-mail: job@townshippers.org

*We thank all candidates for applying however only those selected for an interview will be contacted; applications received without a letter of intent will not be retained. Interviews will take place in Sherbrooke on October 23rd, 2019.