WORK OPPORTUNITIES: Job Postings and RFPs / Offres d'emploi et appels d'offres

Closing date: May 6. 2019

Job summary:

Develops and implements the SSHRC stakeholder engagement strategy designed to: support the goals of SSHRC’s Imagining Canada’s Future Initiative; engage the research community, as well as the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, in contributing knowledge, talent and expertise to build a better future for Canada and the world; frame a number of activities to encourage stakeholder involvement in the development of capacity to advance research objectives; and support networking and stakeholder collaborations and partnerships through a variety of forums.

Find out more and apply here.

Deadline to apply: April 15, 2019

UN DESA is organizing a preparatory workshop the weekend before the 2019 HLPF (High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development) to strengthen the capacity of Major Groups and other Stakeholders (MGoS) to meaningfully engage in the HLPF under the auspices of ECOSOC in July 2019. This workshop will inform and support the effective contributions of a group of approximately 50 MGoS representatives who will be participating in the HLPF for the first time.

The consultant will work under the guidance and supervision of DESA/OISC and in collaboration with designated members of the Steering Group of the MGoS Coordination Mechanism over a period of 30 working days between 28 May and 10 July 2019 to prepare training materials and facilitate the workshop from Friday 5 July through Sunday 7 July, prior to the HLPF.

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Closing date: April 4, 2019

As the Manager of the Public Engagement Services Unit within the Communications and Engagement Department, you will lead a team of Public Engagement Advisors and Coordinators. You will provide public engagement expertise and draw on your public engagement experience and training. You will ensure that service is provided to corporate business partners under a professional services firm model. You will play a key leadership role as part of the management team of the Public Engagement section, working closely alongside the Director of Public Engagement. 

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The Participatory Budgeting Project, Inc. (PBP), a nonprofit organization based in New York City and Oakland, has three job openings that might be of interest to IAP2 members.

POLICY RESEARCH INTERN (New Jersey & New York) - part-time policy research intern for winter/spring 2019, with opportunity to extend for part- or full-time in the summer. More details here.

DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS (New York City or Oakland CA) - The Director of Partnerships will lead our work to build demand and support for participatory democracy practices that enable people to make decisions in government, centering equity. You are perfect for this role if you are a master at building organizational partnerships and relationships, navigating complex political dynamics, and driving forward collaborative work that results in major policy changes. More details here.

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (New York City or Oakland CA) - We are seeking a communications superstar to expand our organizational profile and reach, to better connect with key audiences. To transform our democracy, we aim to build broader awareness of and support for participatory budgeting among elected officials and advocacy organizations. More details here.

Cascade Projects is an Indigenous-owned and controlled integrated solutions company. It is looking for an Engagement Facilitator, who will contribute to their Capacity Building, Indigenous Engagement and Economic Development work, with opportunities to work directly with Indigenous communities across Western Canada.

As an Engagement Facilitator, you will be responsible for supporting curriculum design, and be a lead facilitator for our Indigenous cultural awareness training services. 

Learn more here.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 22, 2019

In building stronger awareness of the resources that IAP2 Canada offers?

In ensuring that IAP2 is known as the leading authority on participatory decision-making processes? We invite you to check out the Call for Volunteers for the IAP2 Canada Marketing and Communications Committee.

The work of this committee for 2019 includes the development of an IAP2 Canada marketing plan and implementation plan including the launch of an updated IAP2 Canada look.

Volunteers will commit to a one-year term.

For further information, view the volunteer job description here and fill out the expression of interest here.

WANTED: A public engagement professional to join a team dedicated to enhancing the ways that Edmontonians engage with their City government.

CLOSING DATE: Feb. 4, 2019 (11:59pm MST)

The City of Edmonton is committed to high-quality and meaningful public engagement with Edmontonians. The Communications and Engagement Department is seeking a highly motivated, self-starting public engagement professional who is passionate about involving people in civic issues and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Using your breadth of knowledge about best practices in public engagement, and drawing on your excellent engagement and communication skills, you will support managers and staff across the organization as they improve public engagement processes. You will assist in designing and delivering public engagement plans for large, city-shaping projects, and work on designing processes, using innovative tools, and building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.

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Hill+Knowlton Strategies is looking for a Research and Public Engagement Analyst at the Senior Consultant level to join our Ottawa-based public engagement team. 

We are seeking a talented researcher, writer and communicator to join this Public Engagement team.  An ideal candidate must have the ability to read, understand and analyze large volumes of qualitative data, and be able to synthesize this into well-written summary reports for clients.

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Are you ready for your next career move? Do you thrive in a challenging role? If so, consider this exceptional permanent, full-time opportunity with the City of Toronto's Public Consultation Unit. As a Senior Public Consultation Coordinator, you will design, develop and implement public consultation programs and provide advice and guidance to project teams, project managers and senior management on all issues related to public consultation activities for Toronto Water, Transportation Services, Solid Waste Management, and Engineering & Construction Services projects.

Find out more here.