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About Us The Government & Community Relations Department is seeking a highly motivated and career minded individual to join their team as a Community Relations Specialist. You will have the opportunity to develop, implement and execute on community relations liaison strategy to build and sustain partnerships in the communities in which we operate and to increase our programs/initiatives visibility and participation. This will involve developing and executing program plans on community events/initiatives, meetings, community forums, conferences, workshops, projects and other activities related to the CAA School Safety Patrol program. You will be responsible for ensuring expert and technical advice and consultation to CAA SCO management, stakeholders and partners on community relations and traffic safety issues and policies to maintain CAA SCOs role as a trusted safety advocate. In partnership with CAA SCOs managers, you will develop operational plans that guide the focus and objectives of community relations programs. You will respond to all Member, media, stakeholder, and public inquiries about community relations activities in a meaningful and timely manner. You will liaise with CAA SCOs Government Relations team to become familiar with synergies that can impact program partnership opportunities. About The CAA School Safety Patrol Program For almost a century, CAA has advocated for school zone safety in communities. The CAA School Safety Patrol program is a youthfocused road safety and leadership program. It is open to kids (Patrollers) in grades 5-8 who are trained to keep their peers safe at school crossings and while on school buses. It is run in partnership with police services and bus consortiums who deliver the program to their local schools. Every year, approximately 20,000 kids in approximately 900 schools across 43 school boards take part in the program. For more on the program visit What You Will Do Build, manage and maintain stakeholder relations in communities in which we operate and to increase School Safety Patrol (SSP) program visibility and participation Collaborate with the SSP team, develop plans and execute program and community events, training sessions, workshops, projects and other activities related to the CAA School Safety Patrol program In consultation with the SSP team and Unit Manager, provide technical advice to stakeholders and program partners on CAA School Safety patrol program operations, community relations and traffic safety concerns Monitor and respond to inquiries generated by the SSP website, including requests for program supplies, incentives, funding and award nominations In partnership with Unit Manager, develop operational plans that guide the focus and objectives of community relations programs Respond to all Member, stakeholder, and public inquiries about community relations activities in a meaningful and timely manner Liaise with CAA SCOs Government Relations team to become familiar with synergies that can impact program partnership opportunities Please note, salary range is not inclusive of total compensation. The expected salary range for this position will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidates skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific positions business line, scope and level. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply. Who You Are Postsecondary Degree or Diploma 3-5 years experience in the execution of projects related to community outreach or community programming Experience working in education, or a charitable organization/foundation Proven track record in building strong relationships and rapport, and understanding of key stakeholder objectives to influence, build persuasive arguments, and gain support to achieve business goals Strong project management skills, demonstrated through your ability to assess priorities, and meet deadlines while managing multiple activities and projects Team player, fast learner, who takes initiative and is willing to help others Strong communication and presentation skills, computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Must have a G level driver licence, access to a vehicle, and be willing to travel within all parts of Ontario Fluency in both English and French required, including strong written and verbal communication skills Please note that internal applicants are asked to formally express their interest by applying online no later than 10 business days of the position being posted. Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. Our Commitment We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). CAA CCG will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr