Community Safety Liaison Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 50979)

Description

Help create a safe and vibrant Edmonton! As a Community Safety Liaison, you'll be a key player in our Community Safety Initiatives Team. You'll work closely with residents, community groups, businesses, and other partners to find solutions to safety concerns and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods. If you're passionate about making a real difference in your community and have experience in community development and engagement, we invite you to apply!

As a Community Safety Liaison you will be required to use creative problem solving skills and have a willingness to explore the connection between the built environment, social context and economic factors that impact Edmontonians safety. You'll be the bridge between residents, community groups, local stakeholders and service providers, other City departments as well as our enforcement partners such as the Edmonton Police Service and Community Peace Officers. Your focus will be on understanding and addressing the factors that contribute to safety issues, promoting crime and violence prevention, and fostering a sense of security and well-being for all Edmontonians. This is a challenging but rewarding position that requires strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach, and a deep understanding of community dynamics.

What Will You Do?

• Lead and participate in community safety initiatives and projects
• Use available data and indicators as well as the lived experiences of Edmontonians to inform projects
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, businesses, residents, and other key partners
• Employ project management frameworks to plan and oversee initiatives
• Develop and implement community-driven solutions to safety issues
• Advise and mentor community groups on safety and crime prevention strategies, including environmental design principles that emphasize social interaction and animation for safe communities
• Collaborate with Edmonton Police Service and other agencies to address safety concerns
• Foster partnerships to integrate community resources and enhance service availability for vulnerable populations
• Implement community safety initiatives using a GBA approach that is citizen-driven
• Seek to identify, hear and respond to the concerns of equity deserving communities
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and events related to community safety
• Conduct active outreach to ensure stakeholder participation in consultations, training, meetings, events, and services
• Bring diverse groups together to identify and achieve common objectives
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other communication materials
• Stay up-to-date on trends and best practices impacting community safety, vibrancy and wellness