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Friday, November 22, 2019

COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT > MBA PROGRAM


COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MBA | Earn your MBA on Weekends in Calgary or Edmonton: With classes scheduled about 16 weekends a year, this MBA program https://www.cbu.ca/academic-programs/program/mba-ced/ caters to working people needing flexibility to balance work, family/studies, in either Calgary or Edmonton. The MBA in Community Economic Development resonates with people working in the public sector, community organizations, social enterprises/entrepreneurs, attracting learners who want to make a difference in their organizations/communities.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/cape-breton-university-27538115823 ||| This CBU MBA is also accessible to non-degree applicants who have significant managerial experience, as well as to degree applicants with non-business degree backgrounds. All courses are delivered face-to-face on weekends by acclaimed faculty from all across Canada, allowing you to advance your career while continuing to work by earning your MBA degree in 24 to 26 months. Fully approved by Alberta's Minister of Advanced Education and Technology. Check it Out! –

In Calgary: Thursday Nov. 28th at SAIT 10:00 am. | 12noon | 4:00 pm. and 6:00 pm. |||
· Friday Nov. 29th at SAIT 10:00 am. | 4:00 pm. and 6:00 pm. AND · Friday Nov. 29th at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce 12noon and 2:00 pm. > In Edmonton: Sunday Dec. 1st at NAIT 11:00 am. and 4:00 pm. ||| Monday Dec. 2nd at NAIT 4:00 pm. and 6:00 pm. AND Tuesday Dec. 3rd at NAIT 10:00 am. | 12noon and 4:00 pm.

Monday, November 4, 2019

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY | ECF - Communications Director |


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 
| Position: Communications Director | Closing Date: Position will be available January 2nd, 2020 though the posting will stay open until a suitable candidate is chosen. 

| Salary Range: Commensurate with experience & background. | Position Summary: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Communications Director will drive strategic leadership as a recognized leader, strategist, innovator, and change agent, who demonstrates the ability to execute in complex environments with multiple interests. As the leader of the Department this role is tasked with advancing the Foundation’s communications strategic agenda by building a robust|diverse communications strategy & plan. This includes the development, formulation, execution and support of the organization’s communication strategy and plan. In addition, this role will be responsible for the development of strategic partnership and the integration of activities across the organization and with community partners.

Key Responsibilities: 20% Lead and cultivate an environment of entrepreneurship, a consultative approach, and a focus on communications excellence; Responsible for seeking out opportunities to promote ECF and messaging; Acts as an ambassador for the Foundation by attending meetings with charities and other stakeholders as required. | 20% Create|collaborate with diverse partners on key communications projects and products; Oversee the development, distribution and promotion of “Legacy in Action” magazine; Oversee the development, distribution and promotion of “Vital Signs” in partnership with the Edmonton Social Planning Council. | 30% Guide a team of high-performance communication professionals to lead and coordinate key strategic functions that communications needs of the organization; Oversee the development, distribution and promotion of annual events including but not limited to the Annual Meeting, Annual Professional Advisor & Donor Appreciation Events; Responsible for the “The Well-Endowed Podcast.” | 30% Collaborate with staff from other departments to ensure alignment with corporate strategies, programs and initiatives; Act as a support unit to ECF’s departments; Manage and implement ECF’s social media strategy; Explore innovative ways to promote ECF’s branding targeting specific communities.

Qualifications || Education and Experience: A related degree combined with a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible communications management experience. Preference will be given to candidates with a related master’s degree and 6 years of progressively responsible communications management experience. Equivalencies may be considered. || Specific Skills: Specific skills and experience should include experience with budgeting, statistical, and quantitative analysis skills, experience in convening, connecting, integrating and solution seeking, ability to consult and develop creative solutions; leadership ability to motivate, mentor, support and influence a diverse team of staff and create a high performance work environment.  In addition, demonstrated ability as a big picture thinker and planner demonstrating successful communication and event planning and implementation; proven ability to build and develop strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders; and exceptional communication abilities including listening, presentation and writing skills. ||

· Edmonton Community Foundation is committed to considering diverse applicants including people who are Indigenous, of colour, LGBTQ2S+, and/or with disabilities. We encourage people from within these communities to apply. Note: Applications should be submitted by email only, please.

Please send CV/cover letter to:
Martin Garber-Conrad, CEO
Edmonton Community Foundation
e: 
Martin@ecfoundation.org

EISA | PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP of REFUGEES SESSION | 11.14.19

Edmonton Immigrant Services Association

Edmonton Immigrant Services Association 
http://www.eisa-edmonton.org/ in collaboration with the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) in Edmonton is hosting a free session on sponsoring refugees as a Group of Five through Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program. Guest Speaker: Christina Hamer, PhD. ||| Topics covered will include: Recent changes and updates to the PSR program; Specific requirements for Groups of Five; Eligibility and admissibility requirements for refugees being sponsored; The sponsorship process; How to identify an acceptable proof of refugee status; and which forms need to be completed.

Date: Nov 14th. 2019 | Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Venue: #201, 11310-107 Avenue, NW, Edmonton, AB
Details & Registration: BZouhdi@eisa-edmonton.org