The Age-Friendly Facilitator position will aim to oversee, promote and encourage the development and implementation of the Age-Friendly committee and develop a community plan to create a supportive, welcoming and vibrant environment for older adults. The person will work collaboratively.
The Age Friendly Facilitator will be responsible for:
Providing presentations to build Age-Friendly Awareness within community groups and committees
Implementation of policy
The Age-Friendly Facilitator position will aim to oversee, promote and encourage the development and implementation of the Age-Friendly committee and develop a community plan to create a supportive, welcoming and vibrant environment for older adults. The person will work collaboratively.
The Age Friendly Facilitator will be responsible for:
Providing presentations to build Age-Friendly Awareness within community groups and committees
Implementation of policy and procedures
Coordinating meetings, agendas, typing minutes and providing follow-up work to be done with
groups/committees
Volunteer management - supervise, train and schedule
Age-friendly planning - develops critical paths, assesses needs
Liaises with other divisions, departments and community committees regarding assigned area
Designs, coordinates and prepares promotional and marketing material
Evaluates programs, services and initiatives
Consults with a variety of community, provincial and national committees and partners
Coordinating plan development, execution and evaluation
Age-Friendly Reporting including grant writing and management
Required Qualifications:
Experience in community development, therapeutic recreation, adult health/social care, or public health.
Experience supporting the ageing population.
Experience working collaboratively across organizations.
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
Skilled in managing time effectively, balancing multiple priorities, and managing grants.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to research, prepare, and maintain accurate records,
collect data, and documentation.
Ability to build trust and credibility at all levels through strong interpersonal, listening, and
communication skills.
Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills to address challenges
effectively.
Ability to provide clear criminal record check/vulnerable person check within the last month.