Career Advisor for Advisory Committees

The incumbent works with general management by coordinating and supporting the activities of the advisory committees within the framework of their mandates assigned by the executive committee. They are therefore responsible for coordinating and overseeing the execution of the mandates of the Youth, Intercultural Relations, Seniors, and Laval Women’s Advisory Committees. They are also involved in the planning, development, and implementation of the action plans of the advisory committees while supporting their full functioning.

• Hold a bachelor's degree in law, social sciences, political science, or another relevant field;
• Have six (6) years of relevant work experience, particularly in establishing initiatives, programs, or activities aimed at encouraging citizen participation;
• Experience in coordinating and supporting research and reflection processes around social issues and various municipal policies leading to the establishment of opinions and the formulation of recommendations to decision-makers;
• Coordination of external resources and budget tracking;
• Knowledge of issues related to social development, particularly those related to immigration, ethnocultural diversity, intercultural relations, youth, seniors, women, and gender equality;
• Experience in writing accountability reports;
• Experience in supervising groups of volunteers or citizens;
• Fluency in French, both written and spoken;
• Proficiency in Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Knowledge of practices related to citizen mobilization and community development;
• Understanding of how a municipal organization operates is an asset;
• Knowledge of issues related to the City of Laval is an asset;
• Be available evenings and weekends for meetings with advisory committee members and municipal bodies, as needed.

Choosing the City of Laval means working for the third largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates. It also means having the opportunity to grow within a human, committed team that enjoys working in a pleasant environment.
 
For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and benefits:

• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Work schedule allowing for work-life balance;
• Work location easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Priority access to a CPE daycare.