Application Information

The Office of the City Clerk will be accepting expressions of interest from individuals representing Indigenous organizations, or Indigenous individuals, who provide support to and/or advocacy for the urban Indigenous community to serve on the Building Safer Communities Steering Committee. Expressions of interest will be accepted between the following dates:
  • Tuesday, April 23, 2024 to Tuesday, May 14, 2024
About the Steering Committee
The Building Safer Communities Steering Committee is solutions-oriented and provides information and recommendations to the City of St. John’s on the best ways of addressing the root causes of violence and crime. Committee areas of focus include:
  • Advancing knowledge and evidence of what works in other jurisdictions in Canada as well as locally.
  • Developing a data collection strategy and evaluation framework.
  • Developing local and community–based strategies and key objectives for the prevention of violence and crime for local organizations that focus on:
    • Children, youth, young adults, and their families
    • Vulnerable populations
    • Addressing the social determinants of violence and crime
  • Enhancing evidence-based and targeted prevention and intervention activities.
  • Developing a public awareness campaign.
  • Developing a sustainability plan for the Building Safer Communities strategy.
Eligibility
Appointments to the Steering Committee will be made providing adherence with the following eligibility requirements:
  • Individuals and/or organizations represented by Committee members must be based in or serve/do business within the City of St. John’s.
  • Organizational representatives are not required to be residents of St. John’s.
  • Organizational representatives must have decision making authority with the agency that they represent.
Selection Information
In addition to eligibility requirements, the specific skills and experiences of an applicant will be important factors in Committee selection. While all residents who meet the Eligibility Requirements are encouraged to apply, those who have demonstrated experience with groups or initiatives that have goals consistent with the Steering Committee, as outlined in the Terms of Reference, will be given preference.

Applicants must also provide the contact information for two references who are not family members and may also choose to provide a resume at the end of the application.

Privacy Statement
Collection of personal information via this form is authorized under the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 and is needed to process your application. Questions about the collection and use of the information may be directed to the City Clerk by telephone: 709 576 8619 or email: cityclerk@stjohns.ca

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