ReDesign Rupert is about bringing
together the right people, resources and process to build the projects that
improve Prince Rupert’s livability. The Mission of ReDesign is to revitalize
Prince Rupert making it more desirable for recruitment and retention of
employees and residents.
CONTEXT
Prince
Rupert’s key civic amenities are suffering from the effects of a 20-year
economic collapse. The downtown is full of empty storefronts, deteriorating
buildings, and empty lots. The only remaining beach access has been cut off.
The Lester Centre, Museum of Northern BC, Golf Club, Curling Club and Racquet
Centre are unable to cover operational and capital costs.
The
City of Prince Rupert has a $350 million-dollar infrastructure deficit and
growing, that includes needed upgrades to
roads, sidewalks, bridges, water, sewer as well as millions in upcoming mandated
spending for a wastewater treatment system, a new police station, as well as
revenue challenges associated with the Port Property Tax Act and Ridley Island
Tax Agreement.
The
combination of these challenges has created a situation where, despite recent
port-related development, significant challenges remain in employee recruitment
and retention across all sectors of the economy due to deteriorated civic
amenities.
There
are a number of specific projects and investments that major employers in the
city can participate in that will have significant return-on-investment,
particularly in relation to employee recruitment and retention, that are
aligned with the City. Phase II of ReDesign Rupert and the work of the Project
Coordinator is specifically related to finding solutions to this human capital crisis.
RE-DESIGN IN PHASES
What does the next 30-years look like? That
was the question asked in 2015 as the community headed into more port-related
growth and possible energy sector development (LNG). What will be our
priorities to ensure a positive legacy?
To answer these questions, the City of Prince
Rupert and Community Futures Development Corporation launched an 18-month civic
engagement process to inform how the community envisions itself after major
industrial development. Themes such as housing, downtown revitalization,
recreation, waterfront access, economic development and trail networks surfaced
through conversation and facilitated community dialogue. When these themes were
drilled down, three critical priorities emerged: Human Capital, Downtown and
Waterfront.
PROJECT COORDINATION SUMMARY
Reporting
to a steering committee, the Project Coordinator provides the administrative
core of the second phase of the project, focussed on engaging industrial stakeholders
and business and community partners in creating an HR solution for Prince
Rupert.
Under
direction, this position assists with developing, maintaining and promoting
stakeholder engagement and will manage the projects and initiatives that result
from this engagement.
POSITION
ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Organizes, promotes and attends meetings and then
executes on identified tasks and initiatives
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Plans and manages strategic conversations and
community consultations
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Creates materials, presentations and briefing notes
and other written correspondence directed at key stakeholders, community and
government audiences.
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Produces in-depth
environmental and media scans and analyses in order to provide advice on
emerging and critical issues
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Provides quarterly reports on progress, findings and
learnings
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Makes presentations on projects and initiatives to
promote awareness and bring about action from community stakeholders
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Acts as ‘point of contact’ for action
groups/committees as needed