Respect Canada is looking for a facilitator to lead the Vancouver Respect Canada Forums
Respect Forum meetings bring together people from health and social services, all levels of government, universities, community organizations, and peer support organizations. Participants have the opportunity to talk about their organizations, the services they provide, the challenges they face, and their research and community engagement activities — paving the way to explore possibilities for collaboration. By-invitation-only Respect Forum meetings have been held semi-annually since the fall of 2016. With support from Veterans Affairs Canada’s Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund, the Respect Forum holds semi annual meetings in locations across Canada, from Victoria BC to Saint John’s NL. In addition we maintain an online directory of organizations dedicated to improve mental health and quality of life of veterans and emergency workers as well as their loved ones.
Our Mission is to create a network among organizations that support CAF & RCMP veterans, Emergency Responders, and their families in overcoming challenges such as transition, mental health, and housing instability by promoting collaboration that improves service delivery.
Position Overview
The Respect Canada Western Region is seeking an energetic individual to facilitate two forums in the lower mainland per year, each approximately two hours in duration. The Respect Forum provides a unique opportunity to learn about services available to retired uniformed personnel within the community, featuring networking, knowledge sharing, and group discussions.
Responsibilities
Plan, lead and facilitate two Respect Forums annually.
- Engage participants in discussions related to the well-being of uniformed personnel and their families.
- Coordinate with local organizations to ensure a diverse range of insights and resources are shared.
- Promote collaboration that enhances the delivery of services addressing transition out of service, mental health, addiction and housing instability.
- Provide feedback and reports on forum outcomes and participant engagement.
Qualifications
- Experience serving in the military or emergency services (police, fire, EMS) or interacting with such individuals through support services is preferred.
- Strong leadership and facilitation skills.
- Excellent communication and networking abilities.
- Passion for supporting uniformed personnel and their families.
- Motivated and proactive approach to community engagement.
Compensation
- Expenses covered for each forum delivered.
- Stipend paid for each forum facilitated.
Application Process
Interested parties should contact Drew Burgwin via email at drew@respectcanada.org to express their interest and provide details of their relevant experience, or visit our website at respectcanada.org for more information.
