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Colin Doucette, B.SW

Human Services Professional
Calgary,AB

Summary

Performance-driven professional with over 10 years of experience in social services field. Values are deeply rooted in evidence-based and anti-oppression principles to support support Calgarians. Honours diversity and celebrates context and complexity. Recognizes the role and impact of collaboration and is committed to working together to solve tough social problems.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Equity Program Consultant

City of Calgary
12.2023 - Current
  • Consulted with a wide range of key partners to embed equity-based approaches within their operations, policies, and service plans.
  • Curated and facilitated engaging presentations with a wide range of partners to introduce and build capacity for the use of the Equity Analysis Tool.
  • Created policy options, analyzed opportunities and risks related to equity initiatives.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assessed capacity and provided strategic direction to other business units on equity-related issues.
  • Managed and supported projects related to Equity in Service Delivery Fund to improve and embed equity considerations in day-to-day service delivery.
  • Conducted focus groups and interviews, gathering valuable qualitative information on equity in service delivery for more than 30 City service lines.

Community Liaison

The City Of Calgary Youth Employment Centre
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Networked with local organizations, leaders, and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
  • Organized and executed Youth Employment Centre (YEC) Annual Youth Hiring Fair attracting 88 employers and over 4100 youth.
  • Organized, scheduled and facilitated in-person information sessions and community promotional events.
  • Managed all social media marketing networks for Youth Employment Centre including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter resulting in positive increase in reach, followers and engagement all platforms.
  • Curated monthly Youth Employment Centre newsletter sent to over 600 monthly subscribers.
  • Spearheaded Community Resource Portfolio to deliver engaging and informational professional development opportunities for staff team.
  • Organized and managed targeted social media campaigns for YEC hiring events and fairs resulting in increase of client uptake and community engagement across multiple platforms.

Manager of Community Engagement

Antyx Community Arts
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Networked with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
  • Facilitated brainstorming sessions between cross-functional teams to develop strategy and creative ideas for future youth engagement events.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
  • Increased program outreach by building strong relationships with non-profit leaders in community.
  • Supervised staff of 5 personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.

Program Manager

Trellis (Formerly Aspen Family and Community Network Society)
04.2019 - 04.2021
  • Oversaw day-to-day Group Care program operations and service delivery implementation in alignment with Children Service's contract requirements, portfolio scope of practice and Trellis organizational purpose, vision, and values.
  • Coached and supervised 10 full-time staff members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Initiated and facilitated ongoing region-wide sector coalition involving government stakeholders and 7 Group Care providing organizations in Calgary to improve youth in care outcomes.
  • Initiated and chaired LGBTQ2S+ Working Committee to support equity for LGBTQ2S+ employees.
  • Active member of Trauma Informed Practice Working Committee and Occupational Health & Safety Committee.

Member at Large (Volunteer)

Centre For Sexuality - Community Advisory Board
3 2023 - Current
  • Maintained effective community coalitions and provided insight into needs of 2SGBTQ community to develop programming and lead community initiatives.
  • Facilitated 2SGBTQ community feedback event to engage community and promote initiatives related to supporting 2SGBTQ+ mens health.
  • Demonstrated specialized knowledge of and experience with equity, diversity and inclusion activities.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through interviewing community members on issues that impact their wellbeing.
  • Identified community issues, analyzed information and proposed solutions to problems to partners.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (B.SW) -

Memorial University Of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL
09.2009 - 2014.05

Certification

Anti-Racism 101 Modules, LMS City of Calgary

Timeline

Anti-Racism 101 Modules, LMS City of Calgary

10-2024

Equity Program Consultant

City of Calgary
12.2023 - Current

Introduction to Gender-based Analysis Plus Certificate - Government of Canada

10-2023

Community Liaison

The City Of Calgary Youth Employment Centre
09.2022 - 12.2023

First Aid CPR/AED Level C Certified- Canadian Red Cross - Exp. Sept 2025

09-2022

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Certified (ASIST) - Exp. June 2025

06-2022

Manager of Community Engagement

Antyx Community Arts
04.2022 - 09.2022

Indigenous Canada Certificate -

06-2020

Program Manager

Trellis (Formerly Aspen Family and Community Network Society)
04.2019 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Social Work (B.SW) -

Memorial University Of Newfoundland
09.2009 - 2014.05

Member at Large (Volunteer)

Centre For Sexuality - Community Advisory Board
3 2023 - Current

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