Dayle Eshelby

Experience

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  Town of Lockeport

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Coordinator

  Developed Lockeport Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) to satisfy Federal and Municipal Funding Agreement. Lockeport Revitalization Event, facilitated public process, workshops, outreach and research to identify sustainability priorities, goals, actions and strategies.

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  RESOLVE! Management

  Jan 2010 - now

  Development Leadership

  Community Development Leadership ConsultantRESOLVE! Management enhances your development leadership and your organization's direction by empowering your most valuable asset - your people - through riveting workshops, coaching, conflict mediation, direction honing and motivational addresses.

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  Canadian Rural Secretariat

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Researcher and Communications Representative

  Community liaison, engagement and research

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  Town of Lockeport

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2016

  Town Councillor

  A member of the team responsible for the governance of the Town of Lockeport, guided by provincial legislation, and for establishing policies affecting the Town by resolutions and by-laws

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  Mount st Vincent University/ Tri-County Women's Centre

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2014

  Research Assistant and Coordinator, Shelbure Food Security Research

  Research Coordination/Organization:Research and Community Coordinator in the Activating Change Together for Community Food Security (ACT for CFS 5-year participatory research project) to increase community food security for all Nova Scotians. Rooted in lived experiences, real community needs and innovative solutions, the ACT for CFS Researcher and Community Coordinator amplified and broadened conversation, research, and action to strengthen capacity for policy change.• Designing research methods (survey, interviews, focus groups, story sharing, photovoice, guides, etc)• Logistics and scheduling focus groups, interviews and surveys including advertising• Recruiting and coordinating research participantsConducting research:• Interviews– Barriers and opportunities to selling locally; Service providers surveys; Focus groups; Photo/video research; Story sharing research; Mapping Compiling and transcribing research:• Research themeing, coding and analysis Show less

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  Department of Community Services

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2014

  Employment Support Services Case worker

  Responsible for the delivery of employment support services including employability assessment, need determination, career/employment counselling, generic case management including the Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities program, workshop facilitation, referrals to appropriate community resources and facilitating access to training and employment, job development enabling the movement of clients into employment. Maintain computerized case updates and completing monthly reports on caseload activity Show less

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  Canadian Association for University Continuing Education, CAUCE

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  President’s Roundtable participant, Learning in a Global Context: Think Globally and Act Locally

  Canadian Association for University Continuing Education, CAUCE, is a professional association of deans, directors, senior administrative personnel and practitioners whose professional careers are in university continuing education in Canada. The association’s mandate is to enhance the scope and quality of educational opportunities for adults at the university level by advancing the stature and expertise of institutions and individuals devoted to providing these lifelong learning opportunities.

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  St. Marry's University

  Dec 2014 - Dec 2016

  Rural Coordinator, Silver Economy Engagement Network

  The Rural Coordinator is responsible for developing and delivering Silver Economy Engagement Network (SEEN) projects to rural regions of Nova Scotia. SEEN is an initiative of Saint Mary’s University Division of Continuing Education, promoting employment, volunteerism and knowledge sharing with the fifty plus population through the identification of opportunities to utilize skills and knowledge in retirement.

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  Centre for Local Prosperity

  Mar 2017 - now

  Vice Chairperson

  The Centre for Local Prosperity is a registered Nova Scotia non-profit organization promoting local economic solutions for rural communities throughout Canada. The Centre organizes major conferences and small community based working sessions and conducts evidence-based studies that often lead to community consultation and implementation. We draw on examples throughout the world and right here at home. Our work draws its strength through citizen, business and local government collaboration. We encourage practical, innovative and experimental community development initiatives and sustainable business practices that focus on balancing community purpose with business and industry profit. Show less

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  Shelburne County Learning Network

  Dec 2017 - Jan 2017

  Educator

  As an educator at Shelburne County Learning Network I work with Shelburne County Learners, days and evenings, to create their own schedule and working pace to learn computer basics, GED prep, upgrade math and literacy skills, and work towards completing grade 12 education.

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  Food Processing Skills Canada

  May 2018 - now

  Facilitator, Adult Educator

  Succeeding at Work is the most progressive, industry led programming available anywhere in Canada delivering over $25,000 of FREE TRAINING in the skills industry is looking for. This 7-week program includes over 40 courses in Workplace Essential Skills, Food Safety Skills, Workplace Safety Skills,Employability and Personal Development.Succeeding at Work is about finding an awesome job or a forever career in an industry that employs 1 in 8 Canadians. FOOD. Succeeding at Work trains not just skills, but the person behind the skills. It is about keeping that new job and discovering opportunities in an always exciting and always growing industry. Show less