Land-Based and Mobile Learning Manager

Job Description

Land-Based and Mobile Learning Manager – Early Learning Programs

Location :  #200 12308 111 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

Closing Date :  Until Suitable Candidate Found

Position Status :  Full-time (40 hours / work) Permanent

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the Children and Family Services (CFS) Department is recruiting for a full-time Land-Based and Mobile Learning Manager to lead the development and delivery of Métis-specific, culturally grounded land-based education and mobile learning opportunities for Métis children and families. This position will oversee province-wide initiatives focused on connecting Métis families to land, culture, and community through immersive learning experiences and mobile programs. These initiatives may include family retreats, seasonal land-based camps, and traveling early learning programs designed to reach families across Alberta. The successful candidate will be a strong program leader who excels in coordination, planning, and evaluation, with a passion for advancing Métis knowledge, traditional practices, and connection to the land.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of land-based and mobile learning initiatives that promote Métis culture, family connection, and traditional knowledge.
• Develop and manage timelines, budgets, and logistics for land-based family retreats, community-based learning camps, and mobile learning programs.
• Lead the expansion of existing land-based and mobile programming to increase accessibility and engagement across Alberta.
• Ensure that programming is inclusive, culturally grounded, and reflective of Métis identity, values, and seasonal practices.
• Collaborate with the Strategic and Cultural Advisor to ensure programming is inclusive, culturally grounded, and reflective of Métis identity, language, and values.
• Manage and provide direction to a team of supervisory and program staff responsible for land-based and mobile learning initiatives.
• Oversee and contribute to supervisory duties, including hiring, training, coaching, and conducting performance reviews.
• Foster a supportive team environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and professional growth.
• Develop and maintain program processes, procedures, and reporting systems to ensure efficient and effective delivery.
• Collaborate with the Strategic and Cultural Advisor and CFS senior leadership to assess program impact and outcomes.
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with Métis families, communities, and partners across Alberta.
• Represent the Otipemisiwak Métis Government at events, conferences, and gatherings to share program successes and promote participation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the CFS Early Learning strategy and workplan.
• Support proposal writing, reporting, and knowledge dissemination for community and funding partners.
• Collaborate with the CFS communications team to develop programs specific communication strategies.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

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What We Offer

Métis applicants are encouraged to apply. Apply online today at

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online one-way video interview. Should you have any concerns with completing the video interview, please reach out to Human Resources by responding to the email invitation. No phone calls please.

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Otipemisiwak Métis Government About Métis Nation of Alberta

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta is the oldest continuous Métis government in Canada. It was originally established in , and has been built by Alberta Métis over generations. The Otipemisiwak Métis Government delivers programs and services to Métis Citizens living throughout Alberta through its governance structures and affiliates including , , as well as its .

Currently, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government has over 64,000 registered Citizens, residing in every part of Alberta, and maintains the only objectively verifiable that identifies Métis Citizens and rights-holders living in Alberta. The reported the Otipemisiwak Métis Government has the largest membership of any federally-recognized Métis government in Canada.