Family Supports Coordinator

Family Supports Coordinator

Location :   #200 12308 111 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

Closing Date :   February 18, 2026, or until suitable candidate found

Position Status :   One (1) Full-time (40 hours / week) Permanent Position

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is recruiting for a Family Supports Coordinator within the Children and Family Services Early Learning Program. Reporting to the Family Supports Supervisor, the Family Supports Coordinator organizes and delivers caregiver-focused programming, including province-wide playgroups and initiatives that support Métis caregivers in their roles. This role focuses on building caregiver capacity through culturally grounded programs that strengthen knowledge, confidence, and connection to Métis culture and community. The coordinator works to bridge connections between caregivers by creating opportunities to expand peer support networks and shared learning across Alberta. Working collaboratively with internal teams and community partners, the coordinator ensures programming is accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Métis values and family-centered approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, coordinate, and deliver culturally grounded Family Supports programming for caregivers, including province-wide playgroups and caregiver-focused initiatives.
• Develop and contribute new program concepts and resources that build caregiver knowledge, confidence, and skills using innovative and community-informed approaches.
• Coordinate opportunities that connect caregivers with one another to strengthen peer support networks across communities.
• Work collaboratively with other coordinators and team members to co-deliver programs and support consistent implementation.
• Manage program timelines, schedules, and deliverables to ensure efficient and responsive delivery, including, but not limited to, monitoring participation, outcomes, and caregiver feedback, to support continuous improvement and program refinement.
• Identify opportunities to enhance and expand Family Supports programming through innovation and community-informed approaches.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with Métis caregivers, communities, and internal and external partners. Collaborate with the Child & Family Services communications team to support program-specific communications, outreach, and resources.
• Support logistical planning, materials coordination, and budget tracking for Family Supports initiatives.
• Ensure programs and activities meet safety, accessibility, and quality standards.
• Provide regular updates, documentation, and recommendations to the Family Supports Supervisor and / or Manager.
• Participate in and support the overall strategic direction of the Children and Family Services department and Otipemisiwak Métis Government.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

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What We Offer

Métis applicants are encouraged to apply.

Apply online today at   http : / / albertametis.com / careers /

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.