Early Years Coordinator

Early Years Coordinator

Location: #200 12308 111 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta            

Closing Date: January 6, 2025  

Position Status: 6 Full-time (40 hours/work) Permanent Positions           

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is recruiting for up to an additional six (6) Early Years Coordinators that will support the development and implementation of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government’s Early Years Programs. Reporting to the Early Years Supervisor, the successful candidates will be responsible for developing and implementing Early Years programming designed to support and enhance the unique experiences, culture, and history of Métis Albertans. This includes the development and implementation of inclusive community events for Métis children and families, and other initiatives identified through community engagements and best practices. Successful candidates will have experience with development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, event and engagement planning, a passion for early learning and literacy, and a desire to improve early learning outcomes for Métis Albertans.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Early Years Supervisor and Early Years team members to develop and expand Early Learning Programming ensuring that programming and services are delivered according to projected timelines and adhere to best-practices and values.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining program documents including, but not limited to, program templates, processes, and other resources that guide programs.
• Supports the dissemination of program and initiative outputs through reports and other knowledge translation products for Métis community and other stakeholders.
• Fosters and maintains critical and collaborative partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure deliverables, reporting, and deadlines are met.
• Support in the development, planning, organizing, and implementation of provincial family events.
• Collaborates with the Early Years Supervisor and Early Years team members to develop proposals and identify funding opportunities for community support and pilot initiatives.
• Support other Otipemisiwak Métis Government Children's Services initiatives and other duties as required.
• Assists with planning and implementation of community engagements, as required.