Community Development Coordinator - Children & Family

The City of Beaumont is growing and so is our Community Services team! Our team is highly collaborative, professional, fun, and passionate about supporting the vision of a growing, vibrant, and spirited community. Beaumont’s location within the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, provides a variety of rewarding challenges and the opportunity to apply forward-thinking concepts to advance Beaumont’s vision.

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Ready to serve as a vital link between the community and agency champions, fostering collaborative efforts to enhance the well-being of individuals and families in the City of Beaumont? If so, our opportunity as a Community Development Coordinator would be your chance to enact positive change and create lasting impact.

As a Community Development Coordinator, you will serve as a vital link between the community and agency champions, facilitating a coordinated approach to locally driven preventative social initiatives in the City of Beaumont. Reporting to the Supervisor of FCSS, this role presents an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of individuals, families, and the broader community.

What YOU’RE Responsible for:

• Provide information, referral, and support to enhance the strengths, skills, and abilities of individuals, families, and the community.
• Conduct client intakes and appointments, offering information and referrals to parents and caregivers as needed.
• Collaborate with key champions to develop, implement, and facilitate preventative social programming for families and caregivers of young children.
• Organize and lead group activities for children in elementary schools and the broader community.
• Consult and collaborate with key champions to facilitate community engagement and enhance partnerships with local agencies and community groups.
• Facilitate early childhood development (ECD) programming to support child development and family well-being.
• Coordinate community presentations, workshops, and events, such as professional development (PD) day programs and summer camps.
• Collect and report provincial and municipal outcome data to assess the effectiveness of programs and services.
• Identify social trends and issues related to children and families in the community to inform program development and implementation.
• Participate in annual strategic planning to align initiatives with community needs and organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with internal and external committees and agencies, fostering partnerships to address community challenges.
• Promote awareness of the importance of investing in early childhood development and advocate for initiatives that support child well-being.
• Partner with Early Childhood Development contract coordinator on programs and initiatives to support children and families in the community.
• Ensure adherence to Legislative regulations, Safety Directives and procedures and all respectful workplace standards.
• Report unsafe conditions and near miss incidents promptly.
• Attend regular safety meetings and promote a positive attitude.
• Other duties as assigned

What YOU Bring:

• Degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Psychology, Social Work (registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers is an asset), or related field.
• 5 years' experience in community development, with a preference for experience in a municipal government setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders and build partnerships.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including marginalized groups, immigrants, refugees, and individuals with disabilities.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Equivalencies may be considered.

What WE Offer:

• A salary range of $71,143.80 - $92,820.00 per annum (based on experience and qualifications)
• Employer paid Health and Dental benefits package
• Eligibility to participate in our Earned Day off and Hybrid Work Program
• Health Wellness and Learning Spending Account
• Membership to the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre
• Enrolment in Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
• 35-hour work week (some evening and weekend work may be required)
• And an amazing team to work with!!

If you meet these qualifications, please submit your cover letter and resume as one document by 9:00 AM on September 5, 2025.

The City of Beaumont is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. This means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Any persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected]

Information For Applicants:

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system. If you have any difficulties, please reach out to our HR department.
• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Final candidates for this position will be required to undergo pre-employment screening, including reference checks, education verification, and a criminal record check.

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