Financial Empowerment Coordinator

About e4c e4c journeys with people as they shape the lives they envision, building resources, relationships, and belonging in the communities they call home. Guided by our vision of a community where every person has the opportunity to live with dignity, belonging, and purpose, we deliver person-led, collaborative, and evidence-informed services that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. Rooted in our core values of courage, compassion, connection, and commitment, we are dedicated to creating lasting opportunities and meaningful community impact. Position Summary Are you passionate about financial literacy? Are you great at working with personal finances and taxes? If you love to help people learn how to budget and manage money, become a Financial Empowerment Coordinator with e4c. This work focuses on building capacity to reduce poverty and empower people to improve their lives. We work alongside vulnerable populations in Edmonton to build their personal finance skills and assets.This role splits focus between coordinating free tax services under the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVIP) [https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/community-volunteer-income-tax-program.html] , and facilitating practical financial literacy workshops around Edmonton. Schedule * Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (full-time, office hours) * Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, with adjusted scheduling Key Responsibilities * Plan, organize, and facilitate engaging financial literacy workshops tailored to people experiencing low income, housing instability, and challenging circumstances. * Coordinate, schedule, and set up community income tax clinics. * Act as a liaison with the Canada Revenue Agency for the CVIP program. * Train and support community tax volunteers, ensuring proper use of CVIP tax software and strict adherence to data confidentiality. * Assist participants with navigating and accessing federal and provincial benefits, subsidies, and income supports. * Develop accessible, up-to-date financial literacy materials and resources. * Conduct financial literacy outreach, build relationships with shelter managers, housing providers, and community agencies. * Track program outcomes, draft documents and communicate using Microsoft Office apps. Qualifications Education * Post secondary education in Business, Human Services, Education, Human Ecology, Communications, or Political Science Certification * Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and vehicle * Proof of vehicle insurance, registration and 3-year drivers abstract. Experience * 2+ years of experience in human services or financial literacy. * Strong understanding of personal taxation. Experience coordinating or volunteering with the tax clinics would be preferred. * Facilitation skills and experience to deliver engaging, accessible workshops for diverse audiences. * Ability to explain complex financial concepts in plain language and adapt content for low literacy audiences. * Highly organized, capable of managing multiple project timelines and volunteer cohorts. * Strong understanding of personal finance, social assistance and income benefits. Compensation and Benefits * Competitive Salary: $54,080.00[https://static.workforcenow.adp.com/cccustom/Client/Recruitment/cs_fin~1_4fe41ff8-eecb-4746-a333-82665a700ec8.png] * 3 weeks vacation + 10 paid sick days * Robust Benefits Package * Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) * Health Spending Account (HSA) * RRSP Matching * Professional Development Opportunities At e4c diversity is our strength. We embrace diversity and offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. We welcome your application regardless of origin, culture, ethnicity, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation or faith. Prior to successful employment with e4c, applicants are required to submit a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check.

The Financial Empowerment Coordinator facilitates financial literacy workshops and manages community income tax clinics. They also act as a liaison with the Canada Revenue Agency and support participants in accessing income benefits.

Candidates must have post-secondary education in a relevant field and at least two years of experience in human services or financial literacy. A valid driver's license and vehicle are required for this role.

• Vacation • Paid sick days • Health benefits • Employee Family Assistance Program • Health Spending Account • RRSP Matching • Professional development opportunities

• BudgetingPreferred
• case managementPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred
• Project managementPreferred
• Relationship BuildingPreferred

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• Financial literacy
• Personal taxation
• Workshop facilitation
• Community outreach
• Volunteer coordination
• Budgeting
• Microsoft Office
• Data confidentiality
• Case management
• Public speaking
• Relationship building
• Project management
• Tax Software
• Courage
• Compassion
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Income Tax
• Financial Literacy
• Human Ecology
• Human Services
• Innovation
• Personal Finance
• Political Sciences
• Social Support
• Tax Compliance Software
• Scheduling

• Social Services
• Finance & Accounting
• Education
• Administrative
• Empowerment Coach
• Community / Political Organizer
• Policy and Planning Managers
• Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week