About TIES

The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) is a not-for-profit registered charitable organization that has been actively serving newcomers and low-income Calgarians since 1988. TIES' primary goal is to provide immigrants and economically disadvantaged individuals with a solid foothold in Canada and afford them the opportunities to feel belonging in their new community.

To provide high-quality, innovative language education, economic empowerment support, and holistic services for newcomers and Canadians in need, along with community-based research that benefits the broader community.

‍At TIES, we offer more than a job. We offer the opportunity to shape inclusive systems, strengthen communities, and contribute to meaningful social change. Our work is grounded in our values of Togetherness in Action, Inclusivity by Design, Empowerment with Purpose, and Strength in Curiosity.

If you are passionate about building inclusive workplaces and contributing to community impact, we invite you to apply to this opportunity.

About the Position

Position TitleEconomic Development Coordinator

Job Type Full Time, Temporary - 35 hours per week (8 weeks)

Work Location Onsite

Reports to Manager, Settlement and Financial Literacy

Summary of Role

The Economic Development Coordinator supports the delivery of financial literacy and settlement programming, including Money Smart initiatives. This role contributes to outreach, data management, reporting, and program development to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Support outreach and promotional activities for financial literacy programs, including preparing outreach materials, contacting community partners, and assisting with event logistics
• Assist in the development, formatting, and updating of educational materials, presentations, and workshop content for clients
• Accurately enter, update, and maintain client and program data in systems such as iCARE, Excel trackers, and CRM databases, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
• Support data collection processes, including surveys and attendance tracking, and assist with compiling and organizing data for reporting purposes
• Collaborate with program staff to review data trends, identify gaps, and support continuous improvement of services
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly program reports, including summarizing activities, outputs, and client engagement
• Provide administrative and reception support, including responding to inquiries, booking appointments, and supporting front desk coverage when required
• Assist in monitoring, tracking, and maintaining inventory of program materials, devices, and resources
• Support the coordination and delivery of workshops, including room setup, participant registration, and material preparation
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and stored in accordance with privacy and organizational standards

This job posting reflects the general duties of the role but is not intended to be a detailed description of all duties. The Economic Development Coordinator may be asked to perform other duties as required or assigned.

Core Competencies

• Communication & Collaboration
• Inclusivity & Cultural Responsiveness
• Adaptability & Resilience
• Instructional & Service Excellence
• Continuous Learning & Growth Mindset
• Leadership & Accountability

Requirements / Qualifications

• High School Diploma or currently enrolled in college or university
• Experience working with non-profit organizations is an asset
• Comfortable with using technology, e.g. MS Office, Internet, skype, websites
• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation
• International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizen or permanent residents

TIES is proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about our mission and can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, place of origin, source of income, mental and physical disability, age or veteran status.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about building inclusive workplaces and strengthening communities, we invite you to apply.

The successful candidate must complete a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and a Child Intervention Record Check.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

TIES is committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. To request accommodation, please contact us.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.