Company Description

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

Job Description

The FCSS department provides social services to the residents of the County. Programs will be directed towards seniors, children, youth, families and volunteers to promote their social and emotional well-being.

This position is responsible for community social development by overseeing the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of FCSS Child, Youth and, Family programs. This position also includes recruitment, supervision, education and performance reviews for staff in this stream: Family and Child Development Coordinator, Community School Liaison Counsellors and Summer Day Camp Programmer and Assistant.

Job Duties:

• Overseeing and facilitating community social planning initiatives in consultation with Family and Community staff and community stakeholders

• Assessing and researching needs, identifying resources and fostering social development initiatives

• Providing guidance, support and mentoring

• Working with community stakeholders to secure funding and partnerships that support development activities and programs

• Administering, evaluating and reporting on community and program initiatives

• Oversee the administrative duties and documents required to meet playschool licensing requirements

• Ensure all records are created and maintained according to the County policies

• Ensuring all work-related information is kept confidential as per policy and in accordance with Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

• Assisting the FCSS Director in the preparation and monitoring of the program budget areas

Qualifications

• Degree in the human services field related to social work, child and youth care, psychology, social science or other health-related disciplines

• Supervisory experience of minimum 5 years working with children, families and community

• Ability to lead, motivate and coach others

• Clean Criminal Record Check and Child and Youth Information Services Check

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract

Additional Information

Contract Length: This is a 6-month term position from the date of hire.

Work Schedule: This position works Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm for 35 hours per week. Overtime is paid at a 1.5x rate.

Hourly Pay: $58.96 to $69.36 per hour

This posting will be open until October 10, 2025 until 11.59 pm Mountain Time.

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. We do not accept applications sent via email.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@countygp.ab.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
• This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.