About Closer To Home Community Services

About Us: Closer to Home Community Services (CTH) is a non-profit organization located in Alberta since 1995. CTH provides a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of children, youth and families. Be a part of an innovative team that envisions a world where “every child is thriving within supportive family and community relationships”. Join in our mission to facilitate growth and belonging in communities of meaningful relationships and where our integrity is grounded in evidence-based practice authentically informed by, and connected to, diverse cultural wisdom. Together, we will journey with children and families to uncover strength, hope and healing, creating new possibilities for a brighter future.

About the Position: This is a Full-Time Temporary position, mid June to end of August (approximately 10 weeks). Working closely with the team at our North Central Family Resource Network, The Camp Coordinator oversees the activities of 3 Camp Leaders and youth/parent volunteers. The Camp Coordinator plays a key role in planning and implementing Closer to Home’s Summer in the City (SITC) program for youth ages 7-12.

This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program (CSJP) through Employment and Social Development Canada; so all candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Be between the ages of 15 and 30 years
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee
• Have all compliance documentation required by Closer to Home from the last 6 months
• • Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License
  • First Aid CPR Level C
  • Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
  • Intervention Record Check

Responsibilities:

• Guiding and mentoring Summer Camp Leaders and volunteers, escalating complex issues to the FRN Coordinator.
• Supporting registration processes and assisting in the development of program curriculum.
• Leading daily field trips to various locations across Calgary, ensuring participant safety and engagement.
• Managing scheduling issues and resolving logistical conflicts as they arise.
• Executing data entry in Penelope, ensuring all family follow-up questions are documented.
• Tracking daily attendance and conducting follow-up calls for children who are unwell or absent.
• Gathering feedback from field trips to assist with ongoing program evaluation.
• Performing administrative data entry and assisting in analyzing program metrics.
• Completing the end-of-summer "Summer in the City" comprehensive report.
• Maintaining site cleanliness and organization across all SITC program locations.
• Participate in staff training and professional development workshops.

Qualifications:

• This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program (CSJP) through Employment and Social Development Canada; so all candidates must meet the eligibility criteria
• Demonstrated ability and previous experience in working with children and youth
• Supervisory experience is considered an asset
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Highly organized, adaptable and able to effectively manage multiple priorities at one time
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Culturally competent and able to conduct yourself in a respectful manner, encouraging of the cultural/spiritual beliefs and practices of others
• A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and an Intervention Record Check must be completed prior to commencement. Any convictions or records should be disclosed before hire
• Current First Aid Level C from an Alberta OHS Approved agency
• This position requires travel to and from locations around the city. We ask that the successful candidate have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Experience working in a non-profit setting is considered an asset

Required Competencies: All positions at Closer to Home Community Services require (5) competencies: Instills Trust, Consumer Focus, Communicates Effectively, Situational Adaptability and Ensures Accountability.

Closing Date: April 24, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information on our organization, please visit our website at**www.closertohome.com.

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge that we are gathered on the ancestral lands of the Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy), which is comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani and Amskapi Piikani Nations, and the shared territories of the Tsuut’ina Nation and Iyarhe Nakoda Nations, all of whom are the original signatories of the Blackfoot Treaty #7 in Southern Alberta. We also recognize Mohkinstsis (Calgary) as a home to members of the Metis Settlements and communities within Alberta.