Description
COMPETITION # 2026-012
POSITION TYPE TERM, FULL-TIME
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Service Delivery, the Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting and coordinating Indian Residential School (IRS) programming. This role ensures the effective implementation of program objectives through strong organizational, financial, and communication practices.
The Program Coordinator works closely with program staff, leadership, and external stakeholders to ensure efficient program operations, adherence to organizational policies, and continuous program growth and development. The position plays a key role in supporting culturally responsive programming that addresses the needs of Indian Residential School Survivors.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage the program budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources
- Approve and coordinate the purchase of program supplies and equipment
- Assist with the preparation of grant applications and other funding opportunities
- Coordinate communication between program staff, organizational leadership, and external stakeholders
- Manage administrative functions, including budgeting, logistics, and interim and year-end reporting
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee program activities, schedules, and timelines
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and best practices
- Track expenditures and maintain accurate financial and program records
- Manage internal and external communications, including media relations and social media
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with team members and external partner
- Schedule and organize meetings and events; prepare agendas and supporting materials
- Ensure effective use of technology for meetings, presentations, and program operation
- Prepare reports, proposals, and required documentation
- Support program growth, evaluation, and development initiatives
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Proven experience as a Program Coordinator or in a related role.
- Understanding of the history and ongoing impacts of the Indian Residential School system is a strong asset.
- Experience supporting community-based or social service programs is an asset.
- Knowledge of budgeting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with Adobe is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience with administrative and clerical tasks.
- Bachelor’s degree (BSc/BA) in Business Administration or a related field is required or considered an asset.
- Ability to work respectfully with Indigenous communities, Survivors, and families.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends as required.
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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