Community Development Coordinator

Reporting to the Parks & Recreation Supervisor, the Community Development Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of recreation-based and FCSS-based programs and events. This position supports the well‑being of Yellowhead County residents by fostering community engagement, promoting active living, and delivering preventative social programs. Based out of the Edson office, this position will provide recreation initiatives that serve the entire County, while FCSS programming will focus primarily on the west end, delivered in collaboration with Wildwood FCSS staff and supervisor.

Administration

• Utilize and manage the online registration system for program enrollment and participant tracking.
• Manage budgets and expenditures as per the County’s Purchasing Policy, including preparing purchase orders, monitoring program/event expenses, and assisting with financial and program outcome reporting.
• Seek grant opportunities and program sponsorship.
• Participate in emergency social services initiatives as required.
• Research and maintain a knowledge base of local, regional, and provincial services and partners to provide programming that aligns with community needs.
• Actively participate in area, facility, cross‑department and/or County wide planning, initiatives, and meetings.
• Negotiate, prepare, and provide contracts for community organizations, contractors, and program instructors.
• Maintain and analyze participation records and statistics for reporting and future planning.
• Ensure risk management and safety standards are in place and consistent with County standards and policy, keeping in mind Provincial and Federal legislation.
• Analyze and make recommendations on fees and charges (rental rates, admissions, passes, program fees, etc.) based on philosophy, policy, expenses, leader/participant ratios, sponsorship levels and/or partnership opportunities.
• Coordinate the inventory, use, and procurement of equipment and supplies used by staff and volunteers in programs.
• Respond to requests made by partners, community members, groups, agencies, media, and others as it pertains to programs and events as required.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Program Development

• Identify and implement community development opportunities which enhance active living, cultural, and preventative social community experiences.
• Coordinate seasonal recreation programs, special events, and community wellness initiatives.
• Deliver FCSS programming that supports individuals, families, and community groups, with a focus on prevention and capacity‑building.
• Ensure programs are inclusive, accessible, and supportive of diverse populations.
• Collaborate with the FCSS department on programs and refer requests to appropriate counterparts.
• Maintain awareness of programs, services, and events offered by urban partners in Edson and Hinton to ensure alignment of service delivery and advise the Supervisor of these initiatives.
• Facilitate and/or provide training opportunities that meet community certification needs.
• Facilitate services that enrich and strengthen the quality of life by developing skills so people can function more effectively within their own environment.
• Facilitate the development and delivery of programs, services, and events through identified needs, priorities, and strategies.
• Guide program and service delivery by staying abreast of market trends, best practices, and current issues within the industry.
• Implement evaluation tools and processes, including lesson plans, objectives, success measures, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and recruit qualified instructors & volunteers as required.

Community Engagement and Partnerships

• Actively seek out, establish, and maintain effective partnerships and collaboration opportunities to enhance program and service delivery and to develop community capacity.
• Initiate processes and strategies to engage community participation and identify needs.
• Respond effectively to difficult, controversial, and/or complex issues in regard to public complaints, public behaviour, and community relationships.
• Commit department resources within assigned parameters.
• Represent…