Coordinator, Community

Requisition :4056
Affiliation: CUPE Municipal
Position Type: Temporary Full Time
Fixed Term Duration:Approximately four (4) months
Number of Openings: 1
Bi-weekly

Working Hours:

70 hours bi-weekly
Shift/

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Department/ Branch: Community Services, Community Partnerships & Initiatives
Job Location:Fort Mc Murray

Pay Level:PL13
Rate: $53.16
COLA:Bi-Weekly - $480

Reposted (dd/mm/yyyy): 26/02/2026 (original CUPE closing date:22/02/2026 )
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): Open Until Filled
Posting Type:Internal and External

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Be the difference in someone’s day.

At the heart of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Community Services team is all about people. Whether you’re supporting the RCMP, building partnerships, or answering resident inquiries through Pulse, you’re helping create safe, connected, and thriving communities. We’re united by one purpose: serving people and strengthening the region.

If you're passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a collaborative team that supports every corner of the municipality, this is your opportunity to help build a better tomorrow.

Under general supervision, the Coordinator, Community develops strategic community partnerships that enable citizens and user groups to develop community programs, projects and events; operate facilities; and establish systems to empower community ownership. Areas of focus may include recreation/sport, culture/arts, heritage, beautification, and community/recreation facility related programs, events and initiatives.

• Research and design special events, programs, and projects to encourage active participation in recreation/sport, culture/arts, beautification and community/recreation facility related programs, events and initiatives that enhance quality of life.
• Liaise and build relationships with agencies and groups and remain the primary contact for assigned program development and support areas.
• Analyze resources and goals for community programming with groups and provide solutions and recommendations.
• Facilitate workshops, provide technical advice and guidance, and assist agencies and other local organizations to achieve their plans and ongoing community development and capacity building.
• Develop and/or evaluate plans, reports, and strategies to ensure community needs are met to optimize service levels and encourage community pride and ownership.
• Lead community engagements in alignment with other internal departments and as required for recreation/sport, culture/arts, heritage, beautification and community/recreation facility related programs, events, and initiatives.
• Plan and develop advertisement and promotional campaigns for programs and events relative to these programs.
• Research and access grants and canvasses for donations, gifts-in-kind, and corporate sponsorship for cost containment.
• Provide administrative functions including the preparation of Council reports, administrative briefing notes, business planning, policies, and budgets.
• Proactively seek opportunities to create positive customer service experience, assist members of the public, and provide excellent customer service.
• Manage all required work related to branch events, programs, and projects within the approved budget.
• Manage events and programs as required in areas where pre-identified community gaps exist and coordinate a variety of volunteer related programs and services.
• Coordinate all internal resources on behalf of community organizations hosting events and activities in the region.
• Assist in the creation and responsible for the management of various agreements/contracts.
• Assess programs and projects to ensure that municipal workplace safety policies and procedures are in place and are followed.
• Ensure the use of community development principles in project implementation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Proven planning, programming, leadership, and…