Family Services Coordinator at City of Cold Lake

With a population of approximately 16,300, Cold Lake is a city that offers a wealth of excitement, adventure, and entertainment for all in any season. Hugging the southern shores of Alberta’s seventh largest lake, this recreational paradise can be accessed in summer and winter through western Canada’s largest inland marina. New housing, excellent educational facilities, a multipurpose recreational facility, and a college are just a few of the highlights that truly make Cold Lake a community of choice.

Job Purpose & Responsibilities

The City of Cold Lake is seeking a qualified individual to fill a full-time, permanent Family Services Coordinator position with the Community Services Department.

Reporting to the FCSS Manager, this position is responsible for:

• Coordinating, developing, monitoring and implementing FCSS and FRN Programs and services in accordance with approved service levels.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to assigned FCSS staff and volunteers.
• Research, prepare, support, monitor, and report on grant applications, agreements, budgets, timelines, deliverables, compliance requirements, statistics, evaluation data, and final reporting.
• Collaborate with staff, organizations, agencies, families and volunteers to identify trends, develop workshops, support outreach as appropriate and strengthen prevention-based programming.
• Develop, in conjunction with colleagues, program plans, outcome measures, evaluation tools, and service priorities based on community needs, emerging trends, program data, and funding requirements.
• Support FCSS functions including coordination and implementation of related services, special events, community initiatives, training, and related program activities.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Services, Social Work, Community Development or Family Studies.
• At least 2 years of related experience in human services, prevention programming, family support, community development, social services coordination, or a similar support role, preferably in a family-oriented setting.
• Ability to manage multiple programs, staff, deadlines, grant requirements, and competing priorities.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, organizational, decision-making, advocacy, and networking skills.
• Strong understanding of FCSS prevention principles, FRN service delivery, early intervention, community development, and family.
• Commitment to cultural sensitivity.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Intervention Record Check, and a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

More Details

The wage for this position is $39.71 per hour, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 35 hours per week.

This position is within the scope of AUPE Local 118/016, and as such you will be required to adhere to articles contained within the Collective Agreement.

How to Apply

• Submit a detailed resume including qualifications and past and present work experience. Copies of any relevant certifications may be attached to the resume.
• Include a cover letter describing your experience and abilities with respect to the above-listed qualifications.

The City of Cold Lake appreciates receiving applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

Company

City of Cold Lake

Location

FCSS

Opening Date

Jun 22, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 06, 2026 08:30 AM

Requirements

Type Description Status

TDFED-006FOSAD-019

University Diploma

Required Before Job Starts