#2026-CO4- Coordinator

Life's Journey Inc; Brandon; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Life’s Journey Inc. in Brandon, MB is seeking a Coordinator for a full-time permanent role. The position ensures coordination of services, staff supervision, and administration to meet daily program needs.

The role includes budgets, payroll, transport coordination, and report writing, with regular interaction with the Program Manager. The ideal candidate will have university-level education in social services or related field, 3 years of experience, and clear background checks.

Qualifications

• University education in social services or equivalent experience is preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, with experience in related social service roles.
• Three years’ related experience is ideal, with demonstrated empathy and relationship-building skills.
• Clear Child and Adult Abuse Registry check, Police check, and valid driver’s abstract and license.
• First Aid Level 1 – Emergency certification is required.
• Ability to attend work as scheduled and communicate effectively in writing and speech.
• Cultural knowledge competence and willingness to participate in agency training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services and resources to meet daily program needs.
• Provide staff supervision, coaching and performance feedback, and schedule management.
• Oversee budgets, payroll, mileage and expenses, and internal administrative tasks.
• Coordinate transport services and prepare reports and records in compliance with policies.
• Assist in development of foster placement resources, licensing, and recruitment of foster/proctor parents.
• Collaborate with Program Manager, Clinical Case Manager and other agencies to support participants.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership potential

Education

University education in social services

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

JOBPOSTING No. 2026-CO4 – COORDINATOR Full Time Permanent

Agency: Life’s Journey Inc.

Posted: October 15, 2026

Program: Westman Services-Outreach

Closing Date: October 29, 2026

Salary Range: $27.46 - $33.31 Hourly (Based on qualifications.)

Hours ofWork: Monday to Friday: 8:30AM – 4:30PM

Location: 725 Princess Ave (Brandon, MB)

\"Knowledge of the Indigenous culture, ways, and traditions would be an asset”

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The Coordinator isresponsible for coordination of services, resources, staff supervision andcoordination to meet daily program needs and administration. Administrationincludes budgets, documents, reports and transactions (e.g. payroll, mileage& expenses), coordination of services (transport), as well as reportwriting, record keeping, overseeing work incentives, within all legal, safety,policy and program requirements. Also included are development of fosterplacement resources as assigned, licensing and recruitment of foster/proctorparents.

TheCoordinator provides leadership/supervision, coaching/guidance, feedback andcoordination for staff on performance and employment issues. This includesprogram personnel recruitment, interviewing, hiring, providing support andsupervision to staff, coordinating staff schedules and day-to-day programneeds. The Coordinator will work with the Foster Care, Cluster Housing andShift Staffed Residences as designated by the Program Manager.

As part of aservice team, the Coordinator works with the Clinical Case Manager and ProgramManagers, to communicate effectively with all parties, maintaining a positive,efficient, and respectful workplace, ensuring employees are coached andsupported to meet high work standards. Also included, are cooperation andcollaboration with other agencies and organizations. Including advocating forparticipants and liaison with all stakeholders, as required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: PROGRAM MANAGER

This role requires an individual that is able to support the program and team with:

• Highwork standards: Work ethic, task completion, consistency, follow up,accuracy/attention to detail, time management.
• Personalmanagement skills: Accountability,self-management, stress tolerance, adaptability/flexibility, creativity,initiative, working in teams or independently, problem solving.
• Personaldevelopment Skills: Ability, openness, willingness to learn, receives feedbackand seeks collaborative opportunities.
• Professionalskills: Interpersonal and communication skills, influencing, collaboration andthe ability to establish effective relationships/trust with others, withinprofessional boundaries.
• MentoringSkills: coaching, patience, influencing and modeling professional behaviour.
• LeadershipSkills: supervision and team leadership, direction & supervision, coaching& developing managing performance, positive employee relations, modelingprofessional behaviour, establishing a positive, respectful workplace.
• ManagementSkills: planning, organizing, and overseeing.
• Physically able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Workin a physically demanding face paced environment.
• Standfor long periods of time.
• Flexible;able to transition from task to task in a timely manner.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:PROGRAM MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• University education in social services orequivalent experience in related roles is an asset.
• A Bachelors’Degree in a related field and/or previous experience in related social serviceroles, demonstrated understanding of FASD/neural-behavioural, intellectualdisabilities and issues.
• Optimally, three years’ experience in a relatedrole, supporting individuals with disabilities, demonstrating empathy anddeveloping practical supportive and effective working relationships.
• SatisfactoryChild and Adult Abuse Registry check, satisfactory Criminal Record Check(vulnerable sector search) and a satisfactory Drivers’ abstract and license.
• Certificationof First Aid Level 1 – Emergency.
• The ability to attend work regularly as scheduled or requested.
• Demonstratedlanguage, writing, comprehension skills.
• Demonstratecultural knowledge competence and participate in agency training fordevelopment.
• A safeand reliable vehicle and proof of appropriate insurance on vehicle.
• Crisismanagement skills.

Knowledge of the following areas isrequired:

• FASD
• Community Living
• Disability Services
• Justice
• EIA & CFS
• Addictions

Core Competencies for All Employees:

Respect,Collaboration, Integrity, Effective Communication, Patience and Perseverance,Reasoning and Decision Making

Life’sJourney strives towards a workforce that has fair representation of the community that we serve.