Childcare Coordinator

NITHA; Prince Albert; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NITHA is seeking a skilled childcare program coordinator to oversee planning, licensing, safety, and developmental standards across Prince Albert and partner community centres in Saskatchewan.

You’ll support staff, coordinate schedules, engage families, and report on program outcomes, contributing to continuous improvement and building strong relationships with families, staff, and community partners within the First Nations health service network.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 70% average in required subjects.
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) training recommended.

Responsibilities

• Lead childcare program planning and staff coordination.
• Ensure safety, licensing, and quality standards are followed.
• Engage parents and build community partnerships.
• Conduct reporting and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Staff coordination

Community engagement

Safety & licensing

Reporting

Relationship building

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Early Childhood Education training

70% average in required subjects

Job description

Primary Pathway: Community & Support Services
Also Relevant To: Administration

Overview

Oversees childcare programming, ensuring developmental, licensing, and safety standards are met. Supports staff, manages schedules, and builds strong relationships with families and community partners.

What You’ll Do

• Lead childcare program planning and staff coordination.
• Ensure safety, licensing, and quality standards are followed.
• Engage parents and build community partnerships.
• Conduct reporting and support continuous improvement.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 70% average in required subjects.
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) training recommended.

Program Locations

Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina, North Battleford

Programs

• Bachelor of Education
• Early Childhood Education

University or Post‑Secondary

• University of Regina
• University of Saskatchewan
• First Nations University of Canada
• Saskatchewan Polytechnic
• North West College

Education & Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education training or equivalent.
• Strong organization, communication, and safety awareness.

Where You’ll Work

• Community centres
• Early childhood programs

Growth Pathways

About NITHA

The NITHA Partnership, a First Nations driven organization, is a source of collective expertise in culturally based, cutting edge professional practices for northern health services in our Partner Organizations.

Physical Address

Chief Joseph Custer I.R. #201
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Office Complex
Main Floor, 2300 10th Avenue West
Prince Albert, SK. S6V 6Z1

Mailing Address

Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority
P.O. Box 787
Prince Albert, SK
S6V 5S4