Community Engagement Coordinator - #2026096

John Howard Society of Saskatchewan; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Employer matched pension (4%)

Benefits package

Job summary

The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to build strong partnerships with Indigenous communities and other stakeholders across Saskatchewan. You will work with the Director of External Relations to promote programs, coordinate events, and advance communications strategies.

Reporting to the Director of External Relations, this permanent, full-time role offers hybrid work arrangements in Saskatchewan and supports a values-driven, non-profit environment

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in the Arts, Human Services, Social Work, Justice Studies, or a related field; Equivalent field experience will be considered.
• Experience in project management, community services, or justice-related work.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations.
• Experience working with diverse populations facing social or economic barriers.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities and partners across the province.
• Strengthen relationships with communities who may benefit from increased access to JHSS services.
• Help promote and increase engagement of JHSS’s programs and services; collaborate on partnerships.

Skills

Relationship building

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Media production (photo/video)

Education

Arts/Human Services/Social Work/Justice Studies degree or diploma

Job description

Community Engagement Coordinator - #2026096

Position:

Community Engagement Coordinator

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Union:

Non-union, Out of Scope

Reporting To:

Reporting to the Director of External Relations

Employment:

Permanent, Full-time

Compensation: 4 weeks vacation, monthly EDO, 4% employer matched pension, a competitive non-profit sector wages and benefit package.

Location: Reporting to the Director of External Relations at Provincial Office in Regina, but hybrid or remote work arrangements within Saskatchewan will be considered.

Application Deadline:

November 08, 2026 at 11:59 PM

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About John Howard Society of Saskatchewan

We're a well-established non-profit provincial organization that provides effective, just, and humane services in response to the causes and consequences of crime, and assists individuals who are at risk or are involved in the criminal justice process.

The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan provides prevention, intervention, support services, and advocacy for individuals who are at risk or are involved in the criminal justice process.

Our Vision

Communities have effective, just, humane practices that support positive social outcomes.

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About the role

Position Summary

The Community Engagement Coordinator will help build positive relationships between JHSS and our partners, including but not limited to, peer organizations and communities we serve, with a particular focus on Indigenous communities and others who may benefit from increased access to the services JHSS has to offer. This position will work with the Director of External Relations and JHSS staff to promote JHSS programs, support communications strategies and deliver organizational events.

Primary Accountabilities

• Strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities and partners across the province.


• Strengthen relationships with communities who may benefit from increased access to the services JHSS has to offer.


• Help promote and increase engagement of JHSS’s programing and services. This includes but is not limited to:


• Collaborating with JHSS staff to identify potential partnerships with Indigenous communities and Black-serving organizations to deliver Record Suspension Services.


• Helping deliver province-wide communications strategies.


• Be present at tradeshows and events to promote JHSS programs.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Working with JHSS’s external relations and senior leadership teams to:


• Organize community-focussed events hosted by JHSS.


• Maintain JHSS social media accounts for posts related to community awareness.


• Design, develop and implement new programing at JHSS.


• Gather client and community feed back to better tailor JHSS programing to the needs of those we serve.


• Cultivate volunteer engagement and support student practicum placements.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Diploma or degree in the Arts, Human Services, Social Work, Justice Studies, or a related field; Equivalent field experience will be considered.


• Experience in project management, community services, or justice‑related work.


• Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations.


• Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals facing social or economic barriers.

Knowledge, Skills and Assets:

• Kindness.


• Problem Solving.


• Interest and experience in working within a team setting.


• Ability to build positive relationships with community partners and participants.


• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Excellent written and communication skills.


• Media production skills such as photography and video composition and editing, and Canva design.

Additional Information

The above statements reflect general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as the detailed description of all work assignments that may be inherent to the position.

Criminal Record Check Requirements

Your past doesn’t need to define your future. JHSS requires a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check for all eligible employees, though the presence of a criminal record will not alone preclude employment and will be investigated to determine the circumstances and the relevance.