Community Group Support Coordinator - 12 months Contract

County-of-Grande-Prairie-No.-1; Hamlet of Clairmont; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Grande Prairie is seeking a temporary full-time Community Group Support Coordinator to assist not-for-profit groups delivering recreational and cultural services. You will build relationships, provide guidance, and support governance and grant processes within the Recreation and Culture department.

This role serves as the primary contact for community groups, collaborates with internal departments, and helps ensure safe, sustainable operations in community facilities.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in recreation, social sciences, human services or a related field preferred.
• Experience with not-for-profit groups and/or volunteer work on a community board.
• Understanding of Alberta Society’s Act, local First Nations, Metis, and Indigenous communities and Historical Resources Act.
• Some experience with public engagement facilitation or consultation process is an asset.
• Previous experience with contract management, office administration or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support not-for-profit organizations delivering recreational and cultural services.
• Build strong relationships and provide guidance to community groups.
• Support Council processes and grant programs.
• Act as primary contact for not-for-profit and volunteer groups within the County.
• Liaise with Health, Safety and Risk Management and Facilities for safe operations.
• Provide governance and grant-related assistance and help build capacity within community organizations.
• Support programs and events offered by Recreation and Culture as needed.

Skills

Community engagement

Not-for-profit experience

Public engagement facilitation

Administration

Education

Post-secondary education in recreation or related field

Job description

Community Group Support Coordinator - 12 months Contract

• Contract

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Respectful, Strategic and Accountableguide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture

Our Recreation and Culture department is currently seeking an engaged and community-minded temporary full-time Community Group Support Coordinator. This position plays a vital role in supporting not-for-profit organizations that help deliver recreational and cultural services across the County. The successful candidate will build strong relationships, provide guidance to community groups, and support Council processes and grant programs.

The Community Group Support Coordinator serves as the primary contact for not-for-profit and volunteer community groups that operate within the County of Grande Prairie. The focus is on community groups that provide services for activities that fall within the County’s Recreation and Culture policies, endeavors, and grant programs. This role will work closely with the Supervisor, Recreation and Culture who oversees the County’s Recreation and Culture grant program, and with the Director of Recreation and Culture. The Coordinator provides administrative support, facilitates governance and grant related assistance and helps build capacity within community organizations. The role also liaises with internal departments such as the Health, Safety and Risk Management advisors and the Facilities department to ensure safe and sustainable operations in community facilities. The position will also support programs and events offered by the Recreation and Culture department as needed.

• Post-secondary education in recreation, social sciences, human services or a related field preferred
• Previous experience working with not-for-profit groups and / or volunteer work on a community board or organization
• Understanding ofAlberta Society’s Act,local First Nations, Metis, and Indigenous communities andHistorical Resources Act
• Some previous experience with public engagement facilitation or consultation process is an asset
• Previous experience with contract management, office administration or equivalent

Term Length:This is a 12-month contract opportunity with an immediate start.

Work Schedule:This position works 35 hours a week. 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. Working occasionally on weekends may be required, with prior notice.

Hourly Pay:$39.40 to $46.35 per hour.

Closing Date:This posting will be open until September 27, 2026 until 11.59 pm Mountain Time.

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
• This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.