Community Program Leader

Town of High Level; High Level; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage: $24.56–$30.21/hr

Benefits after 3 months

3 weeks vacation to start

Northern Living Allowance

Job summary

Town of High Level is seeking an energetic Community Services team member to help develop and deliver programs for children, youth and families, and to support events such as Canada Day, Halloween and Frostival.

The role involves building partnerships with volunteers, other town staff and local organizations, coordinating Day Camp and special events, and ensuring a positive experience for participants. Requires relevant certificates and a flexible, active approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with and programming for all ages, event planning and implementation and working with and supporting volunteers.
• Educational requirements include Orientation to Child Care Level 1 or ability to obtain; level 2 preferred.
• Food Safe and First Aid certification is required and is available upon hire.

Skills

Event planning

Volunteer coordination

Community engagement

Program development

Education

Orientation to Child Care Level 1

Post secondary education in Recreation or related field

Child Care Level 2 (preferred)

Food Safe & First Aid certification

Job description

Job Opportunities

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As a member of a robust and enthusiastic Community Services team you will play an integral role in the program development and facilitation either collaboratively or independently for a wide variety of audiences from children to families and for the entire community.

Additional duties include the program planning and delivery where you get to witness the results of your outstanding development skills for programs such as Day Camp, Youth/Teen nights, Art in the Park, Groovy Kids Club and a plethora of other events and activities. As a member of the team, you will be working events such as Canada Day, Halloween, Christmas events, Frostival, Easter, etc.

Another key aspect of this role is the development of relationships and partnerships with volunteers, our community partners, community organizations, Town staff and local business.

Experience in working with and programming for all ages, event planning and implementation and working with and supporting volunteers.

Educational requirements include completion of Orientation to Child Care Level 1 or ability to obtain. Post secondary education in Recreation, Arts and Culture Studies or related field preferred. Child Care Level 2 is preferred.

Food Safe and First Aid certification is required and is available upon hire.

If you thrive on lots of activity and where no two days are the same, this role will be of interest to you.

In exchange for your enthusiasm and commitment to ensuring a positive experience for all, the Town offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits plan, the provincial pension plan, starting with three weeks of vacation and a great team to work with.

• Wage:$24.56 – $30.21per hour (40 hours per week and depending upon qualifications)


• Benefits (after 3 months):


• Time Off: 3 weeks vacation to start


• Northern Living Allowance

For a more detailed description of our Town and what it has to offer, please check out our website and our strategic plan at highlevel.ca

This position will remain open until filled

Resume review will commence September 14, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role, however, only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Candidates will be required to undergo a vulnerable sector search