Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator - Recreation Officer II

City of Edmonton; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Edmonton is seeking a Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator to strengthen social capital and support community-led projects across Edmonton’s neighbourhoods. The role focuses on capacity-building, partnerships, and inclusive engagement to improve livability and social outcomes.

The successful candidate will facilitate planning, coordinate initiatives, and connect residents with City services while promoting equity and collaboration across diverse communities.

Qualifications

• University graduation in recreation administration, Community Development Education, Public Health, Community Development Social Work or other relevant programs.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible community development experience including asset-based community development, facilitation and organizational development

Responsibilities

• Facilitate community groups to identify and meet parkland development needs through strategy development and partnerships.
• Project coordination and capacity support for community-led infrastructure development.
• Be central to community development by convening, connecting, leveraging, and brokering resources to build social capital.
• Monitor and address opportunities and issues for assigned neighbourhoods, leading asset-based community development and capacity support.
• Link groups with City departments and services, and support community-led projects and vision-building.
• Use diverse engagement methods to gather opinions and create opportunities for inclusion in community life.
• Facilitate strategic planning initiatives that empower citizen-led projects and address local needs.
• Nurture collaborations between community organizations, City departments, and other parties to achieve mutually agreed outcomes.
• Provide guidance on grant programs, funding opportunities, and program support for community ideas and initiatives.
• Identify and interpret City resources including policies and bylaws.
• Analyze and respond to arising community challenges and opportunities.
• Pinpoint community needs, capacities, and assets to support local leadership development.
• Research, pilot, and implement innovative strategies to create streamlined, high-quality services.
• Connect residents, community groups, and City Administration to address local opportunities and issues.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Project management

Non-profit governance

Communication

Inclusion & equity

Education

University graduation (recreation administration / community development / public health)

Job description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on Edmonton's neighbourhoods? The City of Edmonton is seeking a dynamic and community-focused individual to join the Neighbourhood Service team as a Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator.

Neighbourhood Services delivers the City's Community Capacity Building Service, bringing the City Plan's values and outcomes to life. We specialize in community development, building social and human capital, and assisting communities in collaborating to create excellent places to live in our neighbourhoods. Our mission is to enable people to build and belong to communities that matter. This pivotal role strengthens social capital by building capacity across our diverse network of neighbourhoods and districts. If you are an experienced community developer passionate about enhancing neighbourhood livability, we encourage you to apply and help us build a stronger, more connected Edmonton.

What will you do?

• Facilitate community groups to identify and meet their parkland development needs through strategy development and partnerships
• Project coordination and capacity support community led infrastructure development
• Be central to community development by convening, connecting, leveraging, and brokering resources to build social capital
• For assigned neighbourhoods, monitor and address emerging opportunities and issues, leading asset-based community development, capacity support and serving as a neighbourhood content expert
• Link groups with City departments and services, assist residents in contributing to a shared neighbourhood vision, and support community-led projects
• Use diverse engagement methods to ensure fairness, gather opinions from various groups, and create opportunities for all residents to actively participate in community life
• Facilitate strategic planning initiatives that empower citizen-led projects and address local needs
• Nurture collaborations between community organizations, City departments, and other interested parties to achieve mutually agreed-upon outcomes
• Offer guidance on grant programs, funding opportunities, and program support for community ideas, projects, and initiatives.
• Identifying and interpreting City resources including policies and bylaws
• Continuously analyze and respond to arising community challenges and opportunities
• Pinpoint community needs, capacities, and assets to support local leadership development
• Research, pilot, and implement innovative strategies to create streamlined and high-quality services.
• Connect residents, community groups, and City Administration to address local opportunities and issues, fostering a collaborative environment
• Play a vital role in stewarding parkland and public spaces through neighbourhood event licensing and community led construction programs, promoting social connection, and enhancing the overall well-being of our communities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• University graduation in recreation administration, Community Development Education, Public Health, Community Development Social Work or other relevant programs
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible community development experience including demonstrated competency in asset based community development, facilitation and organizational development

Assets:

• Demonstrated understanding and skill in intercultural awareness and engagement.
• Experience supporting community-based recreation programs, parkland development and project management, public engagement, community action plans, and leadership development
• Knowledge of Asset Based Community Development, community building, and capacity building/mobilization
• Second spoken language

Skills required for success:

• Strong strategic planning and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and sustain goal-directed relationships, networks, and partnerships
• Strong project management and facilitation skills
• Working knowledge and experience with non-profit governance, accountability, and effectiveness
• Creativity and innovation to inspire new approaches to addressing issues and opportunities
• Superior interpersonal skills and social intelligence, with the ability to collaborate and integrate with diverse interested parties
• Ability to negotiate roles and responsibilities shared between the position and interested parties
• Superior spoken and written communication skills (provide presentations, facilitate workshops, write reports and other documents)
• Political, financial and community leadership acumen
• Understanding of project management, processes and recording results
• Ability to design approaches that are respectful and maximize inclusion and community participation
• Excellent time management skills
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
• Candidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) or higher. Candidates will be required to arrange their own transportation and, where appropriate, will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require the candidate to obtain business‑use auto insurance
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance
• Availability to attend events during the evenings and weekends may be required from time to time
• This is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs, expectations and emotional states

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail] . Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

• Up to 3 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months
• Up to 1 temporary position for up to 18 months in accordance with Article 18.02 of the Collective Agreement

Hours of Work : 33.75

Salary Range : $45.611 - $57.269 (Hourly); $80,355.180-100,893.660 (Annually)

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Classification Title: Recreation Officer II
Posting Date: Oct 16, 2026
Closing Date: Oct 26, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 4 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Community Services
Work Location(s): Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)