Employment - Program Coordinators

Program Coordinators

Cape Breton Family Place Resource Centre

Part-Time Permanent

Weekdays Weekends Evenings

Description

Program Coordinators – Two Part-Time Positions: Inverness County (1) and Port Hawkesbury/Richmond County (1)

The work will focus on organizing, implementing, and overseeing the organization's day-to-day operations, including staff supervision, partnership management, work plans/schedules, program statistics and reports, site visits, occupational health and safety, evaluation (program and staff), and administrative work.    Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Coordinators help ensure that the organization works within its mission to meet its overall goals and objectives. While the work takes place in a unionized environment, this position is not a bargaining unit position. The office locations for these positions are Lennox Passage and Inverness. Hours to be determined

Education and Experience

· University degree in Human Resources, Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences or related degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

· Understanding of population health promotion and adult education principles;

· Minimum five years of Management experience in community development or related field;

· Previous experience working with families with children who are part of the intended population of the organization;

- Human Resource/Services managerial training;

· A working knowledge of government and community-based programs and services that relate to the intended population’s needs;

 · Knowledge of applicable Employment Support Income Assistance, Day Care, and Child Welfare legislation 

Skills and Abilities

· Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

· Excellent problem-solving and mediation skills

· Group facilitation skills

- Ability to communicate in both English and French

· Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills

· Excellent time and general management skills

· Ability to work effectively with participants, volunteers, staff, management, non-profit or publicly funded groups, agencies and organizations, and government departmental staff

· Non-judgmental and accepting attitude

· Demonstrated understanding and application of community development principles

· Demonstrated ability to work with families living in difficult life circumstances

· Excellent computer literacy

How To Apply

Cape Breton Family Place Resource Centre will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

All applicants must demonstrate in their cover letter and resume that they meet essential qualifications of education and experience to be considered for further assessment.  Please forward the cover letter, resume, and three references electronically, in Word format to Jane at jmacintyre@familyplace.ca . Alternatively, please forward same to:

Cape Breton’s Family Place Resource Centre

714 Alexandra Street

Sydney, NS B1S 2H4

Attention: Jane MacIntyre

Application Deadline: September 12, 2025 or until positions are filled.

Email Address: jmacintyre@familyplace.ca Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (student permit, open work permit holders), unless specific eligibility criteria are noted in the above job posting.

Location Information
Community
Sydney
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Province
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
Cape Breton Family Place Resource Centre
NOC Code
—
Experience Required
Yes
Available Openings
2
Pay Type
Salary
Pay Period
To be Determined
Remuneration Per Pay Period
Estimated Weekly Hours
—
Start Date
—
End Date
—
Language
English
Language Proficiency Level
Posted on
August 27th 2025
Expires
September 12th 2025