Program Manager

**Program Manager**
**Full-Time Permanent**

**Specialized Programs and Services to Support the Development of Young Children**

Providence is a vibrant, registered charity with a long-established history of providing therapeutic and
educational services to families across our 6 schools and childcare facilities in Calgary. Our programs are
designed to support young children who may not be meeting typical developmental milestones. Providence
provides the opportunity to enhance the health and development of children and their families. Learn more

We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to join Providence as a **Program Manager**, starting immediately.***
This full-time position will will be working on-site at the Windsor Park location with travel between all school
sites on a regular basis. The hours of work are 8 AM - 4 PM (Monday to Friday). It is a condition of employment
at Providence that all employees are vaccinated against COVID-19.

**Position Summary**:
The Program Manager reports to the Executive Manager of Operations, supporting the school staff in the
operations of the Alberta Education funded programs. Working directly with the site co-ordinators to ensure
efficiency and appropriate ordering and allocation of classroom resources, supplies, equipment and materials.
This position works closely with the classroom staff, children and parents in a support role. This position will
require occasional work on evenings and weekends.

**We offer**:

- Comprehensive health and dental benefits package which includes Employee Assistance Plan, optional

RRSP, wellness days, appointment time and paid sick time.
- Accrue paid vacation with additional paid time off during Christmas break and Spring break.
- Professional development allowance for ongoing learning and career advancement.
- Free onsite parking.
- Competitive salary range.
- Self-motivated, strong ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment
- Adaptability, dependability and flexibility are required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; meticulous attention to detail, strong interpersonal

skills.
- Strong organizational skills. Ability to identify priorities, work independently and meet deadlines.
- Must be flexible to work outside of their scheduled hours for meetings, events, etc.
- This position requires driving within Calgary.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Serve as a resource to staff and parents, respond to concerns
- Work directly in the classrooms supporting the staff
- Identify, develop and utilize community resources to facilitate the educational development of the

parents and children Providence serves
- Schedule float staff to ensure adequate room coverage and assist where needed
- Recruit, orient, train and supervise volunteers
- Working with the site co-ordinators, ensure efficiency and appropriate ordering and allocation of

classroom supplies, equipment and materials
- Participate in the daily activities within the centre, ensuring the highest quality programming for our

children is maintained in a safe, caring and efficient manner
- Ensure the buildings are kept clean and well maintained, reporting any deficiencies
- Plan, participate and organize the school parties, special events, and graduation.
- Maintain a presence by Providence in the community and participate in resource fairs and other events

that occur in the community (including evening and weekend events)
- Support all marketing efforts for enrollment in the school programs
- Assist in the set up and facilitation of the facility tours
- Support with the intake process, participate in the planning and organization of the annual registration

open house.
- Assist with Professional Development for Providence staff
- Assist VP to secure speakers, location and any other details that may be involved in Professional

Development
- Ensure all Health and Licensing Regulations are met.

**Qualifications**:

- Diploma or degree in business, administration management, early childhood education, social work or

rehabilitation studies is required.
- Pediatric experience in community-based programs is desirable.
- Excellent computer skills including a high-level of proficiency in a customer database and MS Office Suite

(Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Experience in graphics design and Adobe Creative Suite would be ideal.
- Valid First Aid and CPR training.
- Valid Alberta Food Safety Basics Course
- Must have own vehicle, possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and $2,000,000 liability insurance (must be

willing to get Class 4 licence with “S” endorsement). Able to travel between all school sites.
- Ability to take initiative, prioritize and multi-task. Able to handle multiple assignments, prioritize and

manage projects effectively ensuring all tasks are achieved at any given time.
- with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. _

**_Providence acknowledges that what we call Alberta is the traditional an