Provincial Coordinator, Dementia Supportive

**The Position**

Reporting to the Vice President, External Relations, the Provincial Coordinator, Dementia Supportive Communities (Provincial Coordinator) exists to connect different sectors with dementia-supportive strategies and initiatives in support of AS ABNT’s strategic and operational plans. This position will lead the development and execution of a provincial
- wide dementia supportive stakeholder strategy with awareness campaign(s). The goal is social change including stigma reduction, and the visible promotion of dementia
- supportive activities in communities. The project outcome will include demonstrable collaboration with organizations and businesses and integration with current AS ABNT activities in a coordinated and efficient manner.

This position is suitable for an individual who can think critically about how inter-connections and relationships can be leveraged to create opportunities for collaboration that will better support individuals living with dementia.

**This is a full-time term position until March 31, 2027 with the possibility of extension/ permanency.**

The primary responsibilities of this position include:

- Conducting social research to increase the quality of information provided to community and stakeholders that will support advocacy of social development initiatives
- Developing business cases and marketing to a variety of sectors for dementia supportive activities and change
- Developing education and resources based on stakeholder interest that will support the implementation of dementia supportive initiatives, including stigma campaign(s) and awareness
- Collaborating with internal service providers on the delivery of dementia supportive education and workshops
- Building new and innovative partnerships to effectively promote the campaign(s) and learning tools to: businesses, community partners, municipalities, community leagues, police forces, and diverse sectors
- Working with individual volunteers to promote and enhance campaign efforts.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in either social sciences, human ecology, or public health
- Minimum of two years of experience in project management and delivery
- Experience in community development
- Experience in marketing and resource creation
- Demonstrable knowledge of inclusion and accessibility
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills
- Demonstrated experience in in research and report writing
- Knowledge of dementia is an asset
- Ability to travel throughout the province occasionally
- Class 5 driver’s license
- Technical Skills Required: Microsoft office suite, Canva, Adobe Pro, budgeting, data collection and analysis.

**Who we are**

The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories (AS ABNT) is a not-for-profit association that brings awareness to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias; helps alleviate the personal and social consequences of the disease, provides information, education and support programs, and promotes and funds research into the cause, prevention and cure.

Our vision is each person living with dementia, and those supporting them, can thrive as we focus on care today and a cure for tomorrow.

Our values are “CARE: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy.”

**Working conditions**
- Office environment with routine use of computer
- 35-hour workweek, inclusive of occasional evening and weekend work as community engagements require
- Some travel required.

**What we offer**
- Fantastic Health and dental benefits package
- Annual vacation starting at three weeks
- Personal days
- Wellness fund
- Access to professional membership associations
- Festive season closure
- Remote work available and a commitment to flexibility.
- The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of all kinds. _

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 26 months

Pay: $58,565.00-$79,235.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-05
Expected start date: 2025-01-06