Family Engagement Manager – Early Learning Programs

Family Engagement Manager – Early Learning Programs

Location: # Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidate Found

Position Status: Full-time (40 hours/work) Permanent

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the Children and Family Services (CFS) Department is recruiting for a full-time  Family Engagement Manager – Early Learning Programs to lead the development and delivery of Métis-specific, culturally grounded programming and services that support the early learning and developmental needs of Métis children and families. This position will oversee province-wide family engagement initiatives, including long-standing and emerging projects that promote Métis culture, family connection, and early learning. These initiatives may include large-scale community gatherings, family-focused events, and cultural resource mail-out programs. The successful candidate will be an experienced program leader who excels in planning, coordination, evaluation, and team development, while maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with community members and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of family engagement initiatives including Nurturing Connections, Métis Culture Card Collection, etc.
• Develop and manage timelines, budgets, and logistics for major family events, mail-outs, and early learners focused activities at Government wide events.
• Collaborate with the Strategic and Cultural Advisor to ensure programming is inclusive, culturally grounded, and reflective of Métis identity, language, and values.
• Manage and provide direction to a team of supervisory and program staff responsible for family engagement programming.
• Oversee and contribute to supervisory duties, including hiring, training, coaching, and conducting performance reviews.
• Foster a supportive team environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and professional growth.
• Develop and maintain program processes, procedures, and reporting systems to ensure efficient and effective delivery.
• Collaborate with the Strategic and Cultural Advisor and CFS senior leadership to assess program impact and outcomes.
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with Métis families, communities, and partners across Alberta.
• Represent the Otipemisiwak Métis Government at events, conferences, and gatherings to share program successes and promote participation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the CFS Early Learning strategy and workplan.
• Support proposal writing, reporting, and knowledge dissemination for community and funding partners.
• Collaborate with the CFS communications team to develop programs specific communication strategies.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills & Competencies

This position requires a motivated, confident, and driven individual who is passionate about Métis children, families, and culture, and has excellent program development, project management, interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.

• Proven ability to design, deliver, and evaluate engaging family and early learning programs.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience with a focus on mentoring and capacity building.
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop collaborative partnerships and build trust and relationships across diverse teams and communities.
• Creative problem solver with excellent analytical, writing, and presentation abilities.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism, with an ability to adhere to strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and changing environment, including a demonstrated ability to be adaptable and flexible to changing needs.
• Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and issues affecting Métis people. An in-depth understanding of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and Métis culture is an asset.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Early Learning, Human or Social Services, Education, or a related field (equivalent experience will be considered).
• Minimum three years' experience in a management or leadership role.
• Minimum two years' experience overseeing program delivery.
• Experience with event coordination and community-based programming.
• Experience working with Indigenous or Métis communities is a strong asset.

Other Requirements

• Position is based in Edmonton; in-office presence is required.
• Ability to work a regular schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, as well as occasional evenings and weekends to meet departmental needs.
• Must be willing to travel within Alberta and work irregular hours as required.
• Reliable transportation and a valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check with renewal every two years is required.
• Clear Child Intervention Record Check with renewal every two years is required.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work for the newly ratified Otipemisiwak Métis Government and be part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada.
• An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, languages, and art.
• Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• A comprehensive benefit package and employer contributions to Pension Plan.
• Generous time off policies.

Métis applicants are encouraged to apply. 

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online one-way video interview. Should you have any concerns with completing the video interview, please reach out to Human Resources by responding to the email invitation. No phone calls please.

Please note that the Otipemisiwak Métis Government offices will be closed beginning December 22nd and will re-open January 5, 2026. While we will continue to accept applications during this period, please be aware that we will be contacting candidates upon our return in January.