Special Projects Manager – Early Learning Programs
3 days ago
Special Projects Manager – Early Learning Programs
Department: Children & Family Services
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Edmonton, AB
Salary Range: $75,000–$85,000
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Special Projects Manager to lead the development and delivery of large-scale Indigenous early learning initiatives. This role focuses on transforming ideas into impactful, culturally grounded projects that support Indigenous children and families through innovative educational tools, resources, and community-based platforms.
This position requires a strategic and collaborative leader who understands Indigenous program development and can manage complex projects from concept through implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of Indigenous early learning special projects.
- Manage full project lifecycles including budgeting, staffing, timelines, and evaluation.
- Collaborate with Indigenous partners, community stakeholders, and creative professionals.
- Supervise and support project teams.
- Ensure all projects reflect Indigenous values, cultural integrity, and community priorities.
- Develop processes and tools that support accountability and long-term sustainability.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Early Learning, Education, Human or Social Services, or a related field.
- Minimum three years of leadership or project management experience.
- Proven experience delivering complex, multi-phase projects.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations, or populations is a strong asset.
- Lived experience as an Indigenous person and/or professional experience working in Indigenous-serving organizations is considered a strong asset.
Commitment to Indigenous Communities
This role requires a strong understanding of Indigenous worldviews and a commitment to respectful, strengths-based engagement with Indigenous families and communities. The successful candidate will value collaboration, cultural integrity, and community accountability.
What's Offered
- Salary range of $75,000–$85,000
- Comprehensive benefits and pension
- Paid time off and professional development
- Opportunity to lead high-impact Indigenous initiatives
Apply Now
This position aligns with professionals seeking Indigenous project management roles, early learning leadership positions, or community-based program development careers. Experience in Indigenous education, culturally responsive programming, community engagement, and non-profit or public-sector project leadership is highly relevant.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have at least three years of experience managing complex projects from planning through implementation?
- Have you led large-scale or multi-phase projects involving multiple stakeholders or partners?
- Do you have experience developing or delivering programs or projects for Indigenous children, families, or communities?
- Do you have lived experience as an Indigenous person and/or professional experience working in Indigenous-serving organizations?
- Are you experienced in managing project budgets, timelines, and deliverables?
- Are you comfortable working in a collaborative, community-informed environment where cultural integrity is essential?
Work Location: In person
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