Posted 2 months ago
Community Safety Program Coordinator
@ Cold Lake First Nations
Cold Lake, Alberta
Overview
Cold Lake First Nations is hiring a full-time Community Safety Program Coordinator to lead the Strong Paths, Safe Futures - Guns & Gangs initiative for youth ages 12 to 24. The role covers day-to-day delivery, reporting, staff supervision and partner coordination, and it may require evening and weekend work.
Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day delivery and reporting of the Strong Paths, Safe Futures initiative
- Plan outreach, mentorship and prevention activities for at-risk youth
- Supervise and schedule Youth Outreach & Mentorship Workers
- Coordinate case supports and referrals with internal and external partners
- Document GnG-funded activities and expenditures separately
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary education in social work, criminology, Indigenous studies or related field
- 3 to 5 years of youth, justice or Indigenous program experience with leadership
- Experience with youth and families affected by trauma or justice involvement
- Knowledge of Cold Lake First Nations and Dene culture
- Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's Licence
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5 Alberta Driver's Licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Social work, Criminology, Indigenous studies |
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Cold Lake First Nations
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A livelihood for a livelihood
- LinkedIn followers
- 63
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 22
- Reported office locations
- Cold Lake, Alberta T9M 1P4, CA
- Business categories
- Reservations
- Communities
- Education
- Other recorded names
- Cold Lake First Nations
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 42,605
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
A livelihood for a livelihood
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Cold Lake, Alberta |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
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Job Purpose:
Provides leadership in developing and delivering community safety and prevention initiatives within Cold Lake First Nations, with direct responsibility for implementing the Strong Paths, Safe Futures - Guns & Gangs (GnG) initiative for youth ages 12-24.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day implementation, tracking, and reporting of the Strong Paths, Safe Futures initiative in accordance with funding requirements.
- Plan and maintain consistent outreach, mentorship, and prevention activities for at-risk and justice-involved youth.
- Supervise, schedule, and support Youth Outreach & Mentorship Worker(s) and assigned program staff.
- Build trusting relationships with youth, families, and Elders, incorporating Dene teachings, language, and land-based activities.
- Coordinate case supports and referrals with internal CLFN services and maintain collaborative partnerships with external agencies (e.g., RCMP, Community Corrections, schools).
- Contribute to the broader Community Safety Department's development while ensuring GnG-funded activities, time, and expenditures are documented separately for accountability.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Post-secondary education in social work, criminology, Indigenous studies, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in youth services, justice, or Indigenous community programming with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
- Experience working with youth and families affected by trauma, substance use, or justice involvement, alongside an understanding of trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
- Knowledge of Cold Lake First Nations, Dene culture, and local community relationships.
- Strong relationship-building, organization, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.
- Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's Licence and the ability to travel.
Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
- Primarily community-based work, including office duties, outreach, partner meetings, and land-based activities.
- Must be able to work in complex, occasionally high-stress situations while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Office environment. Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am – 2:00pm.
- Working hours can vary and may require a flexible schedule depending on type of assignment or work plan task.
- Evening and weekend work may be required to attend meetings, events, and community engagement sessions to provide programming when youth and families are most available.
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