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Program Supervisor - Youth in Transition Program

@ Chimo Youth Retreat Centre

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Edmonton, Alberta

On-siteFull-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Chimo Youth Retreat Centre is hiring a full-time Program Supervisor for its new Youth in Transition Program, serving young adults aged 18 to 24 leaving government care. The role builds and runs a weekly drop-in session calendar, supervises and coaches Program Facilitators, brings in Elders and guest speakers, and manages attendance, budgets and reporting. The posting states some evenings and Saturdays, a valid Class 5 licence, a driving record and insurance requirement, and criminal and child-welfare record checks.

Responsibilities:

  • Build the weekly youth session calendar and ensure sessions run
  • Supervise and coach a team of Program Facilitators
  • Bring in Elders, Knowledge Keepers, guest speakers and partners
  • Manage attendance records, budgets and reporting

Requirements summary:

  • Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work or related field
  • At least two years planning and leading youth or young adult group programs
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Valid Class 5 driver's licence with clean driving and insurance history
  • Satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check

Tools & skills

Harm reductionTechnical supportReportingVulnerable sector checkClass 5 licence

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalEmployee assistancePaid time offWellnessHealth spending account
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-25
First seen by our source
2026-10-23
Source record updated
2026-10-30

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Experience2+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, evening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingClient sites, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsPolice Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Intervention Record Check
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksvulnerable sector, criminal record
EducationCollege diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyChild and Youth Care, Social Work, Human Services
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Wellness, Paid training

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Chimo is a place where children, youth and families can learn all kinds of skills, information and tools to help them succeed. We provide multiple services including group care homes, independent living, and family support programs. In 1970, Chimo was founded as a private, non-profit society. The original mandate for the group care program was to provide interim care for youth in the Edmonton area. Over the years, as the needs of the community have grown and changed, the mandate, services and programs of the Chimo Youth Retreat Centre have kept pace. It is our goal to provide an environment that fosters positive personal growth and we are committed to ensuring quality services to every one of our children, youth and families. Charitable Registration #130918295 RR0001 Provincial Not For Profit #500059662

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Reported office locations
  • 11715 108 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 1B8, CA
Business categories
  • Residential
  • Education
  • Outpatient Care
  • Non Profit
  • Continuing Education
  • Family
  • Mental Health
  • Social Assistance
  • Child Care
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  • Chimo Youth Retreat Centre
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Chimo is a place where children, youth and families can learn all kinds of skills, information and tools to help them succeed. We provide multiple services including group care homes, independent living, and family support programs. In 1970, Chimo was founded as a private, non-profit society. The original mandate for the group care program was to provide interim care for youth in the Edmonton area. Over the years…

FieldValue
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded1970
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Job description

CHIMO: Where What You Do Matters for A Lifetime.

Take a new program from paper to a place young adults love coming to.

Chimo's new Youth in Transition (YIT) Program is a welcoming hub for young adults aged 18 to 24

transitioning out government care: a weekly menu of drop-in sessions on everything from housing and money to healthy relationships, mental health and harm reduction, culture and careers, with food, a warm welcome and a help desk six days a week. Group programming opens in December, and we need someone to lead it.


Includes some evenings and some Saturdays

What you'll do:

  • Build the weekly session calendar and make sure every session happens, staffed by familiar faces
  • Supervise and coach a team of Program Facilitators, each with their own area of expertise
  • Bring in Elders, Knowledge Keepers, guest speakers and partners to make sessions rich and relevant
  • Keep the program on track, from attendance records and budgets to reporting.

What you bring:

  • A diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or a related human services field
  • At least two years in the field, including planning and leading group programs for youth or young adults
  • Previous supervisory experience, including the ability to guide, coach, and support a team.
  • Strong organization, and a plan B for when Saturday afternoon goes sideways

Good to know:

  • A satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
  • A satisfactory Child Intervention Record Check is required.
  • Required training will be provided before you begin working with young adults.

Driving Requirement:

This position involves driving. Applicants must:

  • A valid Class 5 driver’s license
  • to provide proven experience as a Driver (minimum 3 years driving and insurance history).
  • to provide current auto insurance with $2 million liability and business use coverage with no at-fault accident claims in the past 3 years.
  • to be eligibility for fleet insurance approval (driver's abstract must not have more than 2 convictions).

What We Offer:

We believe in supporting the people who make a difference every day. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy:

  • Membership on a supportive team of skilled and passionate professionals dedicated to helping children, youth, and families reach their greatest potential.
  • Paid vacation starting at fifteen(15) days per year.
  • Paid sick and wellness leave equivalent to ten (10) days per year.
  • Comprehensive health benefits following the successful completion of the 3-month probationary period.
  • Dental coverage after one (1) year of employment.
  • A Health Spending Account (HSA) to help cover eligible health-related expenses after the probationary period.
  • Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offering confidential counselling and wellness resources for employees and their immediate families.
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development, training, and career growth.
  • Invitations to agency events, training and development, staff appreciation activities, celebrations.
  • A collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven workplace where your leadership and contributions make a meaningful impact every day.

Job opening remains until suitable applicant is found.

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