Youth Employment Project Coordinator

Posted Date: March 27, 2025

Position

This full-time position (37.5 hrs weekly)

Apply by: Will remain open until a suitable candidate is secured.

Overview

The Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association (ANFCA) is seeking a Project Coordinator to support youth to develop skills and gain the experience they need to successfully transition into the labour market or educational institutions. A key focus of this position will be supporting Friendship Centres to deliver a range of activities that help youth overcome barriers to employment and facilitate partnerships between Friendship Centres and appropriate employment and education stakeholders.

Location: Based in Edmonton, Alberta.

Responsibilities

Project Development and Implementation:
- Plan and deliver culturally appropriate employment/education activities for urban Indigenous youth furthest from employment and in Friendship Centre communities
- Coordinate and facilitate positive project outcomes, including a Friendship Centre Employment Fair, with the Special Initiatives Team
- Establish relationships with youth, Friendship Centres, employment services, educational institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.
Community Engagement:
- Develop and deliver employment and skill development opportunities for youth through culturally safe approaches.
- Conduct activities to raise project awareness.
- Support Friendship Centre employment staff in the development and delivery of tailored youth training plans.
Data Collection and Reporting:
- Collect and analyze data on youth employment activities and participation.
- Prepare reports and presentations on project activities and outcomes.
- Contribute to the process of a project evaluation.
Other Duties:
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES:

Software Usage Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office capability including Teams and digital meeting platforms.
Sector Knowledge an Asset: Familiarity with employment services and strategies, skills development methods, and the removal of barriers to employment and education, and how they apply to Indigenous youth and their communities is considered an asset.
Demonstrated understanding of the unique challenges faced by youth furthest from employment and education.
Excellent community engagement, presentation and facilitation skills.
Knowledge of culturally sensitive approaches.
Knowledge of Alberta employers, educational institutions, agencies and opportunities for youth employment/training.
Organizational and Project Management Skills: Has strong organization and process skills; meets deadlines; is able to prioritize a diverse workload and manage multiple activities at once; has keen attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
Self-motivated and collaborative: Capable of demonstrating independence and positive team collaboration.
Communication Skills: An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
Analytical and Decision-Making Skills: Strong conceptual and analytical skills, with the ability to recognize as well as assess emerging issues and situations objectively, think creatively outside the box, and make sound decisions; is decisive and accountable.
Interpersonal and Relationship Building Skills: Approachable, with the ability to build trust and respect, cultivate strong positive relationships with a variety of partners and stakeholders including youth furthest from employment, potential employers, educational institutions, and Member Friendship Centres.
Demonstrated commitment of understanding of both the Friendship Centre Movement and the rich and diverse Indigenous cultures that are present in Alberta.
Strong knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and protocols.
Ability to travel.

Requirements (or Qualifications)

Post Secondary Degree in a related field.
Demonstrated experience in employment services (a minimum of five years; more is preferred); and experience having worked with urban Indigenous communities.

Benefits

COMPENSATION:
The compensation for this position will be competitive and commensurate with experience, aligning with the Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association’s commitment to attracting passionate and skilled individuals. Specific details regarding salary and benefits can be discussed during the hiring process.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to ea@anfca.com with ‘Youth Employment Coordinator’ in the subject line. In your cover letter, please clearly demonstrate your understanding of urban Indigenous youth and barriers they experience to employment and educational opportunities and your qualifications for this position.

About ANFCA

ANFCA is committed to supporting the principles and grassroots approach of the Friendship Centre Movement.
ANFCA priorities are guided by its member Friendship Centres and subsequent defined community needs.
Indigenous cultural teachings, values and identity are at the core of ANFCA. We provide opportunities for cultural sharing, focused on bridging the gap between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous worldviews. All programs and services incorporate cultural values and teachings into their structures.
ANFCA is committed to creating effective, vibrant national and provincial partnerships, focused on collaboration and common goals.
ANFCA respects the autonomy of its member Friendship Centres.
ANFCA supports its member Friendship Centres in creating safe, friendly, welcoming, status-blind urban hubs that provide culturally appropriate programs and services and create opportunities for Indigenous people and communities to become empowered, to enhance their leadership skills and to be fully engaged and involved in community development.
ANFCA’s work is guided by the values and principles identified within a 5-year Strategic Plan as well as by the Truth and Reconciliation 94 Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).