Community Development Coordinator

Full-Time Permanent (35 Hrs/Week)

Competition TOS2026-23

Strathmore is hiring!

At Strathmore’s Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), we believe strong communities don't happen by chance. They are built through meaningful relationships, innovative programs, engaged volunteers, and people who are passionate about making a difference. We're looking for a Community Development Coordinator who is ready to turn ideas into action and help create opportunities for residents to connect, thrive, and belong.

If you're energized by collaboration, community engagement, program development, and bringing people together to solve challenges, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Why Join Us?

Benefits from Day One: Comprehensive health and dental coverage, health and wellness spending account, pension enrolment, and more!

Vacation starts at 3 Weeks: Plus 3 additional days off to recharge at year-end!

Exclusive Facility Access: Enjoy complimentary use of Strathmore’s recreation facilities, including the Aquatic Centre, Arena, and Sports Centre with indoor walking track.

What You’ll Do:

Reporting to the Manager, Community & Social Development, the Community Development Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating community development initiatives that strengthen individual and community well-being in Strathmore. Guided by Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) principles and an asset-based community development approach, the coordinator works collaboratively with residents, community organizations, government partners, and internal departments to identify community needs, build local capacity, and develop sustainable solutions that foster inclusion, belonging, and resilience.

Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Check out the full job description here.

Looking to learn more about what the Town offers their employees? Take a sneak peek here.

Why Strathmore?

Strathmore is a growing, vibrant, welcoming community that is recognized as a regional hub for business and recreation. Continued investment in recreation facilities, parks, projects, commercial revitalization, and community programming provides an exceptional quality of life for our residents, visitors, and staff.

We’re a close-knit community just outside of Calgary, where you can enjoy the best of both small-town living and big-city amenities.

Successful applicants will demonstrate on their resume:

A university degree or college diploma in Human Services, Social Work, or related field, or discipline
Minimum of three (3) years related experience in direct client service delivery
Experience with multi-level assessments
Municipal experience preferred

Or interview questions are designed to assess the following competencies:

Understand and apply principles of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention
Understand and apply principles of effective social serving systems
An adaptable and creative approach to program and service delivery
Ability to motivate and inspire individuals towards change
Excellent conflict resolution skills, sound judgement, and problem-solving skills in response to sensitive issues
Ability to respond to difficult life circumstances in a calm and empathetic manner

Application:

Please submit a cover letter and complete resume of experience and qualifications, quoting Competition TOS2026-23 to: careers@strathmore.ca.

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.

The Town of Strathmore thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

This posting is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job ad is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.