Indian Residential School Program Coordinator Competition 2026-012
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Competition #2026-012
Category: Full-Time Term
Closing Date: February 13 2026
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Service Delivery the Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting and coordinating Indian Residential School (IRS) programming. This role ensures the effective implementation of program objectives through strong organizational financial and communication practices.
The Program Coordinator works closely with program staff leadership and external stakeholders to ensure efficient program operations adherence to organizational policies and continuous program growth and development. The position plays a key role in supporting culturally responsive programming that addresses the needs of Indian Residential School Survivors.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage the program budget ensuring cost-effective use of resources
- Approve and coordinate the purchase of program supplies and equipment
- Assist with the preparation of grant applications and other funding opportunities
- Coordinate communication between program staff organizational leadership and external stakeholders
- Manage administrative functions including budgeting logistics and interim and year-end reporting
- Plan coordinate and oversee program activities schedules and timelines
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies procedures and best practices
- Track expenditures and maintain accurate financial and program records
- Manage internal and external communications including media relations and social media
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with team members and external partner
- Schedule and organize meetings and events; prepare agendas and supporting materials.
- Ensure effective use of technology for meetings presentations and program operation.
- Prepare reports proposals and required documentation.
- Support program growth evaluation and development initiatives
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Proven experience as a Program Coordinator or in a related role.
- Understanding of the history and ongoing impacts of the Indian Residential School system is a strong asset.
- Experience supporting community-based or social service programs is an asset.
- Knowledge of budgeting bookkeeping and financial reporting processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook); experience with Adobe is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience with administrative and clerical tasks.
- Bachelors degree (BSc/BA) in Business Administration or a related field is required or considered an asset.
- Ability to work respectfully with Indigenous communities Survivors and families.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends as required.
Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position title and quote competition number applying for qualifications and resume along with 3 professional reference listings (including a most recent employer reference) by 4:00pm February 13 2026 to:
Human Resources
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
14th Floor 275 Portage Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba R3B 2B3
Quote Competition #2026-012 in your application.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Organizational skills
- Data Collection
- Meeting Facilitation
- Utilization Review
- Administrative Experience
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Supervising Experience
- Social Work
