Program Associate (Northern Alberta)

Why Work at Sagesse?

At Sagesse, you'll be part of a team dedicated to ending domestic abuse and creating safer communities. Every role contributes to meaningful, lasting change for individuals and families through prevention, intervention, and innovation.

Position Summary

The Program Associate provides administrative, logistical and relationship management support to Sagesse's intervention programming across Alberta. This role helps ensure programs are delivered consistently, effectively and in alignment with organizational goals while supporting community partnerships and program improvement. Preference for this position will be given to those who live north of Edmonton.

Key Responsibilities

Program Delivery & Support

Build and maintain relationships with intervention partnership sites across Alberta

Support implementation and delivery of intervention programs

Assist with integrating research and emerging practices into program delivery

Peer Support

Identify, develop and engage with peer support partner sites across Alberta in collaboration with the Peer Support Coordinator

Implement, maintain, and support program delivery based on program design

Real Talk

Identify , develop and engage with Real Talk partnerships and opportunities across Alberta in collaboration with the Real Talk Coordinator

Engage in facilitation of Real Talk program, including leading workshops and partnership collaboration internally and externally

Volunteer

Support implementation of volunteer standards, policies, procedures and guidelines with direction from agency leadership

Support screening, onboarding, training, evaluation and appreciation of agency volunteers

Support implementation of volunteer wellness and belonging

Program Administration

Communicate program updates and changes to partnership sites

Maintain accurate data and organizational records

Coordinate program scheduling and tracking

Report on monthly activities and statistics

Attend supervision and staff meetings

Office Operations Support

Carry out office systems and administrative duties as assigned

Support organizational processes and maintain documentation

Participate in onsite office responsibilities as required

Core Competencies

Relationship Building

Organization & Coordination

Communication

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Adaptability

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Qualifications

Required:

Experience, skills, and/or interest in administrative and logistical support

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Comfort with a hybrid work environment and virtual technology

Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred:

Experience supporting community-based, non-profit, or social service programs

Experience coordinating multiple projects or partnerships.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Leads with curiosity and vulnerability

Thrives in a fast-paced, self-directed environment

Demonstrates strong judgment and adaptability

Applies cross-sectional, gender-transformative, and intersectional perspectives to their work

Work Environment

Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work remotely, in-office, or through telecommuting arrangements

Frequent collaboration with community partners and internal teams across Alberta.

A blend of administrative, logistical, relationship management, and program support responsibilities.

Occasional evening and weekend commitments

Travel around province as required, with ability to travel to the main office in Calgary at minimum twice per calendar year

Belonging and Culture

At Sagesse, we are committed to creating a workplace where every team member is recognized and valued for their unique contributions. We foster a culture of equitable practices, authentic self-expression, continuous learning, and meaningful connection.

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• This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and expectations of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be modified from time to time to meet organizational and operational needs.

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Reports to: REAL Talk Coordinator

Schedule: Primarily Monday to Friday daytime hours, with some evenings and weekends required

Location: Northern Alberta-based (Primarily remote, with travel around the province and to the main office in Calgary required as needed.

Benefits: Eligible for Sagesse Benefits program after 3-month probation period