Position Status: Permanent Full-Time
Hours of Work: 70 hours biweekly; flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends based on operational needs
Starting Salary: $60,060.00 annually, with annual increases in accordance with the approved organizational compensation structure.
Location: Main Office (201 Jogues Street, Sudbury, ON, P3C 5L7)
Our Children, Our Future/Nos enfants, notre avenir (OCOF/Nena) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of children, families, and communities through inclusive, impactful programs and services. Rooted in values and guided by long-term vision, OCOF/Nena operates with a clear focus on positive social change, professional excellence, and sustainable growth.
Why Should You Join OCOF/Nena?
We are committed to supporting our staff with meaningful benefits and a positive, inclusive work environment. When you join our team, you will benefit from:
- Annual Salary Grid Raises
- 50% discount on child care fees (and priority placement on childcare waitlist)
- Comprehensive Benefit Package including: dental, drug, vision and extended health care coverage (paid by the employer)
- Group RRSP Contributions (paid by the employer)
- Paid floater, sick and bereavement Days
- Paid professional development
- And more!
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director, Family Services, the Coordinator, Family Services & Community Initiatives plays a key role in coordinating community initiatives, volunteer services, student placements, grant-funded activities, and special projects that support the strategic goals and operational priorities of the Family Services Department.
Working collaboratively with families, volunteers, educational institutions, community partners, funders and internal departments, the successful candidate will support community engagement, strengthen collaborative partnerships, and contribute to the successful delivery of programs and services that enhance outcomes for children, families, and communities.
Key responsibilities:
· Community Initiatives & Special Projects
· Grant Administration & Funding Support
· Volunteer Services Coordination
· Student Placement Coordination
· Program Support & Community Engagement
· Administrative & Operational Support
· General Organizational & Cross-Functional Support
Qualifications & SKILLS:
1. Education & Certificates
· Post-secondary degree or diploma in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood Education, Community Development, Human Services, or another related field.
· Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
· A satisfactory current Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CPIC Level 2) is required upon hire in accordance with organizational policy.
· Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license, with a clear driver’s abstract and access to a reliable vehicle (required).
2. Experience
· Minimum three (3) years of experience in community programming, project coordination, volunteer management, family services, or a related field.
· Experience coordinating community initiatives, special events, or community-based programs.
· Experience working collaboratively with volunteers, students, and community partners.
· Experience with budget tracking, grant administration, and financial reporting is considered an asset.
· Experience working within the non-profit, child care, education, or community services sector is considered an asset.
· Knowledge of community resources and services within the City of Greater Sudbury and the Sudbury-Manitoulin region.
3. Skills
· Demonstrated ability to coordinate community initiatives, special projects, events, and awareness campaigns while managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
· Knowledge of volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention, as well as post-secondary student placement coordination.
· Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills with a high level of attention to detail.
· Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with families, volunteers, students, community partners, funders, donors, and staff.
· Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, solve problems effectively, and take initiative in a dynamic environment.
· Experience preparing reports, maintaining records, collecting data, and monitoring outcomes to support program evaluation and funding requirements.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), database management systems, and digital communication platforms.
· Ability to facilitate orientations, presentations, workshops, and training sessions for diverse audiences.
· Knowledge of privacy, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical practices within a community service environment.
· Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, to support community initiatives, special events, and organizational priorities.
· Ability to work fluently, orally, and in writing, in both official languages, French and English is an asset.
Additional considerations:
· Regular travel throughout the City of Greater Sudbury, the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin, and other communities within the organization’s service area is required.
· Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends to support community initiatives, volunteer activities, meetings, training, and special events.
· This position required a combination of office-based work, community engagement, and attendance at meetings and events throughout the community.
· Duties and responsibilities may evolve to meet operational requirements and organizational priorities.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application to:
Attention: Stephanie Brazeau, Director, Family Services
Subject Line: Coordinator, Family Services & Community Initiatives Position
By Email: [email protected]
This posting is for an active vacancy and will remain open until the position is filled.
Equity, Accessibility & Recruitment Transparency:
Our Children, Our Future/Nos enfants, notre avenir (OCOF/Nena) is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, and differently abled individuals, as well as members of equity-deserving communities.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodation is available throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance.
This recruitment process may use automated tools or artificial intelligence to support application screening and candidate review. These tools do not replace human decision-making in the hiring process.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $60,060.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid Ontario Class "G" driver's license, with a clear drivers abstract and access to a reliable vehicle?
- Do you have the ability to work fluently, orally, and in writing, in both official languages, French and English? (This is considered an asset, not a requirement).
Work Location: In person
