Horizon School Division is committed to engaging and empowering all learners and prioritizes strong instruction, response to intervention, and wellness.
The Human Services Assistant Coordinator plays an integral role in supporting all staff in the Horizon School Division. Working in a team environment, in the Taber, Alberta Division Office, this position is responsible for a multitude of tasks performed in support of the Division’s Human Services and Payroll functions, programs, and assignments. These tasks include developing and producing offers of employment and contracts to prospective employees, reporting and communicating with school administrators and payroll to ensure proper processing of staff throughout the Division.
The Division
Horizon operates a $60 million dollar budget and serves approximately 3,500 students in ten vibrant rural communities: Lomond, Enchant, Vauxhall, Hays, Barnwell, Grassy Lake, Warner, Milk River, and Taber. There are 15 schools, 3 Outreach Programs, 2 Alternative Christian programs, and 19 Hutterian Brethren Colony Schools served by a quality staff of over 200 teachers and 150 non-teaching staff. Horizon’s demographics include a large population of ELL students. Governed by student-centered decision-making, Horizon is an inclusive learning community that engages and empowers all learners. Recognized for its innovative programs and collaborative partnerships with communities, Horizon is committed to student knowledge and skills so they may be contributing citizens who possess the desire to develop as life-long learners.
Division Office
Taber is located approximately 50 km east of Lethbridge and 260 km southeast of Calgary. The population of Taber is approximately 10,175.
Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience in the Human Services areas of advertising, recruitment assistance, contracts and employment agreements.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
- Strong technical and software knowledge, experience, and background, with a demonstrated ability to learn and problem solve.
- Related Post-Secondary Education, University Degree, Diploma, or other related certificate(s) of training.
- The ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, creatively and verbally, both virtually and in writing.
- The ability to gather data from various sources and the ingenuity to know which questions need to be asked.
- An outstanding communicator and processor.
- Sound organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated motivation, enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity.
- Excellent writing, editing, and analytical skills.
- The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the Horizon Team and its stakeholders.
- Competency working with Human Services Information Systems such as Atrieve, Google workspace, and Microsoft office.
- Competence and knowledge about labour standards, collective agreements, current legislation, and policies related to Human Services.
Assigned hours 37.5 / week; Monday – Friday
Applications received on or before September 1, 2026 will be given serious consideration. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Any questions regarding this assignment can be directed to the Associate Superintendent of Human Services, Karen Rancier, at [email protected].
Why Join Team Horizon?
- A division-wide focus on individual, school and division wide health and wellbeing.
- Professional, caring work environments that encourage and support the growth and development of our staff.
- Knowledgeable, genuine, and approachable teammates who support one another to succeed
- Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth
- Competitive compensation and retirement package including paid time off and flexible, employer paid, health benefits (for eligible employees)
- Work schedules built upon school calendar - respectful of family time and work/life balance
- Opportunities for carpooling to reduce transportation costs
Horizon is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and respects diversity. Please note that applicants must be of legal age (18) to obtain a Criminal Records Check, to include the Vulnerable Sector Check. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
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Mandatory Document links to upload to "additional documents":
Reference Release Form
Support Staff Self Declaration Form
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Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Services at [email protected].
Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
