Trellis works with young people, adults, families, and communities to unlock their potential and support their growth. Our programs improve access to resources, develop family and community supports and build people’s capacity to deal with life’s challenges. With our support, people from all walks of life are empowered to move beyond systemic barriers, cultivate great outcomes and reach their full potential.

We relentlessly care about the growth of others and won’t let anyone go unsupported. They are choices we make every day with the people we support, with one another and in the communities where we work. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and connectedness, where everyone is welcomed.

We believe in creating a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our teams and program participants and reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to active reconciliation in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Free and confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program Paid Vacation, Sick Days, Wellness Days and your Work Anniversary off Ability to swap statutory holidays for other days of importance to you Diversity and Inclusion embedded into everyday practice The Role: Director (Full-time) This is a senior leadership role for someone who sees leadership as more than a title.

You will lead with purpose, build trust, support the growth of others and help create the conditions for strong teams and meaningful outcomes. Leading through Managers, you will strengthen program quality, team capacity, partnerships, financial sustainability and client outcomes. You will contribute to the broader direction of Trellis by bringing forward insight, identifying opportunities and helping turn strategy and ideas into action.

We are looking for a leader who is excited to navigate complexity, challenge assumptions,



build alignment across diverse perspectives and help shape what comes next. Oversee budgets, resources and operational planning to support quality service delivery, strong outcomes, long-term sustainability and organizational priorities. Use data, outcomes, feedback and emerging trends to evaluate performance, identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.

Lead through complexity and change by balancing immediate operational needs with a long-term vision for sustainable impact. Challenge assumptions, explore forward thinking solutions and take thoughtful risks grounded in purpose, sound judgment and a willingness to learn. Build trusted, collaborative relationships with government, funders, community partners and sector stakeholders.

Advance

Trellis’ commitments to reconciliation, equity, inclusion and belonging through leadership, partnership and action. Progressive senior leadership experience in human services, community services or a related sector Strong operational, financial, quality-improvement and outcome-measurement expertise Experience using data, outcomes and feedback to inform decisions, strengthen services and improve results Strong partnership skills with government, funders, Indigenous communities and community organizations A demonstrated commitment to reconciliation, equity and inclusion Relevant post‑secondary education, or an equivalent combination of education and senior leadership experience You are energized by complexity and change, and can balance immediate priorities with long-term, sustainable impact If you are excited by meaningful work, complex challenges, robust teams and the opportunity to help shape what comes next, we would love to hear from you. The resounding impact we have on individuals and communities is thanks to our network of passionate, open minded and dedicated staff - people who are committed to their work everyday and eager to make an impact while continuing to grow their expertise.

📌 Program Coordinator (Full Time) (Calgary)
🏢 TRELLIS SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT
📍 Calgary