Associate Director of Family Reunification

Location: Edmonton, AB

Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidate is Found

Position Status: Full-time (40 hours/week) Permanent

Reporting to the Director of Children and Family Services, and working closely with the Associate Director of Children and Family Services, the Associate Director of Family Reunification will lead the operations and continued development of the Otipemisiwak Metis Government’s Family Reunification Program in alignment with the Government’s mandates, principles, and values. This energetic leadership position will be responsible for the development and oversight of service delivery, administration, and financial management within the Family Reunification Program. Currently, this program operates in Edmonton, Alberta, with plans to expand the program across Alberta. A second site has newly opened in Bonnyville, Alberta. The Associate Director will be required to oversee and ensure seamless operations of all Family Reunification Program sites. Additionally, the Associate Director will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with government, funders, external agencies, internal and external partners, and the larger Métis community. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting Métis families and culture, have strong experience in program development, project and/or clinical management, and have exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide leadership and oversight for the Family Reunification Programs, ensuring alignment with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government’s Children and Family Services mandates, ethical standards, and best practices that support the wellbeing of Métis families.
- Lead the planning,



implementation, and evaluation of Family Reunification programming, translating departmental priorities into effective and culturally grounded service delivery.
- Oversee workforce development, including onboarding, training, and accreditation-aligned learning frameworks for Family Reunification Support Workers.
- Manage program budgets, policies, procedures, and operational frameworks to support effective delivery, compliance, and sustainability.
- Support grant development and funding management in collaboration with senior leadership, ensuring alignment with funding requirements and reporting obligations.
- Ensure financial accountability by preparing and contributing to financial and narrative reports for leadership and funders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments, affiliates, service providers, and community partners to support coordinated services.
- Provide leadership oversight during critical incidents and emergency responses, including on-call and escalation processes.
- Oversee day-to-day program operations, ensuring performance, risk management, and service quality standards are met.
- Lead staffing and supervision functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance oversight, and workforce planning.
- Mentor and support staff through coaching, feedback,



and formal performance development to build a strong and accountable team.
- Demonstrate political awareness, cultural humility, professionalism, and confidentiality in all internal and external engagements.
- Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills & Competencies

- Knowledge and understanding of Métis culture, values, history, and contemporary community contexts.
- Ability to lead complex teams and programs, with a demonstrated capacity to guide, support, and hold teams accountable in community-based service environments.
- Strategic and operational program oversight, including planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of family-centred services.
- Financial and grant management expertise, including budget stewardship, funding compliance, and contribution to financial and narrative reporting.
- Workforce leadership and development, including supervision, mentorship, performance development, and succession planning.
- Strong relationship and partnership leadership, supporting collaboration with internal departments, affiliates, service providers, and community partners.
- Cultural leadership and political acuity, grounded in respect for Métis governance, values, and community priorities.
- Sound judgment and ethical practice, including the handling of confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Clear and effective communication, including briefing senior leadership and translating strategic direction into operational action.
- Crisis and risk leadership, including oversight during critical incidents and emergency responses.
- Adaptability and resilience, supporting

📌 Associate Director of Family Reunification (Edmonton)
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