Program Manager

PROGRAM MANAGER

INDIGENOUS YOUTH SUPPORT HOUSING

Full time – Edmonton, Alberta

Closing date: November 24,2026

Native Counselling Services of Alberta’s mission is to promote the resilience of the indigenous individual and family, through programs and services that are grounded in reclaiming our interconnectedness, reconciliation of relationships and self-determination. 

Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) is committed to providing culturally relevant and holistic support services for/in our Indigenous Youth Supportive Housing. The program will be recovery-focused, with an emphasis on sober living, cultural connection, live-skills development, individualized case management and supporting young people toward long-term housing stability and independence. We are looking for a dedicated self-motivated individual to fill the position of program manager in Edmonton.

Specific responsibilities of the position include:

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• Responsible for staff supervision, program implementation, participant engagement, operational oversight, critical incident management.
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• To focus on community partnerships and ensuring staff consistently meet NCSA expectations for service delivery and documentation.
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• To plan, coordinate and supervise activities and services of staff to meet objectives of the program.
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Our ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:

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• In-depth experience and working knowledge of Indigenous communities, cultures, healing and language.
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• Demonstrated understanding of historic trauma and the impact of colonization on Indigenous people.
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• Good working knowledge of computers and information technology.
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• Should have a basic understanding of the operations of Child and Family Services, Justice and Court systems, corrections, housing and income supports is an asset.
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• Having previous supervisor experience is an asset.
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• Ability to work as a team with excellent written and verbal communication skills. To be dependable, maintain confidentiality, build working relationships with staff and residents.
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• Must be prepared to learn NCSA Resiliency Model and agree to be fully immersed in the model with interactions with staff, residents’ community and government agencies.
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• Ability to represent NCSA in a professional manner, dress appropriately for the position.
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• Must have a reliable vehicle, valid Alberta driver’s license with required insurance for the position.
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• Must provide current criminal record check, child intervention check and able to pass CSC Security clearance in order to maintain employment.
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Starting salary- $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 annual based on experience

Please forward your resume and cover letter to:

Marg Milicevic, Manager, Human Resources

Email: careers@ncsa.ca

Thank you for your interest in joining the NCSA team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all. Should you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Human Resource team.