Description
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 Division Office, located in Taber, Alberta, 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 $45 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 8,500.
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
Any questions regarding this assignment can be directed to the Associate Superintendent of Human Services, Karen Rancier, at karen.rancier@horizon.ab.ca
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. Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Services at human.services@horizon.ab.ca. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
