Community Wellness Facilitator

Carya Society of Calgary•Calgary, AB

14h•CA$49,500 - CA$62,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Wellness Facilitator is a key member of Carya’s Multigenerational Wellness team, planning and facilitating accessible community-based programs at Village Commons in East Village. This role creates inclusive, creative, and responsive opportunities that support participation, connection, well-being, and belonging across generations. The facilitator develops a seasonal program calendar that reflects community interests and emerging needs, while building relationships with current and prospective participants. Evening and weekend work is required and may vary seasonally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field, or a combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience working in human services, community programming, recreation, wellness, or a related field.
Experience working with diverse populations, including older adults, families, individuals, and intergenerational groups.
Demonstrated ability to use strengths-based, participant-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches.
Strong facilitation, presentation, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills.
Collaborative, service-oriented approach with a commitment to quality, follow-through, and participant experience.
Strong attention to detail, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work independently while remaining responsive to changing participant and program needs.
Ability to work with existing resources and within an established budget.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Word, Teams, Outlook, and basic Excel.
Ability to effectively manage email, calendar, documentation, and program-related administrative tasks.
Valid driver’s license, vehicle, and insurance are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience planning and facilitating arts-based, recreation, wellness, or community-based programs is considered an asset.
Familiarity with the social impact or nonprofit sector is considered an asset.
Completion of Natural Supports Framework training is considered an asset.
Certification with the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative’s Core Brain Story is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver accessible arts-based, recreational, wellness, and personal development programs that support connection, participation, and belonging.
Develop a seasonal program calendar that reflects participant interests, community needs, and Carya’s Multigenerational Wellness priorities.
Promote programs through outreach, engagement strategies, and community events.
Complete required program documentation, evaluation, and reporting accurately and on time.
Create welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive group experiences for older adults, families, individuals, and intergenerational participants.
Adapt programs and facilitation approaches to reduce barriers and meet diverse participant needs.
Encourage participant voice, peer connection, natural supports, self-expression, and personal growth.
Provide light-touch support, referrals, and resource navigation within role scope, escalating safety or risk concerns according to Carya procedures.
Build trusting relationships with participants, colleagues, and community partners to support meaningful engagement.
Collaborate with internal teams and partners to deliver responsive, community-driven programming.
Incorporate participant feedback and emerging community needs into future planning and facilitation.