Operations Coordinator
About The Position
Fueling Brains Academies is seeking a proactive and dependable Operations Coordinator to support its childcare centres across Calgary. This junior-level role is ideal for someone with a Level 3 Early Childhood Educator certification who understands the day-to-day realities of childcare, has a good grasp of Alberta licensing requirements, and excels at organization and driving tasks forward. The Operations Coordinator will collaborate with the leadership team and Centre Directors, assisting with licensing, documentation, staffing, scheduling, projects, training, and overall centre operations. This position is suited for individuals who are self-starters, problem-solvers, and eager to contribute to the smooth functioning of multiple childcare facilities.
Requirements
- Alberta Child Care Certification – Level 3 (Child Care Supervisor) is required.
- Good understanding of Alberta childcare licensing requirements and regulations.
- Hands-on experience working within a licensed childcare environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence working with reports, trackers, schedules, documentation, and shared files.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on deadlines.
- A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with Centre Directors and other teams.
- Flexibility to travel between Fueling Brains Academy locations across Calgary as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or exposure to licensing, compliance, childcare operations, administration, or leadership responsibilities is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Support Calgary centres with day-to-day operational needs.
- Assist with licensing investigations, documentation, follow-ups, and action items.
- Help ensure centres remain organized and aligned with Alberta childcare licensing requirements.
- Create and maintain plans, reports, trackers, templates, and operational documents.
- Keep shared drives, records, and documentation organized and up to date.
- Support staff scheduling, staffing coordination, and operational follow-ups.
- Track action items and help ensure deadlines and commitments are followed through.
- Visit centres across Calgary when additional operational support is required.
- Step in to provide Centre Director coverage when needed.
- Help coordinate Professional Development (PD) Days, training sessions, meetings, and larger events.
- Support projects and initiatives across multiple campuses.
- Work closely with Centre Directors and leadership to identify gaps, coordinate next steps, and keep priorities moving forward.
Benefits
- Opportunity to take childcare experience in a new direction.
- Make an impact across centres.
- Gain exposure to different areas of childcare operations.
- Work alongside experienced leaders.
- Support multiple campuses.
- Develop operational and leadership skills.
- Opportunity to learn and take on new challenges.
- Become a trusted extra set of hands for the operations team.
- Commitment to building and fostering an environment where employees feel included, valued, and heard.
- Strong focus and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
