Coordinator, Networks for Change, Alberta

remote
Alberta, Canada, Canada .
contract . May 8, 2026

Description

Tamarack Institute

We at the Tamarack Institute recognize that the majority of our work occurs on the ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples, including the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. We recognize the contributions of Indigenous people and support their ongoing struggle for self-determination and sovereignty. We work to understand the history of the lands upon which we are guests and to contribute to justice for all Indigenous Peoples.

We also wish to acknowledge those who came to Turtle Island – as migrants either in this generation or in generations past – and those of us who came here involuntarily, particularly those brought to these lands as a result of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and Slavery. Tamarack pays tribute to those ancestors of African origin and descent and thanks them for their contributions toward transforming systems in ways that promote everyone’s sense of belonging and safety. At Tamarack, we are taking action that allows us to be aware of, recognize, and address the systemic ways in which anti-Black racism manifests. Black and Indigenous communities demonstrate that we can work together in solidarity toward peace and equity as we use collective wisdom, knowledge, and gifts that promote healing within our communities.

Tamarack is seeking a 1–2-year contract full-time position of Coordinator, Networks for Change, Alberta. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in Alberta, Canada and will work remotely from their home office with the ability to travel throughout the province on a regular basis.

About Tamarack

Tamarack catalyzes collective action with diverse leaders to solve major community challenges including ending poverty, building youth futures, building belonging, and addressing climate change. Our vision is to build a connected force for community change. Through our Networks for Change, we support changemakers focused on four outcomes.

Communities Ending Poverty: A network and movement dedicated to ending poverty in Canada, made up of more than 400 municipalities and represented by 90 regional roundtables.
Communities Building Belonging: Strengthening neighbourhoods and ending social isolation and polarization in Canada. We are a network of 8000+ learners and growing, helping communities to build belonging and thrive.
Communities Building Youth Futures: A youth-led and youth-centered network of 20 communities across Turtle Island that supports the creation of new pathways from high school to post-secondary, training, employment, and community leadership opportunities.
Community Climate Transitions: A movement of 35+ collaboratives across 10 provinces and one US state that are advancing local climate action and equity through multi-sector partnerships and approaches that centre residents and the community.

Our Skills for Change initiative supports changemakers by transforming community-developed knowledge and success stories into practical tools and skill-building resources. These resources advance the five interconnected practices of community change.

Since its founding, Tamarack has sought to center those with lived and living experience of poverty in its work. More recently, in the Tamarack 2030 Plan, we committed to interrupting the roles that racism, colonialization, and xenophobia play in communities in Canada.

At Tamarack, our goal is an end to poverty in all of its forms. In 2020, we set a goal to contribute to two million people exiting conditions of poverty, and not just economic poverty but the poverty of our disconnection from each other and from other living things around us. Nearly twenty-five years of work with communities has shown us that rigorous local collaboration can move outcomes not just for some people – but for entire communities. It has shown us that rigorous local collaboration is a key component of any form of systems change.

How we work

Community Connections: We strengthen connections and collaborations between diverse people, organizations and sectors to grow and align our capacity to make a difference. We convene spaces where people can develop the skills and networks needed for authentic collaboration, community engagement, and participatory approaches.
Place Matters: We focus our efforts on places where people live, supporting local place-based collaboration that is focused on addressing the root cause of community-defined components of poverty.
Equity and Inclusion: We engage and elevate the voice of those most impacted by issues who have the greatest insight into possible solutions.
Courage and Learning: We ask difficult questions about the systems and structures which hold people and communities back and engage in peer-to-peer learning to build our capacity.
Systems Change: We organize the thousands of changemakers and the hundreds of place-based collaboratives with which we work to change the policies, narratives and other systems that hold poverty in place.
Hope and Optimism: We focus on the possible and our collective potential for making positive change.
Action and Impact: We emphasize action and focus on impact.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to support communities and partners across Alberta to make meaningful change to reduce and end poverty in Alberta.

Coordinators, Networks for Change support Tamarack’s network of member communities as they lead transformative place-based change which ultimately contributes to ending poverty and closing equity gaps. This role builds relationships, facilitates peer learning, and connects communities with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration they need to advance local, regional, and Canada-wide impact.

This position may focus on areas that align with our multi-dimensional understanding of poverty: economic, environmental, generational, and relational. The coordinator model is designed to be flexible so that team members can move across or between networks as Tamarack’s strategy and partnerships evolve.

On-going Responsibilities

1. Member Engagement and Support (50%)

Build strong, trust-based relationships with a portfolio of 20 to 30 communities
Coach and support members on an ongoing basis to plan, implement, and evaluate community change strategies (coordinators are expected to meet at least once a month with each member).
Facilitate peer learning, shared problem solving, and collaboration between communities
Respond to member needs promptly and maintain regular check ins
Track and report on member progress and outcomes

2. Learning and Facilitation (25%)

Design and deliver communities of practice, cohorts, webinars, and events (virtual and in person)
Capture and share lessons, case studies, and promising practices
Contribute to the design of Tamarack’s learning plans
Collaborate with the Digital Sales, Engagement, and Learning team to share publications (tools, case studies, articles, blog posts, reports) through Tamarack’s newsletters, website, and social media platforms

3. Data, Systems, and Reporting (15%)

Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date data in HubSpot and other tracking systems
Document member engagement activities and results
Support evaluation and impact reporting, including contribution to funder deliverables
Use data and contribute to sensemaking to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement

4. Collaboration, Organizational Contribution and Emergent Work (10%)

Participate actively in Tamarack’s internal learning cycles, reflection weeks, and cross team projects
Support Tamarack’s organizational events and learning offerings as needed
Contribute to strategic planning, knowledge mobilization, and evaluation across the Networks for Change team
Model Tamarack’s values of collaboration, equity, and shared leadership

Equity, Anti-racism, and Reconciliation (EAR) commitments

Contribute to Tamarack's Seeds of Transformation Framework and Action Plan by embedding our commitments to Equity, Anti-Racism, and Reconciliation into everyday work, using framework tools, and collaborating with colleagues and network members to advance this action.
Apply a strong understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

Job Requirements

1–3 years of experience in similar roles; not-for-profit experience is an asset
Required experience with HubSpot and strong digital literacy across Microsoft 365, Canva, Zoom, and online facilitation tools
Strong relationship-building, facilitation, communication, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a virtual environment
Demonstrated systems thinking, adaptability, curiosity, and commitment to centring equity, anti-racism, and reconciliation in their work through Seeds of Transformation. Experience working with diverse and equity-deserving communities is essential
Strong written and verbal English communication skills required; bilingualism in English and French is an asset. Willingness and ability to travel as needed
Passionate about Tamarack’s mission and values, with a positive, flexible, and collaborative approach

Tamarack’s Commitment

Tamarack is committed to building inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplaces that reflect the communities we support. We value diverse experiences, skills, and perspectives, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to centering the voices of those most impacted by the issues we work on and providing reasonable accommodation throughout the application and selection process. Applicants are welcome to share accommodation needs at any stage.

Supervision and Reporting

The Coordinator, Networks for Change, Alberta reports to the Team Lead, Communities Ending Poverty. They are a member of the Networks for Change team and are required to contribute to the overall achievement of Tamarack’s strategic goals and deliverables of the Tamarack team as a whole.

Work Environment

This is a full-time 40-hour per week, 1-2-year contract position. Tamarack is a remote work environment, and your designated office space may be in your home. The strategy only succeeds if we are drawing in wisdom and other assets from across the province, and so the role requires frequent travel across the province and flexibility to do some scheduled hours weekend and evenings, when being responsive to communities and other partners requires it.

Conflict of Interest Policy

For full-time positions, Tamarack asks team members to devote their full time and attention to Tamarack’s operations and conduct themselves in accordance with our Conflict of Interest Policy. If you are invited for an interview, we would ask that you review the policy in advance and bring any questions you may have for discussion with the interview panel.

Salary & Benefits

Tamarack provides a competitive salary and benefits, annual professional development fund, technology fund, flex time, and Focus Fridays - one day per week where we are encouraged to take only critical meetings. Our paid time off includes the flexible option to take three (3) statutory holidays on days that hold meaning to you. We close our offices the last week of December. Tamarack operates within a progressive management philosophy. This is a full-time 40-hour per week 1-2-year contract position and the starting salary range is rated between $60,000 and $62,000 a year. The successful candidate will be offered a salary that is commensurate with experience.

Application Process

Tamarack is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

The interview process will consist of a first and second-round interview, led by current Tamarack team members familiar with the role. Tamarack designs interview processes to support applicants in learning about the organization, its culture, and commitments. Interview questions will be provided in advance. External candidates who complete second round interviews will be compensated $100 CAD for their time.

Application Deadline: 11:59pm ET, May 29, 2026.

Start Date: June 29, 2026

Please attach:

a cover letter that explains your interest in the role, how you think your skills and experiences align with Tamarack’s goals, and any other information you’d like to share.
a resume that provides the names of places you’ve worked, dates of employment, key duties, and accomplishments.

While we thank all interested applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Compensation

$60,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

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