Job Description

BLACK GOLD SCHOOL DIVISION

Black Gold School Division is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. BGSD celebrates and welcomes the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external personnel.

MHCB Success Coach ~ Full-time Permanent Position

Student Services - Nisku, AB

Job Summary

The MHCB Success Coach reports to the MHCB Program Manager, providing addiction and mental health promotion and prevention to children, youth and families. Working as part of a team, this position delivers developmentally appropriate, evidence-based programming that meets the objectives of the MHCB initiative. Delivery of programming involves large and small group work in schools and community settings. It focuses on increasing knowledge, building skills and fostering abilities that enable others to better their mental health and wellness.

This position also works with school staff, parents and community members (who work closely with children and youth) to increase their knowledge, skills and competence related to mental health and illness issues. The MHCB Success Coach will help identify and facilitate access for individuals who need referral to specialized addiction and mental health services.

Qualifications & Experience:

A related post-secondary degree in social sciences At least 2 years working experience in addiction and mental health or health/human services-related role preferred (experience as a practicum student considered) Knowledge of addiction and mental health is required Familiar with the developmental, educational, emotional, social and recreational needs of children, youth and families Experience with delivering programming and comfortable with public speaking Strong relationship-building, time management, problem?solving, and decision?making skills Takes initiative and can work independently as well as in teams Solid comprehension and practice of personal and professional boundaries Able to advocate for, enable, and build relationships with others Comfortable liaising with community members, school staff, community agencies and healthcare providers Has an understanding of the community's economic, cultural and political environment Capable of maintaining program statistics for purposes of evaluation and assisting in evaluating the effectiveness of programs Provide own vehicle for transportation, mileage will be reimbursed. Start date negotiable Salary range $56,738 - $90,055 based on years of experience, full benefits provided by ASEBP and LAPP As a condition of employment, new employees are required to provide a

Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check

at their own expense (prior to starting employment).

Deadline for applications: January 23, 2026 @ 12:00 pm

Please include a cover letter, resume, and two references in one PDF document

Interviews to be held January 26 & 27, 2026

Competition #25/26 - 63

Please e-mail, quoting the competition number, to the attention of:

Michelle Unchulenko, Human Resources Coordinator

Black Gold School Division

michelle.unchulenko@blackgold.ca

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Resumes of individuals not granted an interview will not be kept on file, and will be disposed of appropriately.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $56,738.00-$90,055.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Vision care
Work Location: In person