Why Lead?

Join The Lead Foundation Team“Lead helps children and their families show the world what they can do.”

Our dynamic teams provide opportunities for children and families to learn through specialized programs in their home and community.  We support children and their families believing children learn best through play and within naturally occurring day-to-day activities.  Using an “I do, we do, you do” model for learning, we work through the stages of skill development together with children, families, and community partners.  Together, we develop strong, flexible programs.

We take pride in our positive workplace culture that is preserved through an environment of respect, collaboration, creativity and wellness.  This forms the foundation of the excellent work we do with families, children, community partners and each other.  We value what you will bring to our team and we want to be part of your professional journey.

Lead Foundation is committed to maximizing our staff’s personal and professional growth through:

  • A supportive and positive team of professionals and para-professionals
  • Flexible work hours and work environment
  • A competitive salary
  • An amazing benefits package that prioritizes staff wellness
  • Mileage and expenses reimbursement
  • Continuous professional development opportunities
  • A chance to have fun while making a difference in the lives of children and their families

Work With Us

Lead Foundation is proud to employ a diverse and talented group of staff that work together to provide high quality, effective, and creative services for families in our Lead foundation programs.

Our dedicated teams include:

  • Child Developmental Specialists
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Physical Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Behaviour Specialists
  • Teachers/Early Learning Coordinators
  • Clinical Coordinators
  • Administrative Support Staff

All staff must maintain a current Police Check and Child Intervention Check.


Current Opportunities

NEW! Clinical Manager

Who We Are:

Lead Foundation (Lead) provides programs and services to enhance the development of children through partnering with families and the community. We are committed to helping children show the world what they can do! Our program is primarily funded by Alberta Education (AbEd.) and Family Support for Children with Disability (FSCD) programs.

Lead Foundation has provided high quality programs to children and their families in Calgary and area since 2002. Today, we offer both FSCD and Alta Ed programs to families of children with a variety of learning challenges. From its humble beginnings in 2002, Lead has grown to support approximately 300 families every year in Calgary and area. Over the past years, our Lead teams have worked with thousands of families within their home and community. We employ over 80 talented and diverse team members. Lead Foundation operates as a non-profit registered charity.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a key member of the management team, the Clinical Manager will work within our family focused agency to provide exemplary programs with children and their families. The successful candidate will be accountable for the effective management of clinical staff that includes psychologists, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and teachers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading and managing clinical staff and subcontractors including performance management.
  • Working with our human resources manager on recruiting, onboarding, training, and supporting staff.
  • Providing oversite of current practice related to clinical work including screenings, assessments, and intervention.
  • Collaborating with teams, caregivers and ECS programs to provide strategies tailored to their needs that support an inclusive environment for the child.
  • Developing, implementing, evaluating, and reporting to the Executive Director and management team on program accountabilities that support and deliver Lead’s mission and vision.
  • Driving initiatives in the management team and organizationally contributing to long-term operational excellence.
  • Working collaboratively with managers to ensure excellence in child and family programs including development and implementation of quality assurance measures.
  • Supporting the development of policies and procedures that result in efficient delivery of all Lead programs.
  • Supporting budget development related to workforce planning.
  • Liaising with other programs and professionals in the community for a coordinated approach to services.

Job Requirements:

  • Proven track record of leadership or management experience, including recruiting, supporting, and training transdisciplinary teams.
  • Registered and in good standing with relevant discipline, if appropriate.
  • Experience in developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs in a non-profit organization.
  • Experience working in human services.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Good knowledge and experience with technology (MS Office).
  • Ability to multi-task and manage time well.
  • Strong community connections within Calgary and area.
  • Knowledge of programs offered by Alberta Education and Family Support with Children with Disabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and with direction, with an emphasis on self-initiative, professionalism, patience, maturity, and tact.

Competencies:

  • Teamwork
  • Service Oriented
  • Continuous Development
  • Communication
  • Adaptable

Compensation:

  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options.
  • Regular weekly hours are 37.5 hours per week. For the right candidate, this role could accommodate a 0.8 FTE schedule.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should apply as soon as possible, no later than March 27th, 2024, with resume and cover letter outlining their relevant experience and interest in the position to employment@leadfoundation.ca
The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. While we thank you for your interest, only qualified candidates will be contacted. All information submitted to Lead remains in strict confidence.


Speech Language Pathologist
‘Lead helps children, and their families show the world what they can do’

Our dynamic teams provide opportunities for children and families to learn through specialized programs in their home and community. We support children and their families believing children learn best through play and within naturally occurring day-to-day activities. Using an “I do, we do, you do” model for learning, we work through the stages of skill development together with children, families, and community partners. Together, we develop strong, flexible programs.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). FTE is negotiable between 0.6 to 1.0. The SLP will work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team to support children with communication delays and their families. The SLP will evaluate, diagnose, create treatment plans, and provide developmentally appropriate intervention for children according to best practice. They will also coach families and Early Childhood Services (ECS) programs on the use of communication strategies.

What You Bring to the Team:

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a recognized University.
  • Registered and in good standing with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists (ACSLPA).
  • Annual Insurance for practice
  • Advanced competency and skills for working with children.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills.
  • A team-player mindset.
  • Ability to work independently and/or with direction from a supervisor.
  • Valid Driver’s License with ability and willingness to travel to clients’ locations
  • Familiarity with technology and ability to use Teams, SharePoint, Outlook

Why Lead?

We take pride in fostering a positive workplace culture that is upheld through an atmosphere of respect, collaboration, creativity, and wellness. This serves as the cornerstone of the outstanding work we do with families, children, community partners, and each other. We highly appreciate the contributions you will bring to our team and look forward to being a part of your professional journey.
Lead Foundation is committed to maximizing our staff’s personal and professional growth through:

  • Professional development
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Annual wellness account
  • Flexible work hours

Prospective candidates are invited to email their resume and a cover letter delineating how their experience and background align with the position to humanresources@leadfoundation.ca. The posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. We appreciate all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type:
• Full-time 0.6 – 1.0
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Education:
• Master’s Degree (preferred)


Child Development Specialist

The Opportunity:

If you are looking for a position where you can make a difference with children and their families, while working with a dedicated and dynamic team, then Lead Foundation is the place for you.

You will work with us to provide community-based supports in pre-schools, daycares, and private homes.  Utilizing a multi-disciplinary team, we support children and families with their individual needs and self-esteem within a family focused program.

Currently Seeking P/T mornings.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Working with Lead’s teams & families to achieve functional, developmentally appropriate goals for children and their families;
  • Providing support in developing each child’s individual needs within a family focused program, either within their home or community facility;
  • Planning, creating, and adapting materials and activities for each child.
  • Acting as an ambassador for Lead.

What You Bring to the Team:

  • 1-5 years experience working with children and their families.
  • A combination of experience and education related to child development and behaviour or play based learning is an asset.
  • Knowledge of home, community and preschool goal-based activities is an asset.
  • Current Alberta driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle is an asset.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with a teamwork attitude.
  • Good knowledge of technology.

Current police clearance (from the last 6 months) and an updated Child Intervention Record Check is required.

Candidates are asked to email a resume and cover letter outlining how their experience/background fits with this position, to employment@leadfoundation.ca.  We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Learn With Us

Lead Foundation provides opportunities for upcoming graduates to help develop their valuable workplace skills and build a career through:

  • graduate entry-level employment
  • internships
  • volunteer opportunities

Available learning opportunities for students are regularly posted on this page. Interested graduates are welcome to forward their resume to employment@leadfoundation.ca.

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