Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Community Engagement
References
Timeline
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Justice Druar

Entwistle,AB

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record in program oversight and strategic development at Pembina Pebbles Dayhome. Expert in fostering resilience and emotional well-being through innovative mental health initiatives. Skilled in relationship building and small business operations, successfully adapting services to meet community needs during challenging times.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

5
5
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Owner & Operator

Pembina Pebbles Dayhome
Entwistle, Alberta
09.2024 - Current
  • Established and currently operate a licensed dayhome for children ages 0-12, focusing on holistic development, nature programming, early learning, and mental well-being.
  • Plan, deliver, evaluate, and record child-centered programming, aligned with Alberta's Early Learning and Care Flight Framework.
  • Engage parents, guardians, families, and community partners to strengthen family supports and build community resilience.
  • Oversee all business operations, including budgeting, communications, and strategic planning, demonstrating strong organizational leadership in a social services setting.

Mental Health Wellness Coach

Northern Gateway School Division
Darwell, Alberta
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Delivered preventive mental health programming to K–7 students, promoting resilience, emotional regulation, and self-awareness.
  • Collaborated with school staff and AHS professionals to connect students and families to additional support services as needed.
  • Designed small-group interventions and large-scale initiatives that built community and school engagement around wellness.
  • Tracked program outcomes in accordance with Alberta Health Services reporting standards.

Youth Services Assistant

Yellowhead County
Wildwood, AB
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Planned and facilitated inclusive, community-based programming for children and youth as part of FCSS's preventive service strategy.
  • Identified community needs and implemented a new diversity initiative in response.
  • Successfully adapted program delivery to align with public health mandates and budget limitations during COVID-19.

Health Care Aide

Good Samaritan Society
Evansburg, AB
09.2018 - 08.2020
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities including dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Strengths-based approach to motivate patient participation and preserve strong sense of self.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to other healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Recreation Program Leader

Leduc County
Nisku, AB
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Followed program plans, paying attention to detail, to ensure functional set-up for smooth program delivery.
  • Used creativity and problem-solving to resolve coworkers stress when their program plans didn't fit with a last minute change in location.
  • Greeted participants based on their personality to convey a safe and encouraging atmosphere.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Recreation, Sport & Tourism

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
04-2022

Certificate - Healthcare

Norquest College
09.2017 - 07.2018

Skills

  • Leadership and program oversight
  • Strategic program development
  • Preventative social services
  • Professional written communication
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • First Aid & CPR-C with AED
  • Alberta Childcare Certification
  • Health Care Aide Certification
  • Alberta's Early Learning & Care 'Flight' Framework Certification
  • Various CES Alberta Health Training

Community Engagement

  • Board Director, Pembina Agricultural & Recreational Society (PARS) – 2021–Present
  • Board Member, Pembina Playschool Association – 2024–Present
  • Program Coordinator, Pembina Kids Baseball – 2022
  • Coach & Volunteer, Grand Trunk High School Basketball, Evansview Mini Hoops, Pembina Soccer, Pembina Kids Baseball – Ongoing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner & Operator

Pembina Pebbles Dayhome
09.2024 - Current

Mental Health Wellness Coach

Northern Gateway School Division
08.2022 - 08.2023

Youth Services Assistant

Yellowhead County
05.2021 - 08.2021

Recreation Program Leader

Leduc County
09.2019 - 12.2019

Health Care Aide

Good Samaritan Society
09.2018 - 08.2020

Certificate - Healthcare

Norquest College
09.2017 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Recreation, Sport & Tourism

University of Alberta

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