Program Coordinator – Indigenous Services

JOB TITLE                                 PROGRAM COORDINATOR - INDIGENOUS SERVICES

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE         13100

NUMBER OF POSITIONS                 1

POSITION TYPE                           TERM, FULL-TIME, SHIFT WORK

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct supervision, leadership, and ongoing performance management to program staff
• and volunteers, including regular check-ins, coaching, formal evaluations, and ongoing training.
• Mentor, guide, and train staff, volunteers, and program members on Indigenous cultural
• awareness, best practices, and traditional teachings, fostering a culture of continuous learning
• and professional growth.
• Coordinate and deliver Indigenous teachings, cultural activities, and ceremonies for BHF
• residents and families.
• Lead the planning and execution of workshops, traditional events, and community-based cultural
• activities, ensuring all programming is culturally safe and trauma-informed.
• Liaise and collaborate with Indigenous leaders, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community organizations to strengthen partnerships and enhance programming.
• Oversee, coordinate, and hold accountable external facilitators, Elders, or Knowledge Keepers
• for program activities and use of facilities, ensuring compliance with BHF policies and cultural protocols.
• Oversee the care and respectful use of sacred items, traditional spaces, and supplies for land based education.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, statistics, and contribute to evaluation and reporting.
• Promote and represent BHF’s Indigenous Services within the community.
• Support residents’ healing journeys through culturally relevant approaches and provide mentoring and advice to individuals and families.
• Recommend program enhancements to better serve Indigenous residents.
• Responsible for purchases, maintenance, and storage of equipment and supplies for land-based education.
• Develop and maintain annual and monthly calendars of events, including ceremonies, teachings, and awareness trainings for staff, such as:
  • Monthly Full Moon Ceremonies
  • Weekly Sweat Lodge ceremonies
  • Seasonal feasts and celebrations
  • Drum group
  • Indigenous Teachings at the school/daycare and at each program
  • Awareness trainings for Behavioural Health Foundation staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or degree in Indigenous studies or a related field is an asset.
• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory experience in a community, health, or Indigenous services setting, including direct responsibility for managing, coaching, and evaluating staff or volunteers.
• Qualified through Indigenous customs to conduct and lead cultural, traditional, and spiritual events and ceremonies.
• Demonstrated experiential knowledge of Indigenous culture, ceremonies,
• and teachings.
• Experience delivering culturally relevant learning and development programs in a professional role.
• Experience providing culturally relevant services to adults, and families, including at-risk populations.
• Effective communicator and knowledge sharer.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Program oversight and budget management abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills; able to set priorities and take initiative.
• Ability to build effective relationships and partnerships with external organizations.
• Computer proficiency is an asset.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in mental health and addiction services, substance abuse issues, and treatment methodologies.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.

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