26-132 - Healthy Family Program Coordinator

Métis Nation British Columbia; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Métis Nation British Columbia is seeking a Healthy Family Program Coordinator to lead culturally grounded nutrition education and family wellness initiatives for Métis families with children birth to eight. You will collaborate with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and partners to promote traditional food knowledge and healthy routines.

The role emphasizes community engagement, program strategy, and grant support, with travel across the province and reporting to advance sustainability and impact.

Qualifications

• Diploma in ECE, Nutrition, Indigenous studies, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum three years of experience in program coordination or community engagement.
• Strong understanding of Métis culture, traditions, and food systems.
• Ability to travel within the province for engagement sessions and site visits.
• Ability to secure and manage funding and partnerships for sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of culturally relevant nutrition and family wellness programs.
• Engage Métis families, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Chartered Communities, and partners.
• Refine program strategy and framework; support funding proposals and reports.
• Coordinate workshops, learning materials, and community capacity building.
• Track budgets, records, and program performance metrics.

Skills

Community engagement

Project management

Advocacy and policy development

Funding and partnerships

Cultural knowledge of Métis

Travel for engagement sessions

Report writing

Communication skills

Government funding knowledge

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Nutrition, Indigenous studies, Public Health, or a related field

Job description

About The Opportunity

The Healthy Family Program Coordinator leads the development and delivery of culturally relevant nutrition education, food literacy, and family wellness programming that supports Métis families with children from birth to age eight. The coordinator engages Métis families, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Chartered Communities, service providers, and community partners to promote healthy eating, traditional food knowledge, and positive early childhood development through culturally grounded learning opportunities and resources.

Duties And Responsibilities

Program Strategy & Framework Implementation

• Refines and implements the Métis Food Program Framework based on community feedback and best practices.
• Conducts targeted research to support decision-making and identify program challenges and opportunities in Métis community food initiatives.
• Develops program guidelines, secures resources, and supports community-driven leadership.
• Supports program planning and resource development to strengthen nutrition education, food literacy, and family wellness programming.
• Analyzes and reports on feedback from engagement sessions to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Assists in preparing program reports, funding proposals, and recommendations that support program sustainability and growth.
• Supports funding and partnership opportunities that enhance access to nutrition and wellness programming for Métis families.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Builds and maintains relationships with Métis Chartered Communities, service providers, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners to support nutrition education and family wellness programming.
• Organizes and leads regional and virtual engagement sessions with Métis families and community organizations.
• Develops partnerships with community organizations and service providers to enhance learning opportunities, resource sharing, and program delivery.

Program Delivery & Community Capacity Building

• Gathers input from Métis families to inform the development of culturally relevant food programs.
• Coordinates workshops and learning opportunities on nutrition, meal planning, cooking skills, gardening, traditional Métis food knowledge, and healthy family routines.
• Supports family participation in gardening initiatives, land-based learning opportunities, and other activities that promote healthy eating and food literacy.
• Develops and distributes culturally relevant educational resources, toolkits, and learning materials that support caregiver knowledge and confidence in preparing nutritious meals.
• Assists with the preparation of grant proposals, funding applications, and impact reports.

Administrative & Logistical Support

• Supports tracking of program budgets, resources, and engagement milestones.
• Maintains centralized records and contact lists of stakeholders and program partners.
• Coordinates internal reporting processes and monitors program performance metrics.

Other Duties

• Participates in committees and project teams as required.
• Undertakes related duties as assigned, consistent with the job grade of the position.
• Performs other duties as needed to ensure the efficient operation of MNBC programs.
• Regular or occasional attendance at meetings and events, which may require work and travel outside of regular business hours.

Supervision Given

• None

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Nutrition, Indigenous studies, Public Health, or a related field is required.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience on relevant program coordination, community engagement, policy development or food security, preferably within Indigenous communities.
• Strong understanding of Métis culture, traditions, and food systems.
• Ability to engage with Métis families, school districts, policymakers, and community organizations.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, executing, and evaluating programs.
• Strong experience in advocacy and policy development related to Indigenous food security and school nutrition.
• Ability to secure and manage funding and partnerships to sustain long-term program success.
• Ability to travel within the province for engagement sessions and program site visits.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write reports and funding proposals.
• Experience working with government funding agreements and policy frameworks is an asset.
• Knowledge and/or awareness of the historical and contemporary contributions made by Métis people in B.C.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Class 5 driver’s licence may be required.
• The position may require the completion of a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.