Community Inclusion - Indigenous Culture Support Worker Nanaimo, BC

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation entitlement

RRSP contribution program

Extended health & life insurance

Training & development opportunities

EFAP

Job summary

Bonaventure Support Services in Nanaimo is seeking a Community Inclusion Indigenous Culture & Support Worker. This Full Time hourly role runs Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with a wage of $25.14–$28.73 per hour.

You will help individuals access community opportunities, build friendships, and participate in inclusive activities while honoring Indigenous traditions. You will collaborate with families and partners, promote inclusion, and design culturally inclusive activities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and practices; lived experience is an asset.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills; collaborative mindset.
• Ability to support individuals as outlined in person-centred plans.
• Commitment to inclusion, dignity, respect, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in accessing community opportunities, building friendships, and participating in inclusive activities.
• Collaborate with the Inclusion Team, families, and community partners to respond flexibly to evolving needs.
• Encourage and facilitate involvement of natural supports in each person’s life.
• Share and honor Indigenous traditions, ways of knowing, being, and doing, as appropriate.
• Promote cultural awareness within the team and wider community.
• Design and lead culturally inclusive activities for people of all abilities.
• Provide holistic wellness supports aligned to person-centred plans (social, recreational, vocational, educational).

Skills

Indigenous culture knowledge

Relationship building

Collaborative mindset

Person-centered support

Education

BC driver’s license

Job description

Community Inclusion Indigenous Culture & Support Worker

Location: Nanaimo

Position Type: Full Time Hourly

Schedule: Monday - Friday (9am - 5pm)

Wage: $25.14 - $28.73 per hour

Why Join Us?

Are you passionate about cultural connection and community? Join Bonaventure’s Community Inclusion team and help build a more connected, culturally aware community. In this role, you will support individuals with diverse abilities—both Indigenous and non-Indigenous—by sharing Indigenous traditions, fostering genuine relationships with Elders, families, and community partners, and leading inclusive cultural learning. This role has a strong focus on connecting people to culture, fostering inclusion, and supporting meaningful activities—cultivating belonging, helping individuals make friends, find activities, and participate fully in community.

The Role

• Support individuals in accessing community opportunities, building friendships, and participating in inclusive activities.
• Collaborate with the Inclusion Team, families, and community partners to respond flexibly to the evolving needs of those supported.
• Encourage and facilitate the involvement of natural supports (family, friends, neighbors) in each person’s life.
• Share and honor Indigenous traditions, ways of knowing, being, and doing, as appropriate and requested.
• Promote cultural awareness and understanding within the team and the wider community.
• Design and lead culturally inclusive activities for people of all abilities.
• Work with CI teammates to provide holistic wellness supports aligned to person‑centred plans (social, recreational, vocational, educational).

What You Bring

• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and practices (lived experience an asset).
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills; collaborative mindset.
• Ability to support individuals as outlined in person‑centred plans.
• Commitment to inclusion, dignity, respect, and confidentiality.

About Us

Bonaventure Support Services is a value-driven agency supporting children, youth, and adults with diverse abilities across Vancouver Island. We believe in person-centered services that promote dignity, independence, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License, and personal vehicle.
• RCMP Criminal Record Check & MCFD Hub Screening (employer facilitated).
• First Aid with CPR, Food Safe Level 1.
• 3 reference letters (including one from your most recent employer).
• Immunization record or exemption, TB Screen, and Physician’s Declaration.
• Resume; Reference Letters (Three); Physician’s Declaration; TB screen; Immunization Records.

What We Offer

• Progressive vacation entitlement, starting at 2 weeks
• RRSP contribution program
• Extended health, dental, and life insurance coverage
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)