Coordinator of Indigenous Programs – Community Services Coordinator 1

Indigenous Perspectives Society; Surrey; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Surrey, Heritage Services, seeks a collaborative Coordinator of Indigenous Programs to shape and deliver Indigenous-led arts, culture, and learning opportunities in Surrey. The role is based at Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House, a space dedicated to Indigenous artistic practices and community connection.

The successful candidate will develop and deliver programs, build partnerships with Elders and Indigenous artists, and manage projects and budgets with a community-centered

Qualifications

• Requires a university or college degree.
• At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience including supervision; or an acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing a range of programming and events.
• Coordinating artist residencies and supporting Indigenous artists.
• Building respectful and reciprocal relationships with community members, organizations, Elders, and artists.
• Collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Supervising and supporting both staff and volunteer teams.
• Managing service agreements, budgets, and program administration.
• Preparing reports, presentations, grant applications, and communication material.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Relationship building

Project management

Communication

Education

University/college degree

Job description

SCOPE

Located on the unceded and ancestral lands of the Salish peoples, including the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and Semiahma (Semiahmoo) Nations, the City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities.

Heritage Services is seeking a collaborative, creative, and relationship-focused Coordinator of Indigenous Programs to help shape and deliver Indigenous-led arts, culture, and learning opportunities in Surrey. This role is based at Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House, a space in Elgin Heritage Park dedicated to Indigenous artistic practices, knowledge sharing, and community connection.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Union – CUPE Local 402 – Temporary Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing a range of programming and events.
• Coordinating artist residencies and supporting Indigenous artists.
• Building respectful and reciprocal relationships with community members, organizations, Elders, and artists.
• Collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Supervising and supporting both staff and volunteer teams.
• Managing service agreements, budgets, and program administration.
• Preparing reports, presentations, grant applications, and communication material.
• Other duties as required.

We are looking for a thoughtful, relationship-oriented professional who is committed to creating space and opportunities for Indigenous arts, culture, and community connection. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience developing and delivering Indigenous cultural programming and building relationships with a range of communities and organizations. They are an effective communicator, skilled project manager, and a collaborative leader who takes initiative and thinks creatively to assess and respond to community and service needs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized university or college level program.
• 3 years of progressively responsible experience including supervision; or
• An acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience.