Cultural Engagement Coordinator (Fort Chipewyan, AB)

Athabasca Tribal Council; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Company pension

Dental care

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Job summary

Athabasca Tribal Council is seeking a Cultural Engagement Coordinator to lead culturally grounded prevention initiatives that strengthen cultural identity, family wellness, and community connection for children, youth, families, and caregivers. The role reports to the Community Education & Engagement Supervisor and focuses on integrating Cree and Dene cultures within Child & Family Services.

Based in Fort Chipewyan, the incumbent will collaborate with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and partner

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Indigenous Studies, Human Services, Social Work, or related discipline.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience delivering cultural programming or related services.
• Knowledge of Cree and Dene languages, cultures, ceremonies and land-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Family Trees for children in care to promote family reunification and cultural heritage.
• Advise and oversee Cultural Plans reflecting cultural priorities in service planning.
• Facilitate access to Elders, Knowledge Keepers, ceremonies, land-based learning, and language opportunities.
• Receive referrals to arrange culturally appropriate services for children, youth, and families.
• Provide cultural guidance to employees on local protocols and traditions.
• Design and deliver culturally grounded workshops and community initiatives.
• Maintain documentation, statistics, and reports per organizational requirements.
• Coordinate cultural resources, spaces, and events with the Community Team.
• Travel regularly to support Member Nations and work flexible hours.

Skills

Cultural engagement

Community collaboration

Trauma-informed approaches

Education

Diploma or degree Indigenous Studies/related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reports to: Community Education and Engagement Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Cultural Engagement Coordinator supports ATC’s Child & Family Services by leading culturally grounded prevention initiatives that strengthen cultural identity, family wellness, and community connection for children, youth, families, and caregivers. Reporting to the Community Education & Engagement Supervisor, the Coordinator develops and coordinates Family Trees, Cultural Plans, cultural teachings, ceremonies, land-based learning, and traditional healing opportunities that reconnect Members to their family, Nation, language, culture, and traditions.

Working collaboratively with Member Nations, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Child & Family Services teams, and community partners, the incumbent integrates Cree and Dene cultures into Child and Family Services programs and services. The role connects children, youth, and families to teachings, ceremonies, language, and land-based learning while serving as a resource to Child and Family Services employees, supporting practices aligned with First Nations values and traditions. This position has a primary service focus within Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) and is based in Fort Chipewyan, with services and cultural supports guided by Nation traditions, protocols, priorities, and the needs of Members and families.

The incumbent is expected to uphold the safety, dignity, and best interests of children and youth while demonstrating professionalism, cultural respect, sound judgment, and a commitment to culturally responsive service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Create and maintain Family Trees for children in care that promote family reunification, preserve family relationships, cultural heritage, and community ties.

Advise and oversee individualized Cultural Plans for all children in care, Prevention 1:1 participants, Post Majority Support Services participants, and caregivers, ensuring cultural priorities are reflected in service planning.

Facilitate access to Elders, Knowledge Keepers, ceremonies, land-based learning, language, traditional healing, and other cultural opportunities based on individual and family needs.

Receive and action referrals from Child & Family Services to arrange culturally appropriate services, activities, and supports for children, youth, and families.

Provide cultural guidance to Child & Family Services employees on local protocols, traditions, language, ceremonies, and culturally appropriate practices.

Design, deliver, and review culturally grounded workshops, cultural activities, support groups, and community initiatives in collaboration with Member Nations and community partners.

Encourage participation in cultural activities that promote identity, belonging, healing, and connection to local Nations’ traditions and community.

Complete and maintain documentation, program statistics, outcome measures, Family Trees, Cultural Plans, referrals, and reports in accordance with organizational requirements.

Assist with the coordination of cultural resources, program spaces, and community events through the support of the Community Team Case Aide.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications and Skills:

Diploma or degree in Indigenous Studies, Human Services, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Education, Community Services, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Minimum two (2) years of experience delivering cultural programming, prevention services, or community-based supports for First Nations children, youth, families, or communities.

Knowledge of Cree and Dene languages, cultures, traditions, ceremonies, protocols, language, and land-based practices, with the ability to incorporate them into programs and services.

Experience preparing Cultural Plans, Family Trees, or other culturally grounded resources that support children, youth, families, and caregivers.

Ability to build respectful working relationships with Member Nations, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, caregivers, community partners, and external service providers.

Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.

Understanding of trauma-informed, strengths based, family centered, and culturally responsive approaches to service delivery.

Strong facilitation, communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.

Excellent organizational, time management, including managing priorities, coordinating activities, meeting deadlines, evaluating outcomes, and preparing reports.

Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and complying with applicable legislation, organizational policies, privacy requirements, professional standards, and ethical practices

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn organizational databases and information systems.

Requirements:

Clear Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check.

Clear Child Intervention Record Check.

Valid Class 5 License with a clear Drivers abstract.

Current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain.

Position is based in Fort Chipewyan, with a primary service focus supporting Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) Members, families, children, youth, and caregivers.

Ability to travel regularly throughout Member Nations and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

We encourage applicants to self-identify to support our efforts to broaden the diversity of applications; however, responses are voluntary and are not necessary to have your application considered by ATC. For the purposes of employment equity, an Indigenous person is someone who identifies as First Nation, Inuit, or Métis. Based on this definition, are you an Indigenous person?

We encourage applicants to self-identify to support our efforts to broaden the diversity of applications; however, responses are voluntary and are not necessary to have your application considered by ATC. For the purpose of employment equity, members of visible minorities mean persons, other than Indigenous peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour. Based on this definition, are you a member of a visible minority?