Cultural Facilitator

EDGE; Hay River; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

EDGE in Hay River, Northwest Territories, is seeking a Cultural Facilitator to coordinate cultural projects and promote Francophone spaces in CSFTNO schools and the community. You will design, plan and organize cultural and Indigenous activities, reporting to the principal and aligning with strategic priorities.

The role requires bilingual proficiency in English and French, a valid driver’s license, and is a 0.5 FTE part-time position with a 18.75 hour work week.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Recreation or 2 years of experience in a francophone minority setting.
• Training in recreation and education is an asset.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cultural projects to promote student and staff identity development.
• Plan and organize cultural and Indigenous activities for CSFTNO students and community.
• Report to the principal and align with the Francophone and Community Space priorities.

Skills

French/English

Discretion

Cultural project management

Organizational skills

Minority education

Interpersonal & teamwork

Education

Diploma in Recreation

Job description

Department Information

The Commission scolaire francophone, Territoires du Nord-Ouest (CSFTNO) provides quality French- first language education that promotes the cultural identity, personal development, and academic success of students across the Northwest Territories. As a key player in Francophone education, CSFTNO fosters inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environments grounded in community collaboration and student well-being.

Job Information

The Cultural Facilitator is responsible for coordinating cultural projects to promote student and staff identity development, and to grow Francophone spaces in the Commission scolaire francophone des Territories du Nord-Quest (CSFTNO) schools and in the community. The successful incumbent will report directly to the principal and will design, plan and organized cultural and Indigenous activities for the CSFTNO students in accordance with the Francophone and Community Space priority area in the CSFTNO's Strategic Plan.

Some of the knowledge, skills and abilities required are:

• Excellent knowledge of French and working knowledge of English.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling student material and information.
• Ability to manage cultural and identity development projects.
• Strong organization skills in overseeing projects and coordinating promotional and cultural activities.
• Knowledge of approaches and strategies for minority-community students.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills: ability to maintain harmonious relationships and to motivate students.
  

Typicaly, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Diploma in a Recreation program or 2 years of experience in a similar role in a francophone minority setting. Training and experience in recreation and education would be an asset. Must have a valid driver's license.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Hay River HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE
HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1
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More Information

Part-time position

This Job opening is for a 0.5 FTE Part-time position (18.75 hours of work per week)

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Driver's License Requirement

A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License

Bilingual

This job opening requires candidate to be fluent both orally and written in both English and French

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28405

Closing Date: Tuesday October 13, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $42.17 per hour to $50.53 per hour (approximately $41,115 - $49,101.) plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance of $2.32

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