Cultural Facilitator

gov; Hay River; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Commission scolaire francophone des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (CSFTNO) seeks a Cultural Facilitator to coordinate cultural and Indigenous activities, promoting Francophone spaces within schools and the community of Hay River. You will report to the principal and design, plan, and organize cultural initiatives aligned with the CSFTNO strategic priorities.

The role requires excellent French, working English, project coordination skills, and a valid driver's license; recreation/education background

Qualifications

• Fluent French and working knowledge of English required.
• Discretion with student information and materials.
• Ability to manage cultural and identity development projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cultural and Indigenous activities for CSFTNO students and staff.
• Design, plan and organize cultural projects across schools and community.
• Promote Francophone spaces in CSFTNO and local community.
• Report to the principal on project progress and outcomes.

Skills

French language proficiency

English working knowledge

Discretion

Organization skills

Interpersonal/teamwork

Education

Recreation diploma or 2 years experience in similar role

Recreation/education training a plus

Job description

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.

Typically, 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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