Language & Culture Events and Workshop Planner

Tsawwassen First Nation; Delta; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BC Municipal Pension Plan

Excellent employer benefits

Personal days

Paid holiday time off (Christmas & New

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Tsawwassen First Nation seeks a dedicated Language & Culture Events and Workshop Planner to design and deliver language and culture workshops, classes, and community programs. The role collaborates with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, artists, and departments to weave culturally meaningful activities into community celebrations.

Based in the Language & Culture team, you will oversee logistics, budgeting, and volunteer coordination, ensuring respectful and safe programming aligned with Tsawwassen

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience planning and coordinating community events, workshops, or cultural programming
• Experience with Indigenous communities and Coast Salish culture is an asset
• Strong organizational and budgeting abilities

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver Language & Culture workshops, classes, and community programming
• Coordinate event logistics including protocol, venue bookings, supplies, equipment, catering, transportation and setup/teardown
• Collaborate with Events & Food Services to integrate language & culture programming into events
• Work with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, artists, facilitators and vendors to coordinate activities
• Develop budgets and manage event-related purchasing
• Promote workshops, programs, and events with Communications
• Recruit, coordinate, and support volunteers
• Maintain attendance records, evaluations, and event reports
• Ensure safety and alignment with organizational policies

Skills

Event planning

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Post-secondary education in Event Management, Recreation, Tourism, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LANGUAGE & CULTURE EVENTS AND WORKSHOP PLANNER

Full Time Permanent

Position Summary

The Language & Culture Events and Workshop Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering cultural events, workshops, and community programming that celebrate and promote Tsawwassen First Nation language, culture, and traditions.

Based within the Language & Culture team, this position works under the direction of the Language & Culture Supervisor while collaborating closely with the Events & Food Services team to support the planning and delivery of most Tsawwassen First Nation community events. The Planner ensures cultural programming and workshops are integrated into community celebrations and organizational events.

Working with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, artists, community members, and internal departments, this position creates engaging cultural experiences that strengthen community connections and support the preservation and revitalization of Tsawwassen First Nation language and culture.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver Language & Culture workshops, classes, and community programming.
• Coordinate event logistics including protocol, venue bookings, supplies, equipment, catering, transportation, and event setup/tear down
• Collaborate closely with the Events & Food Services Team to plan and deliver Tsawwassen First Nation events, ensuring Language & Culture programming is incorporated into community celebrations and special events
• Work with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, facilitators, artists, performers, and vendors to coordinate workshops and cultural activities
• Assist with traditional teachings, language initiatives, seasonal celebrations, and cultural programming
• Develop and manage event budgets and coordinate event-related purchasing
• Work with Communications to promote workshops, programs, and events
• Recruit, coordinate, and support volunteers as required
• Maintain attendance records, evaluations, and event reports
• Support departmental initiatives and assist with other Tsawwassen First Nation events as required
• Ensure all programming is delivered safely, respectfully, and in accordance with organizational policies

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience planning and coordinating community events, workshops, or cultural programming
• Post-secondary education in Event Management, Recreation, Tourism, Business Administration, or a related field is an asset
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and knowledge of Coast Salish culture and protocols is an asset
• Strong organizational, budgeting, and project management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong event planning, organization, and project coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple departments
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required for community events
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural protocols and community engagement practices is an asset

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Combination of office and community-based work
• Evening and weekend work required to support events and workshops
• Ability to lift and move event equipment and supplies (up to 50 lbs)

Compensation

• Pay range is $34 to $36 per hour. Placement within the pay scale is based on a review of skills, experience and internal equity
• Annual cost of living increases
• BC Municipal Pension Plan - employee contributes 8.61%, employer contributes 9.31%
• Excellent benefits, 100% paid by employer:

• 100% prescriptions paid, no deductible
• 100% basic dental coverage, no deductible
• 100% varied paramedical coverage
• Up to 15 Personal days per year
• Paid time off during the Christmas & New Year break
• Paid vacation time

We wish to thank all interested applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Pursuant to the Tsawwassen First Nation Government Employees Act, first priority in hiring among qualified applicants will be given to Tsawwassen Members, second priority to spouses (as defined in s. 3 (1) of the BC Family Law Act) of Tsawwassen Members, and third priority to members of other First Nations. If you fall within one of these categories and you wish to have this voluntary information considered as part of your application, please indicate the applicable category in your cover letter.