manom kʷaθ qaymɛxʷənon Coordinator

Tla'amin Nation; Powell River; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

LIFT - Community Services in Powell River is seeking a program coordinator to lead girls’ group activities and empowering retreats. You will design culturally grounded programming for Indigenous girls and young women, building trust with participants, families, Elders, and community partners.

Responsibilities include coordinating facilitators, budgeting, reporting, and maintaining records, while aligning activities with community priorities and Tla’amin values.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in recreation, community development, education, Indigenous studies, youth work, social services, nonprofit management, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience coordinating youth, recreation, camps, workshops, retreats, wellness, cultural or community programs or events.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Experience collecting program information and preparing reports.
• Budget or funding grants management experience is an asset.
• Experience in Indigenous organization or self-governing First Nation is an asset.
• Police information check and Vulnerable Sector Check prior to employment.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and driving record; Class 4 is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties under Education Manager, adhering to Tla’amin laws and policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of Citizens, clients, employees, and Nation matters.
• Coordinate and deliver Girls’ Group sessions and annual Girls’ Empowerment Retreats.
• Create engaging Indigenous girls’ wellness and cultural programming.
• Build trusting relationships with participants, families, Elders, and staff.
• Foster culturally safe, inclusive environments and empower youth.
• Support recruitment, registration, orientation, and ongoing participant engagement.
• Coordinate facilitators, speakers, transportation, meals, supplies, and venues.
• Collaborate with youth to identify interests and programming needs.
• Encourage youth leadership and participant voice in planning and delivery.
• Ensure activities align with community priorities and Tla’amin values.

Skills

Indigenous self-determination

Cultural approaches

Relationship-building

Written & verbal communication

Organizational coordination

Youth engagement

Microsoft Office

Budget tracking

Education

Post-secondary education in recreation or related field

Job description

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Salary Or Wage: $31.25 to $33.78 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: Temporary

List of Requirements

Training, Education, Experience:

• Post-secondary education in recreation, community development, education, Indigenous studies, youth work, social services, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience coordinating youth, recreation, camps, workshops, retreats, wellness, cultural or community programs or events.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience collecting program information and preparing reports.
• Experience managing project budgets, grants, or funding agreements is considered an asset.
• Experience working within an Indigenous organization or self-governing First Nation is an asset.
• Acceptable Police Information Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check) prior to employment.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and acceptable Driving Record.
• Valid Class 4 Driver’s Licence is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of Indigenous self-determination and culturally grounded approaches to community wellness.
• Knowledge of Tla’amin culture, language, and community priorities is an asset.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and coordination abilities, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to build respectful and trusting relationships with youth, families, Elders, and community members.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital record-keeping systems.
• Sound financial administration and budget tracking skills.

List of Duties

• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Tla’amin laws, regulations, policies, practices and procedures as directed by the Education Manager.
• Maintains confidentiality as required pertaining to Citizens, clients, employees and general matters of the Nation.
• Coordinate and deliver weekly Girls’ Group sessions and annual Girls’ Empowerment Retreats.
• Create engaging recreation, wellness, leadership, cultural, and land-based programming for Indigenous girls and young women.
• Build trusting relationships with participants, families, Peer Leaders, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, staff, and community partners.
• Foster culturally safe, inclusive, strengths‑based environments where youth feel welcomed, respected, and empowered.
• Support recruitment, registration, orientation, and ongoing engagement of participants and Peer Leaders.
• Coordinate facilitators, guest speakers, transportation, meals, supplies, equipment, and facility bookings.
• Work collaboratively with youth to identify interests, strengths, and emerging programming needs.
• Encourage youth leadership, mentorship, and participant voice throughout program planning and delivery.
• Ensure activities align with community priorities, project objectives, and Tla’amin values.

Community Engagement & Partnerships:

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with schools, recreation providers, health partners, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community organizations.
• Promote the program and encourage participation through community outreach and engagement.
• Support collaboration across Tla’amin Nation departments to strengthen youth programming.
• Represent the program at community events, meetings, workshops, and gatherings.
• Identify opportunities to expand partnerships that enhance programming and participant experiences.
• Measure, monitor, and document participation, engagement, and program outcomes to support continuous improvement.
• Gather participant feedback through surveys, discussions, focus groups, and youth-led evaluation activities.
• Support photo-voice, storytelling, and creative youth engagement projects that celebrate participant experiences and stories.
• Manage the approved Sport Canada project budget in collaboration with the Education Manager, including monitoring expenditures.
• Maintain organized files, project records, attendance, and financial documentation.
• Prepare interim and final financial and narrative reports required by Sport Canada.
• Ensure compliance with grant agreements and organizational policies, including tracking project outcomes and reporting deadlines.

Program Sustainability & Future Development:

• Research funding opportunities that support youth, recreation, wellness, leadership, and cultural programming.
• Assist with funding proposals and sustainability planning.
• Build partnerships that strengthen and expand programming opportunities.
• Help develop strategies that support the continuation and growth of successful initiatives beyond the current grant.

Working Conditions:

• Work will take place in a combination of office, community, recreation, cultural and land-based settings. Occasional lifting and transportation of program supplies is required.
• Occasional travel (including evening and weekend work) to support youth programming, retreats, and community events may be required.

This posting will be open until filled.

*We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those shortlisted will be contacted