Mi’kmaw Language Coordinator

Qalipu First Nation; Canada; Remote; CAD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Statutory and Non-Statutory Holidays

Office hours 8:30–16:00/Friday halfday

Christmas Break

Medical appointment <2 hours without D

Discretionary Bereavement

Vacation Pay

Job summary

Qalipu First Nation seeks a Mi’kmaw Language Coordinator to support the Mi’kmaw Language Revival project. You will plan classes, update language resources and assist across the organization with Mi’kmaw language translation and promotion.

The role involves coordinating language programming with multiple departments and external partners, ensuring cultural alignment and successful outreach across communities. The position is based in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Qualifications

• Education: completion of a minimum 2-year diploma level program in Social Sciences, Community Studies, Education or an Arts discipline.
• Experience: 1+ year teaching or delivering programs for adults/children/youth including Mi’kmaw language; coordinating events; community engagement.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Mi’kmaw; ability to incorporate language and culture into programming.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule all language classes across Mi’kmaw instruction levels.
• Update language resources as needed.
• Assist with internal/external communications involving Mi’kmaw language or language programs.
• Collaborate with departments, Chief and Council for organizational language support.
• Engage with external partners per language policy.
• Develop language materials and resources for outreach initiatives.
• Monitor project budget, scope and schedule.
• Support language programs via research, proposals, networking.
• Report on programming progress and success.
• Coordinate mentoring for language program participants.
• Promote and advance QFN’s Language Policy.
• Continue Mi’kmaw language education toward fluency.

Skills

Mi’kmaw language

Program coordination

Community engagement

Microsoft Office

Education

2-year diploma in Social Sciences/Community Studies/Education/Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Mi’kmaw Language Coordinator

Location of Position: Based on location of Successful Applicant.

Corner Brook, St. George’s, Stephenville, Gander, Glenwood, Grand Falls, Windsor.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, Temporary, ending March 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

Rate of Pay: $55,050.00/per annum

Job Description: The Mi’kmaq Language Coordinator will assist with the on-going development, planning and implementation of the Qalipu First Nation (QFN) Mi’kmaw Language Revival project, assist QFN staff across the organization with Mi’kmaq Language translation and support and assist with the inclusion of Mi’kmaw language in other QFN initiatives where appropriate.

Responsibilities

1. Plan and schedule all language classes associated with QFN’s Language revival program, across various levels of Mi’kmaw instruction.
2. Update QFN’s language resources as needed
3. Assist with QFN’s internal and external communications that involve Mi’kmaw Language or promotion of language programs
4. Work alongside QFN’s various departments, Chief and Council to provide organizational wide language support
5. When appropriate, work with QFN’s external partners to provide language support as is outlined in QFN’s language policy
6. Develop language materials and compile resources to be used in various outreach initiatives
7. Monitor the project budget, scope and schedule
8. Support the continuation of QFN’s language programs and initiatives through research, proposal writing and networking
9. Reporting on programming progress and success
10. Support participants in the QFN language program through scheduling and coordination of one-on-one mentoring with the language facilitator
11. Promote, maintain, and advance QFN’s Language Policy
12. Continuation of Mi’kmaw language education to ensure personal advancement toward fluency
13. Other duties as directed by supervisor

Qualifications

Education: Completion of a minimum 2-year diploma level program within a field of study related to Social Sciences, Community Studies, Education, an Arts discipline such as History or Anthropology. Consideration will be given to those applicants who possess equivalent training and experience training and experience. Some knowledge of the Smith Francis Orthography would be considered an asset.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching or delivering programs for adults, children and/or youth, including experience teaching the Mi’kmaw Language. Demonstrated experience in coordinating and facilitating programs and events. Experience in community engagement and working with the Mi’kmaw population in a culturally respectful and community-centered manner. Experience in

reading, writing, and speaking Mi’kmaw, with demonstrated ability to incorporate language and culture into programming. Proficiency in Microsoft operating systems and common online communication, registration, and feedback platforms.

Working Conditions: This position primarily involves office-based duties during regular working hours. However, the successful candidate will be required to work before or after regular business hours, some weekends, and in various locations for some programs and events. A portion of the work could take place in outdoor environments with variable weather conditions, based on the programming, events and initiatives undertaken. Including but not limited to working in both indoor and outdoor environments, travelling to remote communities or within Mi’kma’ki, which could require overnight stays. Physical activity is required, including walking up to 5 kilometers per day, hiking, bending, crouching and lifting to a maximum of 30 pounds.

Employee Benefits

• Statutory and Non-Statutory Holidays: Employees are entitled to 13 days off to cover Statutory and Non-statutory holidays per year.
• Office Hours: Office hours during are from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.
• Christmas Break: the office closes during the Christmas break, this is an added bonus that employees are entitled to.
• Under 2 hours Medical Appointment: Employees may attend an appointment of less than 2 hours with no deductions to Sick and Family Medical.
• Discretionary Bereavement: One day off per year for the death of a relative not included as immediate family, a close friend or neighbour.
• Vacation Pay: 6% paid out bi-weekly.

The successful applicant must have a valid driver’s license, and access to a reliable vehicle.

Please note: The following documents are required: Diplomas/certificates for Post-Secondary Education and Training. A Code of Conduct and a Vulnerable Sector Query are to be obtained from your local police dept.

QFN is an equal opportunity employer, in situations where candidates have equal credentials, preference will be given to aboriginal candidates. If you are a member of Qalipu First Nation please indicate it in your cover letter.