Program Coordinator, Community Engagement & Reporting – Two-Spirit Program

Community-Based Research Centre; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community-Based Research Centre is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator for their Two-Spirit Program, responsible for community engagement and project coordination. The role emphasizes collaboration with Indigenous and Two-Spirit communities, requiring strong communication skills, relevant experience in health equity, and a commitment to fostering inclusive participation.

Benefits

Generous vacation time

Extended health benefits, including medical and dental

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Remote work arrangement

Kind and supportive team

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience as a program coordinator related to Two-Spirit health.
• Knowledge of Indigenous community health issues.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and within a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community engagement projects and partner meetings.
• Ensure culturally appropriate data collection.
• Support program evaluation and capacity building activities.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Indigenous Studies or Governance

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

Zoom

Job description

• Program Coordinator, Community Engagement & Reporting – Two-Spirit Program

Program Coordinator, Community Engagement & Reporting – Two-Spirit Program

Position Type: Full-Time; Permanent
Annual Salary: $57,000
Schedule: 37.5 hours weekly – regular working hours are 9am-5pm in your local time zone (flexible)
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Remote within Canada
Language: Primary working language is English; French language skills are an asset (please indicate language skills in your cover letter or resume).
Reports to: Program Manager, Two-Spirit Program
Application Deadline : 27 June 2025, 4:00 PM Pacific Time

Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC) promotes the health of people of diverse sexualities and genders through research and intervention development. CBRC’score pillars—community-led research, knowledge exchange, network building,and leadership development—position the organization as a thought leader, transformingideas into actionsthat make a difference in our communities. CBRCwas incorporated in 1999 andis a non-profit charitable organization. Our main office is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, and we have a satellite office in Toronto.

The Two-Spirit Program is a leader in research and resource development that enhances the health and wellbeing of Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ communities across Turtle Island. All Two-Spirit Program initiatives are Indigenous-led, contributing to work in the area of sexual health and identity that is reflective of the unique needs and realities of Two-Spirit people.

CBRC believes in work led by and for the community. As part of our commitment to employment equity, we encourage applications from Indigenous people, Black people, and people of colour (IBPOC), Two-Spirit people, queer, trans and non-binary people, people living with HIV, people living with Hepatitis C, disabled people, 2S/LGBTQIA+ women, and other people with fabulous and diverse identities and experiences. CBRC acknowledges that not everyone is able to publicly disclose these identities, and we do not expect that employees will disclose this in the course of their work.

At CBRC, we recognize that some applicants have experienced barriers to traditional educational and employment opportunities. We consider various combinations of education, employment, volunteer, and lived experience and encourage applicants to highlight these experiences in their cover letter and resume.

CBRC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, select, or interview job applicants. Every application is reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. Applicants' personal and identifying information is stored securely and confidentially, and is not processed through AI software.

Description

Reporting to the Two-Spirit Program Manager - Community Engagement & Reporting, the Two-Spirit Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting CBRC’s multiple new and ongoing Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ community engagement projects. The Program Coordinator will work with provincial, federal, and Indigenous partners on projects focused on community engagement and capacity building activities in, for, and alongside Indigenous and Two-Spirit communities. They will directly coordinate the Medicine Bundle Project’s expansion and the Two-Spirit Changemakers Committee, as well as supporting programmatic evaluation and other 2S program needs. This position willwork closely with staff from other departments at CBRC, as well as our external affiliate researchers and community partner organizations across Canada.

While this position is considered permanent, please note that the continuity of all roles is contingent on sustainable funding.

Primary Job Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the following key functions:

1-Project Coordination, Community Engagement, and Partnership Support

• Lead Coordination activities for a number of new and ongoing programs and interventions related to Two-Spirit individual and community health & connection, including coordinating testing and linkage to care initiatives.
• Support community engagement activities including planning gatherings, conferences, and other meetings, and participating in capacity building activities.
• Liaise with grassroots, regional, and national Two-Spirit organizations, ensuring equitable participation opportunities for smaller organizations and individuals/groups from rural or remote/isolated communities.
• Coordinate and facilitate partner meetings (in-person and virtual).
• Coordinate with CBRC’s Knowledge Mobilization staff to ensure resources reflect an Indigenous perspective and are culturally appropriate.

3-Evaluation Support

• Ensure all activities include culturally appropriate data collection methods.
• Support distribution of monitoring & evaluation tools such as surveys, and participate in focus groups as necessary.
• Review reporting and evaluation materials for accuracy and cultural competence.

4-Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend project, team, department, and staff meetings as required.
• Participate in caucuses, working groups, and committees as needed/available.
• Is Indigenous, Two-Spirit and/or Indigiqueer, has close connections to Two-Spirit and Indigenous communities and awareness of Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ social, cultural, and political values and sensitivities.
• Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing, including experience working with Elders and Knowledge Keepers; knowledge, experience, and awareness of Two-Spirit and Indigenous queer and trans kinship; knowledge of reciprocity, relationality, respect; sex positivity; body positivity; strong relationship building abilities.

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as Indigenous Studies or Governance, Health, or Social Sciences or similar is an asset.
• 2-3 years’ experience as a program coordinator, ideally in an area related to Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ health (or other health equity topics).
• 1-2 years of experience applying values of Indigenization, decolonization, equity, social justice, anti-oppression and/or community-based research in community consultation or knowledge mobilization settings.
• Intermediate knowledge of diverse Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ community health issues and perspectives, including by way of lived experience.

Other Competencies & Qualifications (assets)

• Awareness of current Indigenous advocacy within “Canada.”
• Excellent communication skills including writing.
• Capacity to prioritize tasks and function under tight and/or competing deadlines.
• Autonomous worker with an ability to adapt and work within a dynamic and complex team setting.
• Ability to interact courteously and effectively with partners from varying sectors including academic and community agencies.
• Effective critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of local, provincial, and national Indigenous communities, collectives, and organizations.
• Working proficiency (or better) in French.
• Proficiency in using computers: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and various video conferencing platforms (i.e. Teams, Zoom).
• Generous vacation time, personal days, and other leave policies
• Extended health benefits, including medical, gender-affirming care, dental, vision, and long-term disability (LTD), life coverage, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Remote and hybrid work arrangement
• Kind and supportive team

How to apply

Please email your application to Human Resources at [e-mail] and include the job you are applying for in the subject line . All applicants are required to provide a cover letter and a resume.

Accessibility

If this process presents barriers, please get in touch via email with the subject line Access: Program Coordinator, Two-Spirit Program or call us (604-568-7478) to leave a voicemail to discuss alternative formats for submitting an application.

About CBRC

Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC) promotes the health of people of diverse sexualities and genders through research and intervention development.