Program Development Project Lead

Indigenous Perspectives Society; Victoria; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Cultural leaves

Professional development

Job summary

Indigenous Perspectives Society invites applications for a Program Development Project Lead within our Indigenous Child and Family Services Training (ICFST) program. You will translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans and collaborate with external contractors and internal staff to support curriculum delivery.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree, has 5–7 years in project planning and curriculum design, and is knowledgeable about Indigenous communities in BC.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Human and Social Sciences, Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Family/Community Support, or equivalent education and/or lived experience
• 5-7 years of experience in project planning/organizing/coordinating with Indigenous children, youth, families and communities or equivalent lived experience
• Demonstrated curriculum development and instructional/curriculum design experience in blended learning
• Sound knowledge of Indigenous communities, cultures, traditions and practices in BC
• Awareness and sensitivity to colonization and reconciliation context
• Proficiency with MS Office, Moodle and PowerPoint
• Preference for individuals identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit

Responsibilities

• Support project analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of training initiatives for ICFST
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans with resources, activities and timelines
• Collaborate with external contractors and internal staff to meet project goals
• Administer ICFST by collecting and analyzing data, preparing quarterly reports, and maintaining educational platforms and resources

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder coordination

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Blended learning

MS Office

Moodle

PowerPoint

Indigenous knowledge sensitivity

Education

Relevant degree in Human and Social Sciences / Indigenous governance / Indigenous family/community support

Tools

Moodle

MS Office

PowerPoint

Job description

Do you love to plan, organize and coordinate projects that contribute to the success of a larger initiative?

Do you feel a commitment and have experience supporting culturally safe, trauma-informed and strength-based social work practice with Indigenous children, youth, families and communities?

Indigenous Perspectives Society (IPS) is a charitable not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the lives and voices of Indigenous peoples, and we are looking for a Program Development Project Lead to work within our Indigenous Child and Family Services Training (ICFST) program that provides delegation training to the twenty-four Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies within British Columbia. To do so, we work in collaboration and cooperation with the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development and the Indigenous Child and Family Services Agencies, with a focus on restorative social work practices that uphold, support and honour Indigenous peoples’ systems of caring and resiliency. As an organization, IPS is also focused on hosting an inclusive workplace through comprehensive and holistic benefits, including extended health benefits, cultural leaves, and professional development.

The salary is $70, 000.00 annually based on a 35-hour work week.

Closing: October 22, 2026, expected start date early November.

Position Summary:

Working with the Manager of Curriculum and Learning Development, the PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LEAD is responsible for supporting project analysis, design, development, implementation and/or evaluation of training initiatives associated with the Indigenous Child and Family Services Training (ICFST). The role translates strategic objectives into actionable project plans, including resources, activities and timelines to meet deliverables to support and/or improve program curriculum. To do so, the role works closely with a variety of external contractors and internal staff and maintains collaborative and cooperative relationships to meet project goals. The role also supports the administration of ICFST by: collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative information; preparing quarterly reports; and maintaining educational platforms, tools and resources to support curriculum delivery for both instructors and participants.

Ideal Experience:

• A relevant degree in Human and Social Sciences, Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Family/Community Support, or equivalent education and/or lived experience
• 5-7 years of experience in project planning/organizing/coordinating, and/or working with Indigenous children, youth, families and communities, or equivalent and/or transferrable lived experience
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, instructional/curriculum design in blended learning is an asset
• Sound knowledge of Indigenous communities, cultures, traditions and practices in BC
• Awareness and sensitivity to the impacts of colonization and the shared context of reconciliation
• Proficiency with computer software including MS Office, Moodle and PowerPoint
• Preference will be given to individuals identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit