FAMILY SUPPORT & CULTURAL COORDINATOR

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Integrates Indigenous Culture and language throughout Aboriginal Head Start and Biwaase’aa program.

·         Plans, prepares, and delivers culturally relevant programming and language lessons to the children.

·         Organizes traditional programming, such as feasts and ceremonies, arranges the attendance and participation of Elders and community resources.

·         Assists Elders on evenings when programming and/or ceremonies take place.

·         Assist in providing and/or coordinating traditional and cultural training for staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Post-secondary or Indigenous studies diploma/degree or appropriate combination of education and experience accepted.

·         Early Childhood Education Diploma or Child and Family Worker Diploma or combination of education and experience an asset.

·         Knowledge of Anishnaabe culture and traditions and experience working with Indigenous persons.

·         Ability to speak an Indigenous language (Ojibwe, Oji-Cree, Cree, Michif) considered an asset.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

·         Must have a successful Vulnerable Sector Check and valid First Aid/CPR Level “C”.

·         Required to have successfully undergone a tuberculosis skin test and provide immunization record.

·         Must pass medical exam.

Shkoday is committed to providing our current and future employees with a workplace that is safe, healthy, and fair. Applicants requiring accommodations during the interview process should contact Human Resources by email hr@shkoday.com or phone 807-768-2342 to make arrangements.

Shkoday is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Shkoday encourages Indigenous people to apply.

For a detailed job description please visit Shkoday’s website http://www.shkoday.com or contact Human Resources. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Posting will be advertised until November 23, 2026.