Hull Services has an organizational commitment to pursuing truth and reconciliation, decolonization and anti-oppression.

About Us:
Hull Services has had a long reputation for providing leading edge child, youth, and family mental health services. We work with children, youth and families who have experienced mental health struggles, behavioural problems, developmental delay, neglect, abuse and trauma. Hull offers them an opportunity to seek well-being and happiness, with a focus on mental health. Hull’s vision is for resilient young people and families to thrive within communities that support their mental health and well-being. Hull’s programs and services include prevention and early intervention, family-based treatment, school-based services, community group care, campus-based care, adult services and education and training. Located in Calgary, we have been serving Alberta’s young people and families for 60 years, and support over 8,000 young people and families each year.

The Indigenous Relations department is committed to Truth and Reconciliation. The department emphasizes building strong and empowering relationships with the children, young people, and families who are Indigenous. To ensure practice engages the community and aligns with Indigenous worldviews, the department facilitates cultural practices in all aspects of service delivery in the Agency. The team work to enhance culturally responsive practices in the programs, providing direct teachings and sharing knowledge to program staff, and facilitating cultural activities for the young people. The overarching goal is to enhance our practice approach by connecting Indigenous children, young people and families to their First Nation culture and communities. The team work with a network of Treaty 7 Elders to continue to build relationships and the vision for the department.

As a member of the Indigenous Relations team, you will be expected to provide support within all the programs at Hull Services.

The Position:
We are looking for a regular, full-time Cultural Facilitator . The schedule for this role is mostly Monday to Friday and requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include non-structured work week including evenings and weekends when necessary.

Reporting to the Director of Indigenous Relations, the Cultural Facilitator works in collaboration with program staff, Elders,



and Hull Services’ Elder to support the young peoples and families in strengthening their awareness and understanding of their cultural heritage and resources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with programs to enhance young peoples/family’s awareness and understanding of their cultural heritage

Engage and build relationships with young peoples/families in one-on-one or group settings to support their development in understanding their cultural heritage and/or resources

Provide cultural teachings and resources that are relevant to the young peoples/family’s cultural heritage

Work with supporting staff and Hull staff in supporting young people and families with their cultural development

Support Elders in their work related to cultural teachings and stories with young people and families

Identify and make use of opportunities to draw parallels between Western and Indigenous cultural teachings in order to promote increased cultural understanding, such as the Truth and Reconciliation 94 Calls to Action

Support Hull Services’ Elder with cultural ceremonies as required, both on and off

Work with the Hull Services’ Elder, Indigenous Relations Director, and program Cultural Helpers

Ensure support forms are completed

Attend and actively participate in team meetings

Maintain a continuous learning mindset and participate in ongoing career development activities

Perform related tasks and duties as required

Support program participants in culturally relevant celebrations and gatherings related to healing

Qualifications and Skills:

Degree or diploma in Human Services or a related field

At least 2 years of relevant experience

Well-developed time management and communication skills

Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills, and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks

Demonstrated initiative and reliability

Extensive knowledge of Indigenous culture(s)





Extensive knowledge of intergenerational trauma — the causes and the impacts

Open to participation in activities, ceremonies and practices to promote well-being and Indigenous culture

Ability to work in a culturally diverse program in a non-Indigenous specific organization

Understanding of or open to learning NMT and brain development concepts as it relates to trauma

A solid network of relationships with other family-serving organizations, and the Indigenous community and resources

Flexibility and availability for evening and weekend work

A Police Information Check, which includes a vulnerable sector search, is required (or is in process of being completed) prior to employment

A Child Intervention Record Check

Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and ability to drive Agency vehicles is preferred (min. 3 years driving experience with a class 5/GDL class 5 license)

Completion of ASIST, First Aid, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Certified with CYCAA would be considered an asset

Excellent interpersonal qualities including flexibility, effective communication and relationship building skills

Demonstrated interest, commitment, consistency, and a high level of self-awareness, personal maturity and responsibility

Ability to work independently and effectively with team

Self-motivated, positive and ability to take initiative

Cross cultural competence; knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the recommendations, goals and activities of the commission

The deadline for application is August 21, 2026

At Hull, one of our core values is Inclusion and we seek to understand people’s lived experience, holding a deep respect for their unique backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities, cultures and identities. It is our desire to humbly build trust and mutual respect with the people we serve who have often been marginalized and oppressed for their differences. To achieve this, Hull seeks open, self-aware individuals who reflect the diversity of those we serve and can help us build a safe, healthy, inclusive culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, or sexual orientation.

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📌 Indigenous Relations – Cultural Facilitator (Alberta)
🏢 Hull Services
📍 Alberta