Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society (VAHS)
Department: Aboriginal Supported Child Development (ASCD) – Cultural Programming
Status: Part Time, with potential to increase based on program needs
Starting Wage: $36.58 per hour
Location: 717 Princess Avenue, childcare centres throughout Vancouver, and community or outdoor learning spaces About the Role The ASCD Knowledge Keeper provides cultural teachings, traditional skills and oral knowledge to children and families within the ASCD program. This role supports cultural identity, community connection and overall wellness through Indigenous ways of knowing and being.
The Knowledge Keeper works closely with ASCD staff, childcare partners, Elders and families to provide respectful, developmentally appropriate and culturally grounded programming for children ages 0 to 12.
Key Responsibilities Facilitate cultural teachings such as beading, sewing, carving, traditional medicines, storytelling, drumming, songs, language and land based learning
Share teachings that support cultural identity, emotional well being and a sense of belonging
Engage children in respectful, inclusive and developmentally appropriate ways
Support land based learning, seasonal teachings and community events
Collaborate with Elders, ASCD team members, childcare partners and families
Help create a culturally safe, welcoming and trauma informed environment
Qualifications Must identify as Indigenous, First Nations, Métis or Inuit




Recognized by community as having teachings or cultural knowledge to share
Experience supporting or teaching children and/or families in respectful cultural ways
Ability to adapt teachings for children with varying developmental and learning needs
Comfortable working in a casual, community based workplace
Valid Class 5 driver’s licence is an asset
Additional Requirements Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector screening and demonstrate a commitment to confidentiality, professional boundaries, child safety and respectful multidisciplinary teamwork.
Starting wage of $36.58 per hour
Eligible for employee benefits after a three month probation period
Cultural mentorship, training support and professional development opportunities
Equity Statement VAHS strongly encourages applications from Indigenous applicants, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit people, in alignment with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code.
We also encourage applications from people who identify as Black, people of colour, persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQIA+.
Applicants are invited to self-identify in their cover letter if they feel comfortable doing so.
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📌 ASCD Knowledge Keeper (British Columbia)
🏢 VAHS
📍 British Columbia