POSITION: Cree Language Program Coordinator

STATUS: Contractual

SALARY: According to the salary scale

DATE OF POSTING: October 6, 2026

END OF POSTING: October 20, 2026 at 5:00pm The Cree Language Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, developing, researching, evaluating, and implementing local programs and initiatives to promote, preserve, and maintain the Cree Culture and Language. The Cree Language Program Coordinator works under the Culture, Sports, & Leisure department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinating responsibilities

- Participate in the assessment of the use of Cree Language in the community
- Support the production, development and implementation of quality Cree programs/strategies to promote language programs with various entitles and groups
- Develop relationships with local elders, knowledge keepers, Iiyiyuu teachers, storytellers, and tallymen
- Work closely with organizations or group who focus on Culture and Language
- Participate in various meetings and committees
- Seek funding opportunities to fund language initiatives and programs




- Identify and catalogue all audio/video recordings
- Create an accessible audio/video digital library and work with the local radio station or other groups in this area
- Initiate or assist in the development of maintenance of media strategies in regards to language issues
- Contribute to the protection and promotion of all heritage and language programming in the community
- Assist in the development of Cree Language policies, programs and plans

Administrative and Reporting responsibilities

- Provide reports and supporting to the Manager when required
- Provide administrative support
- Assist in the preparation of annual reports

Additional responsibilities

- Provide reports and supporting to the Manager when required
- Provide administrative support
- Assist in the preparation of annual reports Employer-provided housing is not available for this position

P.O Box 60, 70 Waskaganish Street

Waskaganish, QC J0M 1R0

📌 Cree Language Program Coordinator Cree Nation of Waskaganish (Quebec City)
🏢 Waskaganish
📍 Quebec City