The Tla’amin Nation (TN) is a modern, forward thinking, self-governing nation located on the beautiful upper Sunshine Coast (qathet Region).

Position Summary

Job Type: Temporary, Part-time – 18 month term

Hours of Work: 24 hours per week, flexible scheduling dependent on operational needs

Reporting to: Education Manager

Department: Education

Tla'amin Nation is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and community-minded Program Coordinator to lead the planning, delivery, and ongoing development of the Sport Canada-funded manom kʷaθ qaymɛxʷənon: Taking Care of One's Spirit Girls' Sport, Wellness, and Leadership Program. This two-year initiative creates culturally safe spaces where Indigenous girls and young women build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, participate in recreation and wellness activities, and deepen connections to culture, community, and land through weekly Girls' Group sessions, annual Girls' Empowerment Retreats, and other community-based experiences.

The Coordinator will lead program planning, participant engagement, logistics, evaluation, tracking and reporting, communications, and day-to-day implementation while ensuring a positive and engaging experience for participants.

Key Responsibilities

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Tla’amin laws, regulations, policies, practices and procedures as directed by the Education Manager. Maintains confidentiality as required pertaining to Citizens, clients, employees and general matters of the Nation.

Youth Program Leadership & Delivery

- Coordinate and deliver weekly Girls' Group sessions and annual Girls' Empowerment Retreats.
- Create engaging recreation, wellness, leadership, cultural, and land-based programming for Indigenous girls and young women.
- Build trusting relationships with participants, families, Peer Leaders, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, staff, and community partners.
- Foster culturally safe, inclusive, strengths-based environments where youth feel welcomed, respected, and empowered.
- Support recruitment, registration, orientation, and ongoing engagement of participants and Peer Leaders.
- Coordinate facilitators, guest speakers, transportation, meals, supplies, equipment, and facility bookings.
- Work collaboratively with youth to identify interests, strengths, and emerging programming needs.
- Encourage youth leadership, mentorship,



and participant voice throughout program planning and delivery.
- Ensure activities align with community priorities, project objectives, and Tla'amin values.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

- Develop and maintain positive relationships with schools, recreation providers, health partners, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community organizations.
- Promote the program and encourage participation through community outreach and engagement.
- Support collaboration across Tla'amin Nation departments to strengthen youth programming.
- Represent the program at community events, meetings, workshops, and gatherings.
- Identify opportunities to expand partnerships that enhance programming and participant experiences.

Evaluation, Grant Stewardship & Administration

- Measure, monitor, and document participation, engagement, and program outcomes to support continuous improvement.
- Gather participant feedback through surveys, discussions, focus groups, and youth-led evaluation activities.
- Support photo-voice, storytelling, and creative youth engagement projects that celebrate participant experiences and stories.
- Manage the approved Sport Canada project budget in collaboration with the Education Manager, including monitoring expenditures.

- Maintain organized files, project records, attendance, and financial documentation.
- Prepare interim and final financial and narrative reports required by Sport Canada.
- Ensure compliance with grant agreements and organizational policies, including tracking project outcomes and reporting deadlines.

Program Sustainability & Future Development

- Research funding opportunities that support youth, recreation, wellness, leadership, and cultural programming.
- Assist with funding proposals and sustainability planning.
- Build partnerships that strengthen and expand programming opportunities.
- Help develop strategies that support the continuation and growth of successful initiatives beyond the current grant.

Qualifications Training, Education, Experience





- Post-secondary education in recreation, community development, education, Indigenous studies, youth work, social services, nonprofit management, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience coordinating youth, recreation, camps, workshops, retreats, wellness, cultural or community programs or events.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Experience collecting program information and preparing reports.
- Experience managing project budgets, grants, or funding agreements is considered an asset.
- Experience working within an Indigenous organization or self-governing First Nation is an asset.
- Acceptable Police Information Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check) prior to employment.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and acceptable Driving Record.
- Valid Class 4 Driver’s Licence is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Understanding of Indigenous self-determination and culturally grounded approaches to community wellness.
- Knowledge of Tla’amin culture, language, and community priorities is an asset.
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and coordination abilities, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to build respectful and trusting relationships with youth, families, Elders, and community members.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a cooperative team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital record-keeping systems.
- Sound financial administration and budget tracking skills.

Working Conditions Work will take place in a combination of office, community, recreation, cultural and land-based settings. Occasional lifting and transportation of program supplies is required. Occasional travel (including evening and weekend work) to support youth programming, retreats, and community events may be required.

How to Apply

Please apply online by sending your resume and cover letter to: https://tlaaminfirst.bamboohr.com/careers/355

OR drop-off/mail to Attention: Human Resources Department, Tla’amin Nation, 4779 Klahanie Rd, qathet, BC, V8A 0C4

This posting will be open until filled.

*We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those shortlisted will be contacted

📌 manom kʷaθ qaymɛxʷənon Coordinator (British Columbia)
🏢 Tla’amin Nation
📍 British Columbia