Cranbrook

Closes: 2026-11-09

Overview

Ktunaxa Nation Council (KNC) is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and relationship-focused individual with experience in workforce development, project coordination, and partnership building to join the Education & Employment Sector as the Workforce and Program Development Coordinator. Reporting to the Team Lead, Capacity Development & Training this position contributes to the Nation Vision by strengthening relationships and coordinating workforce development initiatives that increase access to education, training, employment and capacity development opportunities for Ktunaxa ʔaqⱡsmaknik̓. This position provides coordination, project management and partnership support across the Education and Employment Sector.

The Workforce

Development and Partnership Coordinator works with Ktunaxa First Nations, employers, industry, businesses, training providers and other partners to support workforce development priorities and create education, training and employment opportunities. The position also assists with coordinating Sector funding agreements and contracts by helping align available resources with planned programming throughout the year. Working closely with the Team Lead of Capacity Development and Education, and Sector staff, the coordinator helps identify emerging workforce needs, strengthens partnerships, and support practical solutions that connect training and employment opportunities.

This is a full time permanent position with benefits. Salary Range - $67,354 - $74,072

Responsibilities

- Initiate, create, and maintain relationships with various industries and employers throughout ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa, as well as external industries and employers
- Assist industry and employers in cultivating work environments that are accepting and respectful of cultural differences
- Work with regional industry and employers to develop employment opportunities the Ktunaxa, First Nations and other Aboriginal people
- Introduce, develop, and negotiate formalized employment agreements with regional industry and employers
- Encourage healthy employer/employee relationships through direct communication with client supervisors (including increased skills training for employment progression, additional or enhanced workplace orientation and training, and conflict resolution)
- Maintain up to date knowledge of the regional labour market
- Create and maintain relationships with other community employment programs (i.e., WorkBC,



Kootenay Employment Services)
- Work closely with Ktunaxa First Nations, industry and regional employers in regard to current and future staffing needs
- Work with regional agencies and service providers with a First Nations client base to maintain a peripheral view of client services, training opportunities, and options for supporting clients in achieving their goals.
- Liaise with Ktunaxa First Nation to maintain an understanding of community employment needs and provide information on upcoming employment opportunities for Ktunaxa ʔaqⱡsmaknik̓.
- Refer clients to Education & Employment programs and external programs for job search, application, resume writing, interview skills, and job retention supports
- Conduct regular, proactive check-ins with clients and employers
- Draft and negotiate agreements
- Assist in coordination and delivery of presentations, meetings and events from one-on-one sessions to job creation events and job fairs with a view toward impacting the greatest number of people in the most effective and efficient way.
- Ensure accurate and complete reporting in applicable databases and files to contribute to information sharing between colleagues for a continuum of support no matter who is supporting the client
- Prepare reports as directed
- As a member of the Education & Employment Sector, this position is expected to contribute to the delivery of client services as required, covering for absences, supporting with event planning and execution, and other sector duties as required.

Qualifications

KNC recognizes the value of cultural knowledge, formal education, work experience, community involvement, and lived experience. Applicants are encouraged to apply when their combination of experience and qualifications substantially aligns with the role.

- Bachelor degree - theoretical proficiency in a specialized field or; degree or diploma in Business Administration, Business Management, Community Economic Development, Project Management, Indigenous Studies, Public Administration, Human Resources or another related field.



A combination of relevant education, training and significant related experience may be considered.
- 2-3 years experience in a First Nations setting
- 3–5+ years’ experience in project coordination, workforce or community development, or related field, with ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience coordinating projects with multiple partners, timelines, budgets, and deliverables (e.g., training, workshops, events).
- Experience building and maintaining relationships with employers, community partners, and service providers, with strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Maintain current knowledge of regional labour market trends, employer needs and emerging opportunities, and connect this information to programming and participant pathways
- Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, with ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Strong competency in Microsoft Office suite and database management
- Valid BC Driver’s License
- Will be required to provide a current Criminal Record Check for vulnerable sector

Employment Level

Full-time

Work Conditions

This is an in-person position working primarily from the Cranbrook office.

Eligibility Statement

The Ktunaxa Nation Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all Employees and the People, Communities, and Bands that we serve.

Equity Statement

The KNC values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applications will be considered, however, qualified persons of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit ancestry will be given preference. If you require accommodation to participate in the interview process, please let us know. Only those applicants who meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

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📌 Coordinator, Workforce and Program Development (Cranbrook)
🏢 Ktunaxa Nation Council
📍 Cranbrook