Coordinator of Land-Based Camp

This position is primarily land-based and community-focused. Regular travel to Fort Ware (Kwadacha Nation) and participation in outdoor and camp-based activities is required. Candidates must be comfortable working in remote locations, traveling frequently, and spending time outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Wage: $50,000 - $60,000 Annual Salary, dependent upon education and experience

Benefits: Paid sick leave, 3 weeks vacation, comprehensive benefits, and 5.5% employer pension match

Hours: Full-Time (35 hours per week), with a rotation of one week in the community and one week Prince George (Flexibility required to accommodate member needs, and may include evenings and weekends)

About Us

Kwadacha Nation, also known as Fort Ware, is located approximately 570 km north of Prince George, at the confluence of the Fox, Kwadacha, and Finlay rivers in the Rocky Mountain Trench. Kwadacha Nation strives to maintain a balance of resources and the needs of our people for current and future generations as taught by our ancestors. Our vision is that Kwadacha Dune are healthy, prosperous, self-sufficient, and protectors of khuta khudowa uwidlah (everything the creator gave us).

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of Justice Services, the Land-Based Camp Coordinator will help plan, organize, and lead land-based justice and healing activities for individuals who may be involved with the criminal justice system, community justice programming, diversion, alternative measures, reintegration, or other restorative justice processes.

- Support hunting, fishing, food harvesting, traditional land-based activities, and the teaching or support of practical outdoor skills, including safe tool and equipment use.
- Gather, cut, split, haul, and stack firewood,



and maintain camps, equipment, and outdoor work areas.
- Help rebuild, repair, and improve community and land-based infrastructure through restorative justice projects and meaningful community service work.
- Coordinate group work projects and ensure participants understand their roles, responsibilities, expectations, accountability activities, and individualized justice plans.
- Support camp set-up, tear-down, transportation, supplies, food preparation, daily camp operations, and the planning and delivery of multi-day and extended remote land-based camps.
- Work alongside Elders, Knowledge Holders, Justice Program staff, and community members.
- Provide encouragement, structure, supervision, and practical support to participants involved with the criminal justice system.
- Maintain clear expectations around safety, respect, sobriety, participation, and accountability, while supporting conflict resolution and a calm, respectful camp environment.
- Keep basic records related to participation, activities, incidents, supplies, and completed work.

Qualifications

- Previous experience working in Indigenous communities;
- Experience with restorative justice, corrections, justice programming, addictions, mental health, outreach, or community services;
- Experience supervising work crews, camp participants, youth, or adults in outdoor settings;
- Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search, and reference checks;
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License, clear Driver’s Abstract, and willingness to travel within Kwadacha

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Land-Based Camp Coordinator (Prince George)
🏢 Kwadacha Nation
📍 Prince George