BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE JOB

Reporting to the Legal Support Supervisor, or designate, the Aunties Program Supervisor (Supervisor) provides strategic, operational, cultural, and people leadership for the Aunties Program within the Indigenous Justice Centres (IJCs). This position will work out of one of the IJCs in person.

The Supervisor is responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, stabilization, expansion, and evaluation of the Aunties Programs. This includes onboarding, overseeing staff, wellness support, program development, service standards, reporting requirements, and continuous program stabilization.

The role is responsible for establishing and maintaining a culturally grounded supervision model that provides leadership across a diverse and evolving portfolio that includes gender-based violence (GBV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) prevention, holistic supports, and the IJC Aunties Program design. Working in collaboration with the Elders and Knowledge Keepers Council (EKKC), IJC leadership, Resource Support Workers (RSW), community partners, Women's Team and funders, the Aunties Program Supervisor ensures that delivery of services is aligned with Indigenous values and trauma-informed practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic People Leadership & Reporting

- Provide strategic leadership, coordination and oversight for the development of the expanded Aunties Program, ensuring alignment with the Indigenous Women’s Justice Plan and other relevant First Nations Justice priorities.
- Develop and maintain short, medium and long-term program development pathways that identify responsibilities, partnerships, dependencies, risks, resources, and opportunities for holistic systemic navigation.
- Establish and support appropriate governance, advisory and implementation structures required to advance the Aunties Program, including a Community of Practice (CoP).
- Ensure the Aunties Program reflects Indigenous communities identified needs, voices and lived experience, remain grounded in cultural safety, reciprocal relationships and Indigenous definitions of justice, safety, and wellbeing.
- Establish and oversee systems to collect required data under the funding agreement, and metrics that capture Indigenous measures of success.
- Oversee evaluation and reporting processes in collaboration with external evaluators (e.g., Firelight) and funders (e.g., GBV Funding).
- Monitor, assess, and respond to federal and provincial policy developments relevant to the Aunties Program.
- Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, policy briefs, and other materials for senior leadership, Board members, and external partners.
- Manage project budgets, resources, and deliverables, ensuring accountability and alignment with strategic priorities.
- Assist with special projects and events while ensuring milestones and timelines are met.
- Provide direct supervision, leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight for three to seven direct reports.
- Establish priorities, allocate work, monitor workloads and deliverables, provide coaching and feedback, and support professional development.
- Foster a culturally safe, respectful,



collaborative and accountable team environment grounded in relationship, reciprocity and shared responsibility.
- Support recruitment, onboarding and integration of new team members as the program continues to evolve and develop.
- Facilitate access to training related to: Trauma-informed practice, Victim services, Crisis intervention, De-escalation, Vicarious trauma prevention, Indigenous cultural safety, MMIWG2SLGBTQIA+, Gender-based violence and Intimate partner violence.
- Ensure the Aunties have access to wellness resources and cultural supports to prevent vicarious trauma.

Aunties Program Design and Strategic Liaison
- Develop and stabilize the Aunties Program, in collaboration with the Women’s Team, the IJC Leadership Circle, and the RSW Team Lead.
- Ensure that the program’s intended outcomes remain consistent with the Indigenous Women’s Justice Plan and funding deliverables.
- The Supervisor does not provide frontline or crisis services or manage individual cases.
- Provide consultation and support on complex files involving IPV/GBV, PWD, family preservation, housing and food security, grief and loss, and youth justice.
- Coordinate with IJC leadership, internal departments and external partners to clarify service pathways and strengthen culturally safe supports for Indigenous peoples interacting with colonial systems.

Aunties Community of Practice
- Responsible for supporting the establishment and ongoing operation of a Community of Practice provincially and regionally, ensuring that its priorities and activities are connected to the Aunties Program, governance processes and accountability mechanisms.
- Coordinate and lead monthly wellness circles, cultural gatherings, knowledge sharing opportunities, and learning opportunities with the community of practice.

Perform other related duties assigned by the Legal Supervisor or designate.

CHALLENGES OF JOB

- List any specific challenges related to the role. Examples are below:
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with interpersonal skills and ability to foster and work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate a high level of professionalism with tact and good judgment in dealing with sensitive issues.
- Can ensure that all program development and implementation efforts are guided by and responsive to the voices, lived experiences, knowledge systems, priorities, and definitions of justice and wellbeing held by all Indigenous people, including women, girls, families, and 2SLGBTQIA+ peoples.
- Work with a high degree of autonomy, the Supervisor provides strategic insight and recommendations to senior leadership, Council, and key decision makers, while fostering collaborative relationships with internal departments, external First Nations leadership, Indigenous organizations,



government partners, justice-system partners, funders, and community stakeholders.
- Exercises judgment and expertise to advance priorities, while escalating major issues and decisions to the Legal Supervisor or designate.
- Responsible for ensuring the Aunties Program development remains aligned with organizational goals, external commitments, and available resources.
- Significant impact on the organization’s ability to deliver on commitments to First Nations, government partners, and communities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Indigenous Perspective/Foundations

- Minimum 7 years of professional experience in Indigenous justice, policy development, advocacy, Child and Family Welfare, and program development and implementation.
- Extensive knowledge of MMIWG2S+ realities, IPV/GBV, systemic racism, and the colonial impacts on Indigenous peoples.
- Deep knowledge of First Nations historical, political, and legal issues in BC.
- Demonstrated commitment to transforming legal systems into justice systems that uphold Indigenous rights and priorities.

Western Ways
- Strong educational background in public policy.
- Indigenous studies, social work, or a related field, or equivalent combination of lived experience, education, and training.
- A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance will be a condition of employment.
- Experience leading multi-partner initiatives and developing cooperative service partnerships across governments and community organizations.
- Valid BC Driver’s License, the use of a vehicle, and ability to travel.
- A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance will be a condition of employment.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mental:

- Dealing with large amounts of data.
- Dealing with tight timelines/budget constraints.
- Dealing with highly sensitive situations, crisis management, and conflict resolution.
- Making difficult decisions that may have an impact on others.
- Frequent use of computers and technology for extended periods of time.

Physical:

- Some lifting up to 20-30 lbs.

Environmental Conditions:

- Work is performed primarily in office/hybrid/remote.
- Occasional travel is required (for meetings/conferences, community engagements, events, or training.
- May be required to work evenings or weekends to meet project deadlines or attend events.

: Aunty Supervisor Reporting: This position will report to the Legal Support Supervisor

Location: Anywhere in BC, Hybrid or Remote

Office type: In-office, Hybrid or Remote

Pay Range: $80,000 - $95,000 annually

Benefits: Extended benefits package that includes extended health and dental, personal days, paid vacation, and RRSP/TFSA savings plans

Hours: Full-time (35 hours/week); Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Evenings and weekends as needed.

While we recognize the value of diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, preference will be given to Indigenous applicants in accordance with section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code. Candidates of Indigenous background are encouraged to self-identify on their application.

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