Senior Coordinator, Heritage Program

Victoria, B.C. or Kamloops, B.C.

Join a growing team, dedicated to revitalizing First Nations arts, languages, cultures and heritage in British Columbia. The First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) is looking to fill a SENIOR COORDINATOR, HERITAGE PROGRAM position to support the success and impact of our programs. This is a one-year contract role.

The Senior Coordinator, Heritage Program (SCHP) reports to the Manager, Heritage Program (MHP) and coordinates the delivery of heritage grant programs and related activities contributing to effective programming and community support. The SCHP supports the mandate of the First Peoples' Cultural Council (FPCC), which is to support B.C. First Nations in their efforts to revitalize their languages, arts and cultures.

Submissions from applicants with First Nations, Métis or Inuit ancestry are strongly encouraged.

Who We Are:

The First Peoples’ Cultural Council is a First Nations-governed Crown corporation with a mandate to support B.C. First Nations in their efforts to revitalize their languages, arts and cultures. You can learn more about us here: fpcc.ca/about-use/overview

What We Offer:

- An equal prospect, respectful and inclusive work environment.
- Travel opportunities to conferences and community events.
- Training and professional development opportunities to grow your career and skills.
- B.C. Public Service Pension.
- Dental, extended health and vision care for you and your family through Canada Life.
- We value your work-life balance and family/community time.

What You Will Do:

Heritage Program Delivery

- Coordinates the implementation of all aspects of the delivery of one or more Heritage Program grants, including implementation of the grant cycle, program budget, communication and promotion and training.
- Responsible for coordinating the implementation of Arts and Heritage Infrastructure grants.
- Provides input into the Heritage Program’s planning process. Updates and maintains the program calendar, ensuring smooth operation of the lifecycle of the program.
- Contributes to the Heritage Program’s Communication plan, outlining assigned program support requirements including grant launches and social media support.
- Maintains a current understanding of program status, issues, opportunities and impacts.
- Coordinates the grant application intake cycle, ensuring a smooth intake process for all applicants.
- Works with FPCC Admin Team to review applications, and provides additional support to applicants, as needed.
- Coordinates peer review committee (PRC) process, including recruitment and onboarding of PRC members, maintaining program criteria, timelines and development of scoring matrix. Facilitates the PRC meetings.
- Documents PRC outcomes to support funding approvals; initiates funding agreements and ensures timely follow up consistent with approved timelines.
- Supports improvement of tools and processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Heritage Program.
- Works collaboratively across Programs and Departments to improve program delivery and grant recipient experience.
- Maintains a current understanding of program status, issues, opportunities and impacts.
- Assists in preparing and implementing planning and research projects relevant to Indigenous heritage matters, such as best practices in heritage revitalization and management, funding mechanisms, infrastructure development, legislation and policies, and strategic planning.
- Assists in preparing FPCC heritage-related proposals,



reports and presentations, including researching, reviewing and summarizing documents for the HPM and the Heritage Program Director (HPD).
- Supports the development and delivery of focus groups, forums, workshops and conferences, as assigned.

Financial Tracking and Cash Flows

- Tracks grant amounts and milestone payments, including tracking payments by a variety of different funders. Ensure that revenues and expenses are within budget; communicates with the HPM or Finance Department to resolve concerns.
- Monitors assigned project budgets for the Heritage Program to ensure expenses are eligible and match the revenue received.
- Assist with the preparation of quarterly cash flows and reporting.
- Within the delegation of authority, ensures that financial resources are responsibly utilized and that contracts and deliverables are executed according to agreements.

File Management and Reporting

- Ensures accurate and effective data and file management for the program(s).
- Aligned with the program reporting calendar, ensures recipient reporting requirements are met or adjusted.
- Provides program-specific input on FPCC reports including but not limited to: funder reports, Annual Service Plan Report, Operational Plan Report, and Quarterly Reports.

Leadership and Guidance

- Responds to inquiries from grant recipients and the public regarding Heritage programs and projects.
- Participates in the hiring of contractors, and onboards and trains new team members.
- Oversees contractors who support the delivery of the Heritage Program
- Ensures contractors have the support and training they need to meet the deliverables.
- Maintains a current understanding of the factors affecting the development and costs of First Nations cultural infrastructure in B.C. and Canada.

Community and Funder Relations

- The SCHP works from a place of cultural competency to collaboratively build relationships with First Nations communities.
- The SCHP uses effective non-judgmental communication with grantees and responds to complaints with sensitivity and compassion.
- Provides support to communities on heritage initiatives relevant to the Program. Partners with Associates and Coaches on complex challenges.
- Attends FPCC meetings as required to report on program/project activities.
- Delivers training workshops on Heritage Program approaches and strategies as required.
- Supports event planning, venue coordination and participant travel.
- Travels to communities to conduct site visits and project monitoring to support community teams.
- Represents FPCC at conferences, and attends and makes presentations at training workshops, meetings and other events.
- Assists in maintaining FPCC digital assets such as the Heritage Stewardship Toolkit and heritage planning resources.
- Fosters strong relationships with First Nations communities, Elders, knowledge keepers, language speakers and cultural experts to ensure their participation in the program delivery process.
- Maintains familiarity with the current context of First Nations Arts, Heritage and Language in B.C.
- Performs other related duties as required

What You Will Bring:





A bachelor's degree in museum studies, heritage management, public administration, planning, business administration, Indigenous studies, anthropology or a related field, supplemented by at least five years related experience, including experience in program and contract management, coordinating facility, exhibition, conservation or heritage-related projects. An acceptable combination of equivalent education, training, or experience in related fields will be considered. Experience working in an Indigenous organization is an asset.

Skills and Abilities That Would Help You Succeed:

- Knowledge of B.C. First Nations cultural heritage, history, issues, policies and legislation, and a strong commitment to Indigenous language, arts and heritage revitalization.
- Demonstrated ability in cultural competency and ability to manage dynamic relationships with curiosity and a willingness to learn.
- Knowledge of facility development, cultural centre construction, museum development, collections storage, or heritage infrastructure projects.
- Ability to review infrastructure budgets, work plans, consultant reports, and construction-related documentation.
- Understanding of procurement, contract management, project milestones, and capital funding accountability requirements.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and the capacity to respond effectively to changing circumstances and emerging project challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive communications, while maintaining rapport with First Nations communities and Elders.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially Indigenous community communications.
- Confident in developing rapport and relationships with government, funders and community leaders.
- Open to recent perspectives and different ways of thinking and working.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity, tact and judgment in interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues, inquiries and complaints.

Working Conditions:

- Most work is done in a general office environment.
- Regular travel to meetings throughout B.C. is required.
- Travel to attend meetings, conferences, seminars occasionally on short notice.
- May be required to work evenings and weekends.
- A valid Class 5 driver license is required.

The hiring salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 based on experience and qualifications. The standard work week at FPCC is 35 hours.

For more information about the First Peoples’ Cultural Council, visit: fpcc.ca

Please send a resume and covering letter to: [email protected].

The posting will remain open until filled.

The First Peoples’ Cultural Council is located in Brentwood Bay and we are grateful to have our home in the beautiful traditional unceded territory of the WSÁNEĆ Nation people, in the village of WJOȽEȽP. FPCC also has an office in Tk’emlúps (Kamloops), on the unceded territory of the Secwépemc Nation.

FPCC values all employees and the communities we serve, and the health and safety of the work workplace is a top priority. Depending on your role, FPCC reserves the right to require proof of a COVID 19 vaccination.

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1H3

📌 Senior Coordinator, Heritage Program (Brentwood Bay)
🏢 FPCC
📍 Brentwood Bay