Home Wellness Coordinator (Term – Contract)

Business Unit: Truth and Reconciliation

Project: Dip Wan Lümootk Lak’üünsk Project ("The Project")

Location: Lax Kw’alaams, British Columbia

Reporting to: Truth and Reconciliation Manager

The Lax Kw’alaams Truth and Reconciliation Department is seeking a qualified and compassionate Wellness Coordinator to provide contracted services for the Dip Wan Lümootk Lak’üünsk Project. Contract end date will be March 31, 2027.

The Contractor will provide culturally grounded wellness support to survivors and families participating in the Project, helping create safe, respectful, and supportive spaces for individuals to share their truths and stories. The Contractor will serve as a key point of contact, integrating traditional and mainstream health and wellness approaches while respecting Tsimshian protocols, teachings, and cultural practices.

The Contractor will assess participant needs, coordinate connections to appropriate supports, and provide flexible, project-based wellness services to promote holistic, culturally informed care throughout the initiative.

The Contractor will be responsible for delivering the services and work products outlined below in coordination with the Truth and Reconciliation Manager.

Scope of Services and Responsibilities

The Contractor will provide the following services:

- Establish and maintain safe, supportive opportunities for wellness and care for survivors, community members and families participating in the Dip Wan Lümootk Lak’üünsk Project
- Promote the overall health and well‑being of participants and community members by encouraging wellness,



facilitating access to wellness supports, and incorporating relevant health and wellness practices into project activities
- Gather information about participants sharing their stories, assess individual needs, and collaborate with the Manager and relevant team members to identify, suggest and coordinate appropriate supports
- Provide consistent and reliable wellness support throughout the Project to help survivors and their families feel supported and connected
- Liaise with cultural, wellness, and health service providers to connect participants with appropriate services related to the Project
- Coordinate relevant personnel, services, and activities, including traditional, cultural, and mainstream approaches, in support of storytelling events
- Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive wellness framework before, during, and after project activities.
- Monitor and evaluate wellness initiatives, prepare reports, provide regular updates to the Project Manager and team members, maintain clear communication with the community, and track, document, and follow up on community requests to ensure timely responses and appropriate support.
- Promote a sense of belonging, dignity, and emotional safety for survivors and their families




- Maintain accurate records of hours worked and submit detailed time reports and invoices in accordance with the agreed‑upon contract terms
- Contribute to related project initiatives that support the achievement of the Project’s objectives, where included in the agreed scope of services
- Perform other mutually agreed‑upon services that are reasonably related to the scope of the contract, subject to agreement on any changes to the scope, timeline, or fees
- Ensure prompt communication, responses, and reports and updates to Manager and team members.

Qualifications

Education

- A graduate degree in health, social sciences, or an administrative discipline is required, depending on the nature and scope of the services
- Relevant qualified training, certifications, or equivalent education may be considered

Experience

- Several years of experience in the health field as a healthcare professional, community service worker, or social service worker is generally expected
- Experience providing culturally safe, trauma‑informed, and compassionate support to individuals and families is an asset
- Experience working with Indigenous communities and an understanding of Tsimshian cultural protocols, teachings, and practices are considered assets

Competency

The Contractor should demonstrate:

- Professional and adaptable communication style tailored to diverse audiences
- Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
- Effective time management, organization, and prioritization
- Skilled in maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information ethically
- Ability to remain c

📌 Wellness Coordinator (Canada)
🏢 Lax Kw'alaams
📍 Canada