Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Salary Or Wage: $31.25 to $33.78 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: Temporary

List of Requirements

Training, Education, Experience:

- Post-secondary education in recreation, community development, education, Indigenous studies, youth work, social services, nonprofit management, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience coordinating youth, recreation, camps, workshops, retreats, wellness, cultural or community programs or events.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Experience collecting program information and preparing reports.
- Experience managing project budgets, grants, or funding agreements is considered an asset.
- Experience working within an Indigenous organization or self-governing First Nation is an asset.
- Acceptable Police Information Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check) prior to employment.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and acceptable Driving Record.
- Valid Class 4 Driver’s Licence is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Understanding of Indigenous self-determination and culturally grounded approaches to community wellness.
- Knowledge of Tla’amin culture, language, and community priorities is an asset.
- Robust relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and coordination abilities, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to build respectful and trusting relationships with youth, families, Elders, and community members.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.




- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital record-keeping systems.
- Sound financial administration and budget tracking skills.

List of Duties

- Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Tla’amin laws, regulations, policies, practices and procedures as directed by the Education Manager.
- Maintains confidentiality as required pertaining to Citizens, clients, employees and general matters of the Nation.
- Coordinate and deliver weekly Girls’ Group sessions and annual Girls’ Empowerment Retreats.
- Create engaging recreation, wellness, leadership, cultural, and land-based programming for Indigenous girls and young women.
- Build trusting relationships with participants, families, Peer Leaders, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, staff, and community partners.
- Foster culturally safe, inclusive, strengths‑based environments where youth feel welcomed, respected, and empowered.
- Support recruitment, registration, orientation, and ongoing engagement of participants and Peer Leaders.
- Coordinate facilitators, guest speakers, transportation, meals, supplies, equipment, and facility bookings.
- Work collaboratively with youth to identify interests, strengths, and emerging programming needs.
- Encourage youth leadership, mentorship,



and participant voice throughout program planning and delivery.
- Ensure activities align with community priorities, project objectives, and Tla’amin values.

Community Engagement & Partnerships:

- Develop and maintain positive relationships with schools, recreation providers, health partners, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community organizations.
- Promote the program and encourage participation through community outreach and engagement.
- Support collaboration across Tla’amin Nation departments to strengthen youth programming.
- Represent the program at community events, meetings, workshops, and gatherings.
- Identify opportunities to expand partnerships that enhance programming and participant experiences.
- Measure, monitor, and document participation, engagement, and program outcomes to support continuous improvement.
- Gather participant feedback through surveys, discussions, focus groups, and youth-led evaluation activities.
- Support photo-voice, storytelling, and creative youth engagement projects that celebrate participant experiences and stories.
- Manage the approved Sport Canada project budget in collaboration with the Education Manager, including monitoring expenditures.
- Maintain organized files, project records, attendance, and financial documentation.
- Prepare interim and final financial and narrative reports required by Sport Canada.
- Ensure compliance with grant agreements and organizational policies, including tracking project outcomes and reporting deadlines.

Program Sustainability & Future Development:

- Research funding opportunities that support youth, rec

📌 manom kʷaθ qaymɛxʷənon Coordinator (Powell River)
🏢 Lift Community Services
📍 Powell River