Indigenous Recreation Programmer I

Main Purpose & Function

Britannia is a unique community centre providing services to the Grandview Woodland and Strathcona neighbourhoods. The Indigenous Recreation Programmer I plays a vital role in Britannia’s ReconciliACTION efforts by ensuring the effective operation and implementation of core Indigenous programs, including BEST and Weaving Community Together. Working collaboratively in a community development environment, this position focuses on program delivery, relationship-building, mentorship, and program planning that centers Indigenous values and cultural protocols. The successful candidate will fluidly balance event planning, capacity-building workshops, and direct community engagement to support these ongoing initiatives.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

· Program & Event Delivery: Ensure the effective operation and implementation of Indigenous programs (including BEST and WCT) by planning, promoting, and delivering activities, cultural workshops, gatherings, and forums.

· Community Engagement: Establish and maintain strong, trusted relationships with Elders and community members of all ages; facilitate sharing circles and engagement activities to ensure community priorities guide program development.

· Mentorship & Capacity Building: Provide one-to-one mentorship and tailored support to program participants; identify training opportunities to support the leadership and advocacy skills of Elders and community members.

· Partnerships & Outreach: Build collaborative relationships with local organizations and agencies engaged in multicultural and intergenerational services; deliver inclusion workshops and create new pathways for excluded populations to participate in programs.

· Administration & Supervision: Recruit, train, and supervise Program Assistants; manage related clerical duties, statistical tracking, and reporting; assist with writing funding applications and program reports.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Demonstrated working knowledge of Indigenous cultures, history, values, and cultural protocols.

· Proven success in building relationships and working collaboratively with Indigenous communities, specifically with youth, Elders, and seniors.

· Strong understanding of the barriers to participation in mainstream recreational settings for excluded populations, and the ability to adapt programs accordingly.

· Ability to independently plan, coordinate, and deliver recreational and capacity-building programs.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate diverse community needs with tact, diplomacy, and consistency.

· Ability to supervise staff, maintain accurate financial/statistical records, and write clear reports and funding applications.

· Working knowledge of standard safety practices and policies applicable to recreational programming.

At the Britannia Community Service Centre Society, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.

Pay: $35.09-$41.31 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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