Job Description

Position Summary
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Housing Operations, The Cultural Engagement & Community Relations Coordinator plays a vital role in fostering culturally grounded relationships between M'akola Housing Society, Indigenous Nations, tenants, staff, and community partners. This position centers Indigenous knowledge, values, and protocols in all aspects of engagement, event planning, and communications. The coordinator supports both internal team culture and external tenant/community connections, ensuring that all activities reflect and respect the diverse cultures and traditions of the communities we serve.
This position will support in planning and coordinating cultural and staff engagement events, tenant and community engagement events and gift funding support, participate in meetings with Indigenous communities and provide administrative support related to events and initiatives.
What We Offer

• Competitive wages and annual reviews
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Years
• Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
• Extended health and dental
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellness Program includes $250/year
• Professional Development Program

Requirements

• Lived experience as an Indigenous person and/or strong knowledge of Indigenous cultures, values, and protocols.
• Experience in community engagement, event coordination, and communications.
• Strong relationship-building skills, particularly with Indigenous Nations and organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Other

• Provide clear Criminal Record Check prior to hiring, costs covered by M'akola
• Willing to participate in personal and professional development
• Follow M'akola Housing Society policies and procedures

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Who We Are
M'akola Housing Society (MHS) is an Indigenous affordable housing provider committed to supporting vibrant, diverse communities in British Columbia. Our portfolio spans the entire province and involves property management, asset management, Assisted Living, and providing professional consulting services to other service providers. We have energetic and engaged teams. Each member brings a unique approach and skillset, and together we are committed to delivering high-quality service to our tenants and their communities. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all team members take personal accountability for their work, have a passion for excellence, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and hire employees of all cultures including Indigenous and non-Indigenous. Our Indigenous employees have diverse backgrounds including status, non-status, Metis, and Inuit. Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry (please self-identify) as per Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code. If you have any questions regarding this position or applying for the position, please contact us at: humanresources@makola.bc.ca or 778-400-3177. We want to support all applicants during this process.
MHS is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Please advise us if you require accommodation if we contact you for an employment opportunity. We deeply appreciate and thank all that apply but only applicants that are selected for this opportunity will be contacted.
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Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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