Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Cultural Program Coordinator

TERM: Full Time, Temporary (until March 31, 2026)

SUPERVISOR: Cultural Integration Team Leader

Secwepemc Child and Family Services Agency (SCFSA) is a progressive and culturally focused agency supporting family safety that endeavors to provide outstanding practice to First Nations families residing in the communities of the seven

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member bands; Adams Lake, Bonaparte, Neskonlith, Skeetchestn, Tk'emlups te Secwepemc, Simpcw, and Whispering Pines/Clinton and who reside in Kamloops.Striving to provide exceptional family healing services through prevention-based practice, SCFSA incorporates a Signs of Safety framework as an innovative, strengths-based, and safety-organized approach to child protection casework.

Job Summary

SCFSA believes that community connection and culturally appropriate family centered delivery of services is paramount to creating and enhancing a healing culture for our communities.

The Cultural Program Coordinator will work in collaboration with the cultural team in designing, developing, implementing, and coordinating programs and services specifically designed for Indigenous children, youth and families residing in the Secwepemc Territory.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Grade 12 education or equivalent. Extensive knowledge of Secwepemc culture and traditional practices; One to three years of experience with First Nations families, youth and children program delivery.

Skills and Abilities:

Strong listening, oral and written communication skills; Ability to teach and share cultural teachings to children, youth and families; Sound knowledge of the legacy of colonial history, its impacts on children, youth, families and communities such as intergenerational trauma, grief and loss; Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and build relationships with First Nations communities; Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms; Ability to establish and maintain sound interpersonal relationships with staff, families, caregivers and community professionals; Ability to self-regulate, meet deadlines, have attention to detail, and respect confidentiality; Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and has an understanding of local Aboriginal culture and traditions.

Working Conditions:

Travel to multiple locations will be required; Potential for violence in the workplace; Hours of work are nonstandard and connected to services and community needs; Receives regular supervision with direction and checks of the work performed.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Record Check; Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid BC Driver's License, class 5 with no restrictions; Must provide a vehicle in good operating condition and appropriate insurance to meet program requirements; We offer a modified work week schedule, great benefits, time off at Christmas, team days, cultural training, elder support, and a great team to belong to!

Directly Supervises:

None

Pay Grade:

starting wage $38.1989

Note: only screened in applicants will be contacted. As per Section 41(1) of the BC Human Rights

Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of First Nations ancestry. Preference may also be given to applicants who can demonstrate knowledge and/or experience with Secwepemc language, culture, history, and customs.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: From $38.20 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision care Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kamloops, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have extensive knowledge of Secwepemc culture and traditional practices? Do you have one to three years of experience with First Nations families, youth and children program delivery? Do you identify as First Nations/Indigenous?
Education:

Secondary School (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-09-02