Community Engagement Coordinator

Location: Central Northwest Territories (Inuvik)

Position Title:

Community Engagement Coordinator
Department:  Health and Wellness

Reports To:

Manager of Health and Wellness

Location:

Inuvik, NT

Employment Type:

Full Time – Term (until March 31, 2027)
PURPOSE  Reporting to the Manager of Health and Wellness, the Community Engagement Coordinator supports the Gwich’in Tribal Council (GTC) Health & Wellness Department in building and maintaining strong relationships with Gwich’in communities, Designated Gwich’in Organizations (DGOs), Indian Act Bands, community partners, and other organizations. The Coordinator organizes and coordinates department community engagements, meetings, workshops, conferences, gatherings, and other Health & Wellness activities across the four Gwich’in Settlement Area (GSA) communities of Inuvik, Aklavik, Fort McPherson, and Tsiigehtchic.
The position serves as a key communication link between the Health and Wellness Department and the communities, and partners, helping ensure GTC is informed of priorities, emerging concerns, upcoming activities in the GSA and areas where support may be required. Working closely with the Health and Wellness team, the Community Engagement Coordinator ensures engagement activities are well organized, community-informed, respectful, and responsive to the needs of Gwich’in Participants.

The position strengthens communication between GTC, DGOs, community organizations, and Gwich’in Participants while ensuring community engagements and Health and Wellness activities are organized, responsive, and informed by what is happening across the Gwich’in Settlement Area.
RESPONSIBILITIES   Maintain communication with the four DGOs, Indian Act Bands, community organizations, and other relevant partners regarding Health and Wellness activities and initiatives.
Build positive and respectful working relationships with community leadership, staff, Elders, service providers, and community partners.
Support meaningful engagement with Gwich’in Participants to identify community wellness priorities, concerns, strengths, and ideas.
Ensure community perspectives and feedback are communicated back to the Manager and Health and Wellness team.
Help coordinate community consultations, surveys, focus groups, meetings, and other engagement activities.
Support Health and Wellness staff when they require community engagement for specific programs, projects, funding initiatives, or planning.
Coordinate the department logistics for community engagements, meetings, conferences, workshops, gatherings, and special events.
Arrange venues, travel, accommodations, catering, transportation, equipment, supplies, honoraria, and other logistical requirements.
Coordinate community schedules and communicate event information with partners, participants, presenters, staff, and leadership.
Develop and maintain engagement calendars, schedules, contact lists, and event plans.
Support Health and Wellness events taking place both within and outside the GSA.
Assist with event setup, delivery, participant registration, and follow‑up as required.
Work with Health and Wellness staff to ensure activities are organized, appropriately resourced, and communicated to communities.
Act as a central Health and Wellness contact for community organizations regarding engagement activities and community wellness matters.
Maintain awareness of significant events and emerging situations within Gwich’in communities that may require attention or support from the Health and Wellness Department.
Communicate relevant information to the Manager and appropriate Health and Wellness staff in a timely manner.
Help the department respond appropriately to community situations involving loss and grief, suicidal distress, addictions, intergenerational trauma, family or community…