Youth Worker, Fort Chipewyan

Job Information

Requisition : 4379

Affiliation: CUPE Municipal

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Number of Openings: 1

Bi-weekly

Working Hours:

80 hours bi-weekly

Department/ Branch: Indigenous & Rural Relations

Job Location: Fort Chipewyan

Pay Level: PL7

Start Rate: $ 43.77

Permanent Rate: $ 51.26 (Permanent rate effective after completion of probation)

COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480

Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 13/06/2026

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 21/06/2026

Posting Type: Internal and External

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The Indigenous and Rural Relations department is dedicated to fostering strong, respectful, and collaborative relationships with Indigenous and rural communities across the region. The team ensures that municipal programs, services, and decisions are informed by meaningful engagement, cultural awareness and a commitment to reconciliation.

• Leading engagement and consultation with Indigenous and rural communities.
• Supporting cultural awareness and reconciliation initiatives across the Municipality.
• Developing and maintaining protocols that respect Indigenous traditions and practices.
• Providing advice and guidance to Council and administration on Indigenous and rural matters.
• Advocating for the unique needs and priorities of rural communities.
• Partnering on community development projects that enhance inclusion, sustainability and quality of life.

By advancing partnerships, supporting community voices, and celebrating the diverse histories and traditions that shape the region, Indigenous and Rural Relations plays a vital role in creating an inclusive and connected Wood Buffalo for today and future generations.

Under limited supervision, the Youth Worker, Fort Chipewyan is responsible for the delivery of programs, activities, and events in the Fort Chipewyan area. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision, mentoring, and care of youth ages 6 – 17 while they are participating in activities and programs.

• Ensure a wide range of recreational, sport, and cultural programs are provided.
• Evaluate programs, activities, and events on an ongoing basis and make changes when required, based on community/organizational needs.
• Responsible for decision making, problem solving, and conflict resolution for related Youth Programs.
• Mentor, support, and encourage youth attending programs, activities, or events at the Archie Simpson Arena and other locations within the community.
• Communicate with community members and report needs and interests.
• Plan and implement events, programs, and projects to encourage an active lifestyle and enhance the quality of life for all community members.
• Ensure recreation, culture and Municipal information is available.
• Act as a customer service representative by responding to enquiries.
• Prepare program reports as required.
• Assist with program budget specifics for program needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and supplies in building during office hours (i.e. public washrooms).
• Open/close facility when required.
• Develop program calendars and adjust based on needs and interests of the community and organizational mandate.
• Other duties as required.

• Interpersonal and group process skills, with the ability to establish and maintain cooperative, collaborative, and productive relationships.
• Ability to clarify and convey information in a clear and concise manner, actively seeks to understand information communicated by listening and asking for clarification when needed.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of external resources and organizations in the region.
• Maintain professionalism and a positive outlook during periods of stress and/or heavy workload.
• Organizational skills, with the ability to effectively schedule work to meet service demands.
• Ability to speak Cree or Dene is an asset.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change.
• Recognizes opportunities to meet organizational objectives through partnerships with stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel,…