Cultural Engagement Coordinator AB

Reports to:

Community Education and Engagement Supervisor

The Cultural Engagement Coordinator supports ATC’s Child & Family Services by leading culturally grounded prevention initiatives that strengthen cultural identity, family wellness, and community connection for children, youth, families, and caregivers. Reporting to the Community Education & Engagement Supervisor, the Coordinator develops and coordinates Family Trees, Cultural Plans, cultural teachings, ceremonies, land-based learning, and traditional healing opportunities that reconnect Members to their family, Nation, language, culture, and traditions.

This position has a primary service focus within Fort McMurray First Nation (468), with outreach and engagement guided by Nation-identified priorities, community needs, and opportunities to strengthen relationships with Members and families.

• Create and maintain Family Trees for children in care that promote family reunification, preserve family relationships, cultural heritage, and community ties.
• Advise and oversee individualized Cultural Plans for all children in care, Prevention 1:1 participants, Post Majority Support Services participants, and caregivers, ensuring cultural priorities are reflected in service planning.
• Facilitate access to Elders, Knowledge Keepers, ceremonies, land-based learning, language, traditional healing, and other cultural opportunities based on individual and family needs.
• Receive and action referrals from Child & Family Services to arrange culturally appropriate services, activities, and supports for children, youth, and families.
• Provide cultural guidance to Child & Family Services employees on local protocols, traditions, language, ceremonies, and culturally appropriate practices.
• Design, deliver, and review culturally grounded workshops, cultural activities, support groups, and community initiatives in collaboration with Member Nations and community partners.
• Encourage participation in cultural activities that promote identity, belonging, healing, and connection to local Nations’ traditions and community.
• Complete and maintain documentation, program statistics, outcome measures, Family Trees, Cultural Plans, referrals, and reports in accordance with organizational requirements.
• Assist with the coordination of cultural resources, program spaces, and community events through the support of the Community Team Case Aide.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support organizational objectives.

• Diploma or degree in Indigenous Studies, Human Services, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Education, Community Services, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience delivering cultural programming, prevention services, or community-based supports for First Nations children, youth, families, or communities.
• Knowledge of Cree and Dene languages, cultures, traditions, ceremonies, protocols, language, and land-based practices, with the ability to incorporate them into programs and services.
• Experience preparing Cultural Plans, Family Trees, or other culturally grounded resources that support children, youth, families, and caregivers.
• Ability to build respectful working relationships with Member Nations, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, caregivers, community partners, and external service providers.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of trauma-informed, strengths based, family centered, and culturally responsive approaches to service delivery.
• Strong facilitation, communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, including managing priorities, coordinating activities, meeting deadlines, evaluating outcomes, and preparing reports.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and complying with applicable legislation, organizational policies, privacy requirements, professional standards, and ethical…