Indigenous Youth Pathways Manager

Key Responsibilities

Immersive, Land-based learning

Position:
Manager, Indigenous Youth Pathways – Rockies Region

Organization:
The Howl Experience

Location:

Bow Valley, Alberta (within 120 km of Canmore)

Salary: $70,000–$75,000 annually, depending on experience

Benefits:
Full benefits package and generous vacation following probation

Reports to:

Director of Programs

Position Designation:
This position is designated for an Indigenous person (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

The Howl Experience is an education charity dedicated to empowering youth through immersive, land-based learning. By centering reconciliation through a Two‑Eyed Seeing approach and collaborative leadership, we create transformative programs that connect young people to themselves, their communities, and the natural world.

Indigenous leadership is foundational to our work—not an add‑on. We are committed to building meaningful youth pathways grounded in culture, land, and long‑term impact.

The Manager, Indigenous Youth Pathways – Rockies Region is a regional leadership role responsible for managing and delivering Indigenous‑focused programming in the Rockies while contributing to the growth of high school education programs across the organization.

• Program management and coordination
• Direct facilitation of land‑based learning
• Youth mentorship and employability pathway development
• Community partnership integration
• Indigenous leadership contribution within the organization

You will independently manage regional programs while working collaboratively with our High School Programs Lead and Howl Leadership Team.

This role balances time on the land with significant administrative responsibilities, including planning, communication, coordination, and reporting.

You will not be expected to represent all Indigenous perspectives. We recognize the diversity of Indigenous Knowledges and lived experiences and value what you uniquely bring.

• Manage and deliver land‑based learning programs for school‑aged youth (primarily Grades 9–12), young adults, and community members in the Rockies region
• Work closely with the High School Programs Lead to facilitate curriculum‑connected field trips and immersive education experiences
• Support the growth of high school programming, including day programs and multi‑day experiences for visiting school groups
• Design and lead Indigenous‑focused programs aligned with regional partnerships
• Mentor Indigenous and non‑Indigenous youth through culturally grounded learning experiences
• Integrate youth employability and leadership development into program design

• Lead program planning, scheduling, and communication
• Develop and manage regional program budgets
• Coordinate logistics and assess risk to ensure safe, high‑quality delivery
• Complete required documentation and reporting

• Coordinate and support staff and contractors involved in program delivery
• Mentor educators in land‑based learning approaches and Indigenous perspectives
• Ensure appropriate staffing coverage for overnight programs
• Develop contingency plans to support safe and uninterrupted program delivery

• Build and maintain relationships with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners
• Contribute Indigenous perspectives to high school programs and educator professional development
• Participate in regular team meetings
• Contribute to organizational learning and innovation

• Participation in overnight and multi‑day programs is required
• Overnight attendance will generally not exceed 25 nights per year Program schedules are planned well in advance to support work‑life balance
• Weekly driving to Kananaskis is expected during summer months

• An Indigenous educator, Knowledge Keeper, or cultural leader
• Experienced working with school‑aged youth, particularly high school students
• Confident facilitating outdoor learning
• Comfortable managing logistics alongside program delivery
• Organized, communicative, and dependable
• Interested in shaping youth pathways outside of…