Community Inclusion - Indigenous Culture Support Worker

Community Inclusion Indigenous Culture & Support Worker

Location
:
Nanaimo

Position Type
:
Full Time Hourly

Schedule
:
Monday - Friday (9am - 5pm)

Wage
: $25.14 - $28.73 per hour

Are you passionate about cultural connection and community? Join Bonaventure’s Community Inclusion team and help build a more connected, culturally aware community. In this role, you will support individuals with diverse abilities—both Indigenous and non-Indigenous—by sharing Indigenous traditions, fostering genuine relationships with Elders, families, and community partners, and leading inclusive cultural learning. This role has a strong focus on connecting people to culture, fostering inclusion, and supporting meaningful activities—cultivating belonging, helping individuals make friends, find activities, and participate fully in community.

• Support individuals in accessing community opportunities, building friendships, and participating in inclusive activities.
• Collaborate with the Inclusion Team, families, and community partners to respond flexibly to the evolving needs of those supported.
• Encourage and facilitate the involvement of natural supports (family, friends, neighbors) in each person’s life.
• Share and honor Indigenous traditions, ways of knowing, being, and doing, as appropriate and requested.
• Promote cultural awareness and understanding within the team and the wider community.
• Design and lead culturally inclusive activities for people of all abilities.
• Work with CI teammates to provide holistic wellness supports aligned to person‑centred plans (social, recreational, vocational, educational).

• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and practices (lived experience an asset).
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills; collaborative mindset.
• Ability to support individuals as outlined in person‑centred plans.
• Commitment to inclusion, dignity, respect, and confidentiality.

Bonaventure Support Services is a value-driven agency supporting children, youth, and adults with diverse abilities across Vancouver Island. We believe in person-centered services that promote dignity, independence, and inclusion.

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License, and personal vehicle.
• RCMP Criminal Record Check & MCFD Hub Screening (employer facilitated).
• First Aid with CPR, Food Safe Level 1.
• 3 reference letters (including one from your most recent employer).
• Immunization record or exemption, TB Screen, and Physician’s Declaration.
• Resume;
  Reference Letters (Three);
  Physician’s Declaration; TB screen;
  Immunization Records.

• Progressive vacation entitlement, starting at 2 weeks
• RRSP contribution program
• Extended health, dental, and life insurance coverage
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)