Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position:
Indigenous Cultural Resource
Division:
Strategy and Transformation
Department:
Indigenous Initiatives
Term: 1 Temporary Full Time position available for approximately 15 months with the possibility of extension.
Closing Date: 06/19/2026
Labour Group:
The Society
Posting: 5001
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Indigenous Initiatives, the Indigenous Cultural Resource provides a leadership role in developing and maintaining connections to Elders, Knowledge Keepers and ceremonialists, and acts as an influencer and change‑maker as the City moves towards decolonization and reconciliation.
Duties & Responsibilities
Acts in a consultative capacity to City Administration and City Council to enhance their understanding of Indigenous laws, natural/cultural/spiritual worldviews and Western worldview and how to integrate these perspectives respectfully.
Identifies learning opportunities for City Administration and City.
Leads or participates in the development and delivery of cultural training and workshops for City Administration and City Council.
Collaboratively develops and implements short and long‑term plans for engaging with Elders, Knowledge Keepers and ceremonialists from diverse culture and language groups with different teachings, practices and protocols.
Develops strategic and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous groups and stakeholders, to ensure effective partnerships with Indigenous groups, stakeholders and government, utilizing Indigenous worldviews and governance models.
Provides guidance to City departments on engaging with Elders, Knowledge Keepers and ceremonialists from diverse culture and language groups with different teachings, practices and protocols.
Assists the City in setting and achieving reconciliation goals and priorities and build a collection knowledge to document engagement processes, initiatives, and training.
Develops, coordinates, and implements holistic approaches geared to achieving, maintaining or improving internal and community relations, understanding and well‑being consistent with the City of Saskatoon’s vision of miyo‑pimatisiwin (the “good life”) for all residents.
Provides guidance and support to employees and community members (as appropriate) needing to access culturally responsive care.
Utilizes Indigenous knowledge to inform policy/procedure development and/or review to ensure alignment with the City’s commitment to reconciliation.
Leads in the planning, managing, facilitating, and implementing related projects, initiatives, cultural events, engagement events, working groups and committees.
Monitors emerging issues and trends to inform responses and provide guidance to culturally sensitive inquiries and issues.
Prepares, contributes to and presents reports to funders, leadership and City Council. Responds to questions and comments as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience Requirements:
Post‑secondary education in a related field is considered an asset.
Five to ten years related and progressively responsible experience working with Indigenous communities, in particular Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
Earned recognition from Elders, Knowledge Keepers, ceremonialists to assist with ceremony.
Experience working in a supportive and learning role and committed to ongoing learning.
Knowledge, Abilities and
Skills:
Comprehensive knowledge of Indigenous values, cultures, medicines, and traditions.
Knowledge of Indigenous heritage, history, governance and Treaties.
Demonstrated knowledge and supportive of diverse Indigenous protocols and cultural practices.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to be courteous and tactful at all times.
Ability to handle personal and sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of Indigenous ways of knowing the land and the significance of the land.
Fluency and or competencies in an Indigenous language or languages would be an asset.
Skilled in collaboration, facilitation and conflict resolution.
Ability to effectively manage conflicts, differences,…
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