Indigenous Languages Revitalization Program Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in Indigenous studies, social work, and/or combination of education and relevant work experience; minimum of two years of demonstrated and related work experience within an Indigenous organization or community.
• High level oral and written fluency in Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on the impacts of residential schools, child welfare system, and colonialism on intergenerational language transmission.
• Knowledge and experience working with urban Indigenous children, youth, families and individuals in a healing and reconciliation capacity.
• Experience planning and leading educational, one-on-one and/ or support groups. Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver educational and cultural workshops.
• Self-motivated individual with ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
• Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective communication skills.
• Group facilitation, team building and decision-making skills; ability to take initiative.
• Effective crisis intervention skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word including database applications.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Clearance Check is a condition of employment.
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Submission Date: November 4, 2026
• Please submit resume with three (3) references to the:
• Attention: Hiring Committee
• Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
• 401 North Cumberland Street
• Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4P7
• For a complete job description, please visit our website https://tbifc.ca/get-involved/job-postings/
• Email: [email protected] or Fax: (807) 344-8945
• The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.
• Miigwetch to all who apply, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.