Communications and Promotion

• Develop communication plans to promote Indigenous cultural learning opportunities and wellness initiatives.
• Create and distribute promotional materials including newsletters, posters, digital communications, event invitations, and educational resources.
• Maintain and update web content and social media platforms related to Indigenous cultural programming and wellness initiatives.
• Collaborate with communications teams to highlight stories, successes, and impacts of cultural learning experiences.
• Manage participant registration and ongoing event communications.

Community Engagement and Partnerships

• Build and maintain strong, respectful, and reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Métis organizations, First Nations, Inuit partners, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Indigenous partners to co-design culturally responsive and authentic learning experiences.
• Serve as a liaison between schools, families, Indigenous communities, and community organizations to strengthen partnerships and support cultural learning opportunities.
• Engage families and caregivers in cultural events, celebrations, and learning opportunities.

Educational Leadership and Support

• Support the integration of Indigenous perspectives, histories, cultures, and worldviews across educational programming.
• Provide guidance, resources, and support to educators implementing Indigenous learning opportunities.
• Coordinate and facilitate professional learning focused on Indigenous education, cultural competency, wellness, and Truth and Reconciliation.
• Promote awareness and understanding of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit histories, cultures, perspectives, and contemporary realities.
• Support school staff in implementing culturally responsive practices and protocols.

Program Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

• Gather feedback from participants, schools, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Monitor program effectiveness and assess alignment with division goals and Indigenous education priorities.
• Identify opportunities for program growth, innovation, and improvement.
• Develop recommendations that enhance participant engagement, cultural responsiveness, and overall program quality.

Knowledge

• Diploma in Education, Indigenous Studies, Community Development, Recreation, Social Work, Event Management, and at least 3 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, cultural knowledge, and experience.
• Experience coordinating cultural events, educational programming, community engagement initiatives, or wellness programs.
• Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous communities, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community organizations.
• Experience managing projects, budgets, communications, and event logistics.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and reporting program data, outcomes, participant feedback, and financial information to support continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of cultural teachings including wellness strategies based on the Medicine Wheel.
• Understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures, languages, traditions, and contemporary realities.
• General knowledge of the Division’s operations and business and general understanding of the Division’s mission and vision in a faith-based environment.
• Knowledge of records management principles, the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), and the Access to Information Act (ATIA).
• Knowledge of workplace safety and awareness of Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Knowledge and alignment with the Division's administrative procedures

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative and accountability while contributing effectively as a collaborative team member; flexible and adaptable to support activities outside regular working hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
• Strong relationship-building, networking, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with Indigenous communities, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills for engaging students, staff, families, community partners, and diverse audiences.
• Proven experience developing, implementing, promoting, and evaluating cultural, educational, wellness, and community-based programming.
• Strong event planning, project management, organizational, and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, budgets, and projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and adaptability skills, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and emerging challenges.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, virtual collaboration tools, digital communications, and social media platforms.

Competencies

• Promotes and models respect for Indigenous cultures, perspectives, protocols, and ways of knowing while fostering inclusive and culturally responsive environments.
• Supports the advancement of reconciliation through authentic engagement, learning opportunities, and relationship-building with Indigenous communities.
• Uses program data, participant feedback, and emerging opportunities to evaluate effectiveness and improve services and outcomes.
• Demonstrates creativity, sound judgment, and flexibility when responding to changing circumstances and operational challenges.
• Maintains high standards of accountability, planning, documentation, and compliance while managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Makes decisions and develops programming that supports student wellness, belonging, engagement, and success.

Edmonton Catholic Schools is committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace that welcomes and values candidates from diverse backgrounds. We hire employees of all faiths for non-teacher positions.

As a Catholic School Division receiving public funding, our schools and departments are imbued with our Catholic Faith. Candidates are expected to exhibit respect and sensitivity towards our Catholic beliefs and practices embraced by both students and staff.

Edmonton Catholic Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program based on contract status as part of its total compensation package.

Before employment, successful candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check dated within six months of hiring.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only qualified candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.