Job posting | ELDER/KNOWLEDGE HOLDER

As the Elder and/or Knowledge Holder, you will:

• Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with other Elders & Knowledge Holders from diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.
• Understand cultural protocols and work with other Elders/Knowledge Holders to ensure protocols are observed and maintained.
• Provide critical support to BCRS people served when planning cultural or ceremonial events as required.
• Coordination and support for event planning such as: BCRS Programs, Orange Shirt Day, Ben Calf Robe Pow Wow, etc.
• Liaise between other Elders/Knowledge Holders and provide support as the main point of contact when a request for services is received.
• Coordinate, administer, and manage schedules, invites, events, and meetings as requested.
• Respectfully answer questions and provide guidance as needed.
• Work closely and collaboratively with a wide range of staff, community members and all persons served may be required.

Qualifications

• Completion of the twelfth (12th) school grade
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience (at least 1 year of professional experience and 4 years of lived experience) in Indigenous communities, working with Indigenous peoples, and/or Elders/Knowledge Holders
• Previous experience organizing and planning Indigenous cultural, ceremonial or community events.
• Lived experience, knowledge, training and/or education related to First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities.
• Previous experience building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous partners and community.
• Experience using effective communication skills, such as: writing, speaking, reporting, and sharing with an Indigenous lens.
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviors, and attributes of the BCRS Culture.

Assets:

• Knowledge and use of Indigenous languages of Alberta.
• A minimum of one year’s experience in a complex organization.
• Experience chairing or coordinating committees.
• A university degree or diploma/certificate in human services, Indigenous relations, social science, social work, or related.
• Previous experience in the following: providing advice, Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Calls for Justice, Bill C-92

Skills Required for Success:

• You’ll be able to demonstrate alignment with BCRS culture.
• A significant knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, practices, communities, history, culture, and current environment.
• Understanding of Indigenous governance systems and structures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and your ability to communicate across differences.
• Your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous members and the community.
• Your ability to plan, coordinate and provide support to complex projects, documents, and events.
• Your ability to develop processes for document creation, funding processes and event management.
• Your ability to manage multiple, competing priorities to achieve optimal results. 

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have secure access to a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance on their vehicle.
• Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable sector and Youth Intervention Check satisfactory to BCRS.

Remuneration: Dependent on experience

Closing Date: Until suitable candidate(s) found.

Interview Date: TBD

Anticipated Start Date: TBD

Please quote Elder/knowledge holder when applying. Cover letters MUST accompany resume submissions.

Please submit cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Manager
Email: hr@bcrsociety.ab.ca 

Ben Calf Robe Society thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates considered for the position will be contacted for an interview.