Indigenous Facilitator - Calgary, Canada - The Alex

    The Alex
    The Alex Calgary, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Perm Part time
    Description

    What you will do:

    Coordinate Indigenous-focused Programming:

  • Coordinate and facilitate community food skills, cultural and land-based learning programs for diverse learners.
  • Collaborate with Alex CFC staff to integrate Indigenous ways of knowing and cultural cuisine into community meals, food and garden skills programs, and community engagement/education initiatives.
  • Collaborate with external organizations and groups on innovative programming initiatives.
  • Facilitate groups, building a safe and inclusive space for participants.

    • Support Cultural Safety:

  • Lead activities that deepen understanding of traditional practices, increase knowledge and cultural safety, and build awareness of traditional food amongst staff, volunteers, and community members.
  • Support engagement and education opportunities that help build cultural competencies amongst Alex CFC staff, volunteers, and community members.
  • Support the CFC to incorporate traditional protocols and land-based learning into its programs and initiatives.
  • Collaborate with the Alex's Indigenous Program Manager, Elders, other Alex programs and community partners to increase participation of community members who self-identify as Indigenous.

    • General

  • Support team functions and responsibilities including engaging community members during drop-in programs, assisting other staff with their programs as needed, and responding to critical incidents.
  • Network with other agencies and individuals to offer programs and services in conjunction with other CFC programs.
  • Participate in broader activities at the CFC: planning, evaluation, fundraising and public relations, communications, special events and team activities.

    • What you bring:

  • Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Human Services, Indigenous Studies, Culinary Arts, or related field; or a combination of relevant education and experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in any area of nutrition, public health, food skills, kitchen management, social program delivery.
  • Demonstrated experience working with marginalized people and people of diverse cultures and abilities in a community-based setting.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous food, traditions, and culture.
  • Experience incorporating traditional protocols and land-based learning into programming.
  • Excellent group facilitation, interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills.
  • Experience working with volunteers and supervisory skills an asset.
  • Satisfactory vulnerable sector police clearance and child welfare intervention check are required.
  • First Aid and Food Safety Certification.

    • Working Environment:

  • Community-based setting working with marginalized populations experiencing barriers to community life.
  • Flexible hours, which may include weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
  • This is a permanent 0.6 FTE (22.5hrs/week) part-time position
  • Continuous extended periods of sitting, standing, or walking.
  • Occasional physical action, and requires the ability to bend/crouch, reach above shoulder height, kneel/crawl, and carry objects (up to 20 lbs.) throughout shift.

    • Benefits:

    Some of the great benefits The Alex has to offer include:

  • 3-weeks' vacation
  • Sick/Wellness Days
  • Personal Days
  • Floating Holiday
  • Medical and Dental Coverage
  • Employee Family Assistance Plan
  • Health or Wellness Spending Accounts
  • RRSP and/or Student Loan Repayment Program (up to 5% match)