EOI
Applications Close: February 10, 2025
West Moberly First Nations invites you to submit an expression of interest (EOI) for Culture Coordinator.
Background:
West Moberly First Nations is a Treaty 8 Nation located 32 km northwest of Chetwynd, BC, at the serene west end of Moberly Lake. Surrounded by pristine lakes, flowing rivers, lush forests, and majestic mountains, our community embodies natural beauty and strong values. We are dedicated to upholding our mission of fostering respect, honesty, fairness, integrity, and self-motivation. By promoting open communication among Members, Council, and staff, we strive to enhance our cherished traditions and ethics.
Vision:
We are seeking to secure a Culture Coordinator for our Culture Department. The Culture Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting the development, delivery, and management of cultural programs and services. Working closely with Council, managing Four Family Representatives, and the community, they lead efforts to stabilize, document, and share cultural knowledge, foster collaboration, and contribute to a thriving cultural legacy. A vital piece to this role will be in aiding with the development and execution of a 5-year plan for West Moberly First Nation's Four Pillars Funding.
Scope:
The Culture Coordinator oversees the preservation and promotion of cultural knowledge, language, and traditions. This role provides leadership to the Culture Department, assisting with daily operations, program development, and oversight. By collaborating with Council, managing Family Representatives, and external partners, the Coordinator fosters the flow of cultural resources, promotes cultural safety, and advances strategic initiatives like West Moberly First Nation's 5-year plan for Four Pillars Funding.
This position oversees cultural events, workshops, and knowledge preservation, including managing language recordings and creating cultural displays. It strengthens community connections through trauma-informed practices and builds relationships with key stakeholders. Additionally, the role secures funding through grant writing and partners with institutions to integrate cultural elements into their programs.
The Culture Coordinator also handles administrative duties such as committee meetings, reporting, and staff performance management. By driving engagement, gathering community feedback, and implementing sustainable programs, the Coordinator ensures the Culture Department's initiatives honor and sustain cultural identity for future generations.
Responsibilities:
Expected Project Deliverables and Timelines:
Submission:
Interested parties are requested to submit their EOI to apply.
You must include the following to be considered:
Contact Information
Provide your contact information (name, phone, email)
Company/Consultant Profile
Brief statement expressing why this position appeals to you and outlining relevant experience, include resumes/CVs for key individuals who will be assigned to this work.
Written Proposal
Written proposal outlining how you or your delegate would approach the work, relevant experience and professional references.
Budget Proposal
Please provide your hourly/ daily rate and availability. Or a written budget proposal based on scope, timelines and deliverables described above, include any assumptions you have made. This is a long term contract position.
Deadline:
As this may be the only call to submit an EOI, interested respondents should apply by 5:00 pm on February 10th, 2025.Any response received after this date may not be considered. If this exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated and progressive community feels like the right fit for you, please apply by emailing us your cover letter and resume to Mark Brennan, mark@engagedhr.com.
Conflict of Interest:
Respondents are asked to disclose in their EOI any actual or potential conflicts of interest and existing business relationships they may have with the Province, Treaty 8 First Nations, or neighbouring communities (Indigenous or non-Indigenous).
Additional Information
To see a full list of the responsibilities and qualifications for the role, please see the complete job description. For more information, please contact Rob Jeakins, robert@engagedhr.com.
Not a Solicitation Process.
Note that this is not a tender process, nor a request for proposals, but only an inquiry as to the availability for this type of work. We will not necessarily invite offers, or enter into contracts, and may not post any future ads related to this request.
West Moberly First Nations is a unified and self-sustaining community that is in control of our own future, uniting our community in building for the future.