Coordinator of Indigenous Programs - Community Services Coordinator 1

City of Surrey
Surrey, BC

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Job details

Temporary | Part-time | Full-time
1 day ago

Skills

Event coordination
Supervising experience
Project management
Team management
Report and presentation preparation
Program coordination
Written report writing
Budgeting
Communication skills
Grant proposal writing

Full job description

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city and their careers forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Term (1 Year)

Scope

Located on the unceded and ancestral lands of the Salish peoples, including the Katzie, Kwantlen, and Semiahmoo Nations, the City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities.

Heritage Services is seeking a collaborative, creative, and relationship-focused Coordinator of Indigenous Programs to help shape and deliver Indigenous-led arts, culture, and learning opportunities in Surrey. This role is based at Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House, a space in Elgin Heritage Park dedicated to Indigenous artistic practices, knowledge sharing, and community connection.

Responsibilities

The Coordinator plays a central role in bringing Indigenous-led arts, culture, and learning opportunities to the community and in supporting the City's ongoing commitment to reconciliation. They will be responsible for:

Planning and implementing a range of programming and events.
Coordinating artist residencies and supporting Indigenous artists.
Building respectful and reciprocal relationships with community members, organizations, Elders, and artists.
Collaborating with internal and external partners.
Supervising and supporting both staff and volunteer teams.
Managing service agreements, budgets, and program administration.
Preparing reports, presentations, grant applications, and communication material.
Other duties as required.

We are looking for a thoughtful, relationship-oriented professional who is committed to creating space and opportunities for Indigenous arts, culture, and community connection. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience developing and delivering Indigenous cultural programming and building relationships with a range of communities and organizations. They are an effective communicator, skilled project manager, and a collaborative leader who takes initiative and thinks creatively to assess and respond to community and service needs.

Qualifications

Graduation from a recognized university or college level program.
3 years of progressively responsible experience including supervision; or
An acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience.

Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 1

Hourly Rate: $38.25

Pay Steps

Hourly Rate

Step 1

$38.25

Step 2 (6 Months)

$39.34

Step 3 (18 Months)

$40.61

Step 4 (30 Months)

$41.75

Conditions of Employment

This position requires completion of a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until September 22, 2026.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community

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