Location: Lower Mainland, B.C.
Application Deadline: 5pm on August 31st, 2026
Salary Range: $50,000–$55,000 annually
Reports to: Senior Manager, Indigenous Communities
We acknowledge that our work spans many territories and that our head office resides on the traditional and ancestral unceded shared territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations peoples.
Overview
At JA British Columbia (JABC), we believe every young person deserves the tools, confidence, and opportunity to succeed. Our programs ignite ambition and build financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurial thinking across the province.
JABC is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Program Coordinator, Indigenous Communities in the Lower Mainland area, to support the coordination, delivery, and operational success of JABC’s growing Company Program for Indigenous Learners (CPI). Reporting to the Senior Manager, Indigenous Communities, this role ensures the smooth day-to-day functioning of the teacher-led and self-directed programs, including coordination of educator and volunteer engagement, data administration, customer inquiries, reporting, and more.
If you are passionate about youth education, community development, and fostering partnerships with Indigenous educators, leaders, and volunteers, this opportunity is for you!
Employment offers are determined by knowledge, experience, internal equity and legal entitlement to work in British Columbia.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Indigenous Communities, your key responsibilities include:
Program Coordination & Delivery
- Oversee scheduling, logistics, and regular communication with school contacts and Indigenous Support Workers to ensure classrooms are prepared and resourced for each session.
- Coordinate volunteer assignments, delivery of program materials, attendance tracking, session coverage and other duties to ensure uninterrupted delivery of programming.
- Attend in-person and virtual meetings and program sessions to provide support and insight as needed.
Volunteer Management & Training
- Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding, and stewardship of volunteers in collaboration with the Community Engagement team.
- Deliver volunteer orientation and training sessions, ensuring all facilitators are culturally informed, equipped, and supported throughout their involvement.
- Provide ongoing volunteer communication, weekly updates, and follow-up support to ensure retention and engagement.
Administrative & Data Management
- Ensure all student attendance, consent forms, and photo release documentation are tracked and filed for compliance.
- Support the collection of impact data, student feedback, and success stories for reporting and storytelling purposes.
- Maintain up-to-date program records, schedules, and reporting data within JABC systems such as Salesforce and OneDrive.
- Support the preparation of materials and logistics for, but not limited to, meetings, graduations, recognition events and community presentations.
- Use the recorded data to create reports as requested.
- Respond to incoming inquiries regarding programs and volunteer opportunities.
Community Engagement & Representation
- Represent JABC at community events, school celebrations, and volunteer recognition gatherings.
- Act as an ambassador for the program to help recruit volunteers and new schools, particularly through Indigenous community connections and events.
- Travel to school sites and partner locations as requested across the Lower Mainland and surrounding regions.
Collaboration & Support
- Assist in the creation of an Indigenous alumni network and ongoing student engagement initiatives.
Other duties as required.
Qualifications
We're seeking an ideal candidate with developing organizational and project management skills, proficient customer service abilities, and technical competence. Experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM system is considered an advantage!
The Program Coordinator should be an independent self-starter who thrives on managing data, coordinating multiple projects, and interacting with diverse internal and external interest-holders. Familiarity with or willingness to learn about Indigenous perspectives, cultures and teachings is important for success in this role. The candidate should possess effective communication skills to engage authentically with Indigenous communities.
Other qualifications of the ideal candidate include:
- 1- 3 years of experience, or equivalent, of project management or coordinating educational or community programs.
- Ability to travel regularly within Lower Mainland and provide in-person support across program sites.
- Familiarity with Indigenous communities, cultural values, and educational environments.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Demonstrated administrative proficiency in organizational writing, presentations, scheduling, and data entry.
- Passion for youth development and commitment to reconciliation through education.
- Experience working with Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe) and Salesforce (or similar CRM).
Benefits of working with JABC
- Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work environment.
- Access to extended benefits after three-month probationary period.
- Thrive in a positive work environment with supportive colleagues.
Compensation
This is a permanent position, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. This position may require the individual to attend events during evenings and weekends. The salary range for this role is $50,000 to $55,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
An offer of employment with JABC is conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks along with a successful criminal record and vulnerable sector check, as required by applicable laws and regulations.
Diversity and Inclusion
At JA British Columbia, we are dedicated to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome and encourage individuals from Indigenous backgrounds, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion are vital for creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, strengthening our organization with diverse perspectives and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, creed (religion), gender identity, sexual orientation, physical abilities, age, or any other grounds prohibited by the B.C. Human Rights Code.
We believe that the ideal candidate is someone who can contribute their unique talents and experiences, regardless of meeting every qualification listed. We encourage marginalized individuals to consider being part of our team. If this opportunity sparks your interest, we strongly encourage you to apply! Your passion and potential are what matter most to us.
If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please contact us directly at [email protected], Attention: Olga Smirnova, VP of Finance and Administration, so we can offer you individualized assistance and ensure equity in our recruitment and hiring process.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit a concise resume with a cover letter that highlights alignment to the position qualifications to [email protected] with the subject line: Program Coordinator, Indigenous Communities. Please use the following naming format for the one pdf that has your application materials:
[FirstNameLastName]–Application
Ex: OlgaSmirnova-Application
We thank all candidates for their interest in advance. However, due to the number of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Us
JA British Columbia (JABC) is a not-for-profit impact organization that delivers free hands-on, immersive education in work readiness, financial health, and entrepreneurship. Learn more about JABC at jabc.org.
Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC
