Location: Remote, on-the-land and community-based (seasonal and year-round activities)
Purpose of the Role
The Camp Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of culturally grounded family, Elders, children and youth, and wellness camps on Tsay Keh Dene territory. The role centers Sekani ways of being, learning, and healing, supporting intergenerational knowledge transfer, cultural safety, and holistic wellness through land-based programming.
Key Responsibilities
1. Camp Planning & Coordination
- Coordinate seasonal and year-round cultural, wellness, family, Elders, and youth camps held on-the-land and in community
- Work closely with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, families, and community members to shape camp goals, activities, and protocols
- Develop camp schedules that balance cultural activities, rest, learning, safety, and wellness
- Support logistics including camp setup, transportation, supplies, food planning, and accommodation
2. Cultural and Community Engagement
- Ensure camps are guided by Sekani cultural values, protocols, and teachings
- Support Elders and cultural facilitators with honorariums, travel, and activity needs
- Foster safe, inclusive, and respectful spaces for children, youth, families, and Elders
- Encourage intergenerational learning and family participation
3. Wellness and Safety
- Support holistic wellness approaches (mental, emotional, physical, spiritual) through land-based activities
- Coordinate safety planning, risk management, and emergency preparedness appropriate to remote settings
- Ensure cultural, physical, and emotional safety for all participants
- Follow community, health authority, and funding-related safety requirements
4. Youth and Family Support
- Support youth leadership, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities
- Work with families to encourage participation and inclusion
- Help adapt activities for different ages and abilities
5. Administration and Reporting
- Track participation, activities, and outcomes for reporting purposes
- Support budgeting and purchasing related to camps
- Collect feedback from participants, Elders, and facilitators to support continuous improvement
- Contribute to reports for leadership, funders, and partners as needed
Required Skills and Experience
- Strong connection to or respect for Tsay Keh Dene / Sekani culture, land, and community values
- Experience working with Elders, children, youth, and families
- Experience coordinating programs, camps, or community-based activities
- Ability to work independently in remote and outdoor settings
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build trusting relationships across generations
Assets (Preferred)
- Lived experience in Tsay Keh Dene or similar remote Indigenous communities
- Land-based skills (camp setup, food preparation, outdoor safety, traditional activities)
- First Aid / Wilderness First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience supporting culturally safe or trauma-informed programming
Working Conditions
- Significant time spent outdoors and on-the-land
- Travel by boat, vehicle, or aircraft may be required
- Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends during camp sessions
- Seasonal and weather-dependent work
Pay: $32.00-$35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
