Job Title: Manager, Culture and Language
Employment Type: Full-time position
Reports to: Director of Culture and Language
Wage Range: $38.50 - $44.40 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 32.5 hours/week
Job Summary:
Shuswap Band is seeking a Culture and Language Manager responsible for, overseeing cultural programs, fostering community engagement, and ensuring the integration of traditional knowledge and practices into organizational initiatives. A key focus of this role is working with community to promote cultural awareness, identity and leadership. This position requires a deep understanding of Indigenous customs, languages, and protocols, as well as strong leadership communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Strong Knowledge of First Nations traditions, language and cultural practices, preferably Secwepemc
· Experience in program development, community engagement, or cultural education.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
· Knowledge of funding sources and grant writing is an asset.
· The ability to facilitate, engage, and present at technical, leadership and community events.
· Willingness and ability to travel.
· Proven ability to work in a team setting. Self-driven with minimal supervision.
· Strong aptitude for verbal and written communication.
· Detailed oriented and efficient.
· Strong Leadership and ability to prioritize workflow within timeline.
· Relevant education or equivalent experience in Indigenous studies, cultural management, youth engagement, or a related field.
· Experience working with First Nations Communities and organizations.
· Experience working with youth in mentorship, education, or cultural programming.
· Understanding of Indigenous governance structure and protocols.
· Strong computer literacy, including understanding of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Online meetings and Access Database.
· Strives to live a healthy and clean lifestyle.
· Able to provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
· Possess a Drivers License with clean drivers abstract.
Shuswap Band offers a wide variety of perks including:
· 2 weeks paid holiday over Christmas in addition to annual vacation
· Bi-weekly healthy food box
· Dynamic work environment
We value diversity and welcome all qualified candidates to apply. Employment and promotion of an Indigenous person or Shuswap Band members will be administered in a fair and reasonable manner and is consistent with the Canadian Human Rights Commission Policy on “Aboriginal Employment Preference.”
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $38.47-$44.38 per hour
Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-08-15
Expected start date: 2025-08-1

· Develop and implement cultural programs that align with community values and traditions.
· Collaborate with Elders, Knowledge Holders, and community members to ensure cultural authenticity.
· Develop a calendar that guilds harvesting of traditional medicines and purchase supplies to store medicines.
· Organize workshops and ceremonies that promote Secwépemc heritage and language.
· Advocate for cultural preservation within Shuswap Band and Secwépemc Nation.
· Provide guidance on cultural protocols and best practices for staff and stakeholders.
· Support language revitalization efforts and traditional arts initiatives.
· Develop and lead youth-focused programs to foster cultural pride and identity
· Explore future opportunities that will enhance Culture and Language within community.
· Facilitate intergenerational learning opportunities between Elders and youth.
· Support youth in understanding and practicing traditional ways through hands-on experiences.
· Work with Language Coordinator to secure past, present and future language and Culture resources