Indigenous Services Coordinator Full Time

Indigenous Services Coordinator – Surrey, BC

Surrey Libraries is an innovative and award-winning library system that provides a wide range of materials, programs, and information services to the community. We are a growing library system, recognized for our ability to respond creatively to our active and diverse community through outreach to community groups and partnerships with agencies. In addition to our collections, progressive use of technology and a wide variety of online resources, we specialize in genealogical materials and multilingual collections in 16 languages. Our 10 branches plus Mobile Library, together with our website www.surreylibraries.ca serves a population of more than 600,000, offering a wide range of physical and digital items, resources, programs, and services to people of all ages and interests.

Overview

Surrey Libraries invites applications for a full-time (35 hours/week) Indigenous Services Coordinator position. This position performs a variety of duties related to providing welcoming and inclusive services and programming to local Indigenous communities and the broader Surrey community. This position reports to the Director, Programs and Partnerships. Work is performed without direct supervision and with considerable independence of judgement and action.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Plans and organizes services, runs programs, and does outreach
• Engages with local First Nations, Metis, and Inuit community organizations, and the local urban Indigenous community to promote library use and community engagement
• Participates in related committees and projects

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

• Completion of a relevant undergraduate degree, or an equivalent combination of directly related work experience, training, and courses (e.g. a recognized post-secondary program in Indigenous studies, social sciences, adult learning, community development, or social services).
• Over 2 years experience establishing relationships, partnering, and working with local Indigenous communities in and around Surrey.
• Indigenous background and lived experience from the local Indigenous land-based nations or local urban Indigenous communities.
• Lived knowledge and understanding of First Nations, Metis, or Inuit community needs.
• Ability to problem-solve, interpret needs and offer solutions.
• Ability to assess community interests and needs, and to plan services accordingly.
• Ability to learn new technologies and skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues and community partners.
• Ability to work with flexibility, creativity, initiative, and accountability.
• Commitment to continuous development and growth.

Wage
Range: $38.20-$39.13/hour

How to apply

As part of a Special Program approved by the BC Office of the Human Rights Commissioner, this position is limited to Indigenous applicants. By applying to this position with Special Program Status, you are self-identifying as a person of Indigenous ancestry.

If you are interested in this opportunity, send your cover letter* and resume with the subject “Indigenous Services Coordinator” to [email protected]. A criminal record check, with no conviction of any offence related to the position applied for, is a condition of employment.

The deadline is Friday, February 21, 2025

We thank in advance all applicants who apply and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.