Program Development Project Lead

Job summary

Support the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training initiatives, translating strategic objectives into project plans with resources, activities, and timelines. Coordinate with internal staff and external contractors, prepare quarterly reports, analyze information, and maintain educational platforms and resources for curriculum delivery.

Job details

Do you love to plan, organize and coordinate projects that contribute to the success of a larger initiative? Do you feel a commitment and have experience supporting culturally safe, trauma-informed and strength-based social work practice with Indigenous children, youth, families and communities? Indigenous Perspectives Society (IPS) is a charitable not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the lives and voices of Indigenous peoples, and we are looking for a Program Development Project Lead to work within our Indigenous Child and Family Services Training (ICFST) program that provides delegation training to the twenty-four Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies within British Columbia. To do so, we work in collaboration and cooperation with the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development and the Indigenous Child and Family Services Agencies, with a focus on restorative social work practices that uphold, support and honour Indigenous peoples’ systems of caring and resiliency. As an organization, IPS is also focused on hosting an inclusive workplace through comprehensive and holistic benefits, including extended health benefits, cultural leaves, and professional development. The salary is $70, 000.00 annually based on a 35-hour work week. Closing: October 22, 2026, expected start date early November. Position Summary: Working with the Manager of Curriculum and Learning Development, the PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LEAD is responsible for supporting project analysis, design, development, implementation and/or evaluation of training initiatives associated with the Indigenous Child and Family Services Training (ICFST). The role translates strategic objectives into actionable project plans, including resources, activities and timelines to meet deliverables to support and/or improve program curriculum. To do so, the role works closely with a variety of external contractors and internal staff and maintains collaborative and cooperative relationships to meet project goals. The role also supports the administration of ICFST by: collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative information; preparing quarterly reports; and maintaining educational platforms, tools and resources to support curriculum delivery for both instructors and participants. Ideal Experience: • A relevant degree in Human and Social Sciences, Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Family/Community Support, or equivalent education and/or lived experience • 5-7 years of experience in project planning/organizing/coordinating, and/or working with Indigenous children, youth, families and communities, or equivalent and/or transferrable lived experience • Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, instructional/curriculum design in blended learning is an asset • Sound knowledge of Indigenous communities, cultures, traditions and practices in BC • Awareness and sensitivity to the impacts of colonization and the shared context of reconciliation • Proficiency with computer software including MS Office, Moodle and PowerPoint Preference will be given to individuals identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit Please email your resume and cover letter to rachelled@ipsociety.ca

What you’ll do

Support the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training initiatives, translating strategic objectives into project plans with resources, activities, and timelines. Coordinate with internal staff and external contractors, prepare quarterly reports, analyze information, and maintain educational platforms and resources for curriculum delivery.

Requirements

The role seeks a relevant degree in human or social sciences, Indigenous governance, or Indigenous family and community support, or equivalent education or lived experience, along with 5–7 years of relevant project or community experience. Knowledge of Indigenous communities and cultures in British Columbia, awareness of colonization and reconciliation, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Moodle, and PowerPoint are expected; curriculum design experience is an asset.

Benefits

• Extended Health Benefits
• Cultural Leave
• Professional Development

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• report preparation · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project Planning
• Project Coordination
• Project Analysis
• Project Design
• Project Implementation
• Project Evaluation
• Curriculum Development
• Instructional Design
• Blended Learning
• Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
• Report Preparation
• Relationship Management
• Indigenous Cultural Knowledge
• Microsoft Office
• Moodle
• PowerPoint

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative

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