Métis Family Connections Program Navigator: Elementary and Secondary Years
About the role
Ministry/Department: Education
Competition#: 25-145
Compensation: $55,000 - $68,000
Classification: NS2
Location: Hybrid/Terrace, BC
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Temporary Full Time: end date Dec 31, 2026
Date Posted: October 22, 2025
Closing Date: November 5, 2025
About the Opportunity
The Métis Family Connections Program Navigator is to empower Métis families by connecting them with cultural resources, programs, and services, out-of-school care, academic supports and access to post-secondary skills training and planning supports. This position supports the delivery of comprehensive services across the province by providing information on an array of resources and documenting barriers to accessing culturally relevant programs and services that promote academic success and well-being.
The Navigator facilitates vital connections within the community, fostering opportunities for networking with families and community members by hosting and supporting various family gatherings and events aimed at enhancing the connectedness and cultural knowledge of Métis families.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Enrolls children and youth (9–18 years old) into the Métis Family Connections – Elementary and Secondary Years Program and distributes relevant program information to families.
- Supports families on a course of action and refers families to relevant programs offered by community partners, school districts, and other MNBC Ministries.
- Conducts community outreach with children and youth (9 to 18 years old) and their families, and records and reports pertinent information to assess the immediate and long-term needs of the families.
- Communicates with families and collaborates on assessing their individual needs and supports families on a course of action. Provides a culturally safe demeanor and presence for vulnerable families to seek the appropriate support that will provide opportunities for their children and youth.
- Maintains integrity and keeps informed of all current MNBC programs, services, and ministries, and assists families in discovering and utilizing these resources.
- Gains knowledge of local, provincial, and nationwide support systems and advocates for inclusive policies and initiatives that benefit Métis families by compiling all information collected from families and identifying trends and barriers. Makes informed decisions on what to communicate and record in a respectful culturally safe, trauma-informed way to reflect accurate and important information.
- Collaborates with others to provide educational opportunities and attend plan and organize events, and family gatherings that enhance the connectedness of Métis children and families.
- Attends community partner meetings and builds strong relationships with the community to support collaboration.
- Provides guidance and opportunities for learning to families, community, education partners and staff, and participates in community discussions regarding elementary and secondary years programs and services while considering the Métis perspective.
- Supports the K-12 Manager in the creation and implementation of education agreements in collaboration with Chartered Communities and school districts.
- Carries out various administrative tasks including monthly reports of activities and statistics that inform our funders that we are meeting the objectives of our contract deliverables.
- Participates in committees and project teams as required.
- Undertakes related duties as assigned, consistent with the job grade of the position.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed to ensure the efficient operation of MNBC.
- Regular/ occasional attendance at meetings/ events that may require work and travel outside of normal business hours.
Supervision Given
- None
QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma in K-12 Education Community Support, Early Childhood Education, Youth and Child Care, or a related field from a recognized, post-secondary institution.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Education, Community Support, Social Work, Child and Youth Care or Family Resource programs.
- A combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, problem-solve, and utilize team-building skills.
- Proven ability to utilize strong interpersonal skills to deal with others effectively.
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to utilize, adapt and embrace new technologies, including Office 365 applications and other databases/software required by the role.
- Knowledge and/or awareness of the historical and contemporary contributions made by Métis people in B.C.
- Possession of a Class 5 driver’s licence is required.
- The completion of a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
About Métis Nation British Columbia
The Métis Provincial Council of British Columbia was first incorporated under the Society’s Act on October 23, 1996. In 2003 the Métis leadership ratified the "Métis Nation British Columbia" (MNBC) Constitution thereby establishing a new Métis Nation governance structure. Since 2003, the Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) leadership has implemented a number of institutions of governance such as the Senate, Métis Nation Governing Assembly, Youth representation, Women’s representation, an Electoral Act, and an objectively verifiable citizenship process. MNBC represents 39 Métis Chartered Communities in British Columbia and is mandated to develop and enhance opportunities for Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services.
The Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) represents over 98,000 self-identified Métis people in British Columbia and approximately 28,000 registered Métis Citizens. The Métis National Council and the Provincial Government of British Columbia, as well as the Federal Government of Canada, recognizes the MNBC as the official governing organization for Métis in BC.
Our Vision Métis Nation British Columbia will build a proud, self-governing, sustainable Nation in recognition of Inherent Rights for our Métis citizens.
Our Mission Métis Nation British Columbia develops and enhances opportunities for our Métis Chartered Communities and Métis people in British Columbia by providing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services.
Métis Family Connections Program Navigator: Elementary and Secondary Years
About the role
Ministry/Department: Education
Competition#: 25-145
Compensation: $55,000 - $68,000
Classification: NS2
Location: Hybrid/Terrace, BC
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Temporary Full Time: end date Dec 31, 2026
Date Posted: October 22, 2025
Closing Date: November 5, 2025
About the Opportunity
The Métis Family Connections Program Navigator is to empower Métis families by connecting them with cultural resources, programs, and services, out-of-school care, academic supports and access to post-secondary skills training and planning supports. This position supports the delivery of comprehensive services across the province by providing information on an array of resources and documenting barriers to accessing culturally relevant programs and services that promote academic success and well-being.
The Navigator facilitates vital connections within the community, fostering opportunities for networking with families and community members by hosting and supporting various family gatherings and events aimed at enhancing the connectedness and cultural knowledge of Métis families.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Enrolls children and youth (9–18 years old) into the Métis Family Connections – Elementary and Secondary Years Program and distributes relevant program information to families.
- Supports families on a course of action and refers families to relevant programs offered by community partners, school districts, and other MNBC Ministries.
- Conducts community outreach with children and youth (9 to 18 years old) and their families, and records and reports pertinent information to assess the immediate and long-term needs of the families.
- Communicates with families and collaborates on assessing their individual needs and supports families on a course of action. Provides a culturally safe demeanor and presence for vulnerable families to seek the appropriate support that will provide opportunities for their children and youth.
- Maintains integrity and keeps informed of all current MNBC programs, services, and ministries, and assists families in discovering and utilizing these resources.
- Gains knowledge of local, provincial, and nationwide support systems and advocates for inclusive policies and initiatives that benefit Métis families by compiling all information collected from families and identifying trends and barriers. Makes informed decisions on what to communicate and record in a respectful culturally safe, trauma-informed way to reflect accurate and important information.
- Collaborates with others to provide educational opportunities and attend plan and organize events, and family gatherings that enhance the connectedness of Métis children and families.
- Attends community partner meetings and builds strong relationships with the community to support collaboration.
- Provides guidance and opportunities for learning to families, community, education partners and staff, and participates in community discussions regarding elementary and secondary years programs and services while considering the Métis perspective.
- Supports the K-12 Manager in the creation and implementation of education agreements in collaboration with Chartered Communities and school districts.
- Carries out various administrative tasks including monthly reports of activities and statistics that inform our funders that we are meeting the objectives of our contract deliverables.
- Participates in committees and project teams as required.
- Undertakes related duties as assigned, consistent with the job grade of the position.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed to ensure the efficient operation of MNBC.
- Regular/ occasional attendance at meetings/ events that may require work and travel outside of normal business hours.
Supervision Given
- None
QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma in K-12 Education Community Support, Early Childhood Education, Youth and Child Care, or a related field from a recognized, post-secondary institution.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Education, Community Support, Social Work, Child and Youth Care or Family Resource programs.
- A combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, problem-solve, and utilize team-building skills.
- Proven ability to utilize strong interpersonal skills to deal with others effectively.
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to utilize, adapt and embrace new technologies, including Office 365 applications and other databases/software required by the role.
- Knowledge and/or awareness of the historical and contemporary contributions made by Métis people in B.C.
- Possession of a Class 5 driver’s licence is required.
- The completion of a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
About Métis Nation British Columbia
The Métis Provincial Council of British Columbia was first incorporated under the Society’s Act on October 23, 1996. In 2003 the Métis leadership ratified the "Métis Nation British Columbia" (MNBC) Constitution thereby establishing a new Métis Nation governance structure. Since 2003, the Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) leadership has implemented a number of institutions of governance such as the Senate, Métis Nation Governing Assembly, Youth representation, Women’s representation, an Electoral Act, and an objectively verifiable citizenship process. MNBC represents 39 Métis Chartered Communities in British Columbia and is mandated to develop and enhance opportunities for Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services.
The Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) represents over 98,000 self-identified Métis people in British Columbia and approximately 28,000 registered Métis Citizens. The Métis National Council and the Provincial Government of British Columbia, as well as the Federal Government of Canada, recognizes the MNBC as the official governing organization for Métis in BC.
Our Vision Métis Nation British Columbia will build a proud, self-governing, sustainable Nation in recognition of Inherent Rights for our Métis citizens.
Our Mission Métis Nation British Columbia develops and enhances opportunities for our Métis Chartered Communities and Métis people in British Columbia by providing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services.