Indigenous Programming Supervisor

Calgary - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Indigenous Programming Supervisor

Job Title:Indigenous Programming Supervisor

Department:Indigenous Programming and Experience

Position Type:Permanent Full-Time

Hours: 35hours per week

Application Deadline: March 4 2026

The Invitation:
We invite someone who carries their teachings with care walks with humility and strength and is ready to share listen and grow alongside community. This role is about weaving Indigenous voices into the fabric of Heritage Park so that every visitor experiences not only history but living culture.

The Invitation:

We invite someone who carries their teachings with care walks with humility and strength and is ready to share listen and grow alongside community. This role is about weaving Indigenous voices into the fabric of Heritage Park so that every visitor experiences not only history but living culture.

Department Overview:

The Indigenous Relations & Programming department supports Heritage Parks commitment to truth and reconciliation cultural inclusion and authentic storytelling. The department develops and delivers Indigenous-led programming community partnerships and advisory structures that strengthen Heritage Parks relationships with Treaty 7 Nations Métis communities and urban Indigenous groups. The portfolio integrates Indigenous knowledge protocols and perspectives into the Parks operations guest experiences and long-term planning.

The Indigenous Relations & Programming department plays a vital role in advancing Heritage Parks commitment to truth and reconciliation cultural inclusion and authentic storytelling. This department leads the development and delivery of Indigenous-led programming fosters meaningful community partnerships and establishes advisory structures that strengthen relationships with Treaty 7 Nations Métis communities and urban Indigenous groups.

The portfolio integrates Indigenous knowledge protocols and perspectives into all aspects of Heritage Parks operations guest experiences and long-term planning. Heritage Park is dedicated to a parallel lens approachhonouring Indigenous Knowledge systems (teaching learning research) and ways of knowing (policy procedure and practice) as equal and inseparable from Western Knowledge.

A key commitment includes embracing Oral Storytelling practices which support both the sharing of existing knowledge and the creation of new understandings. This includes validating transitional stories rooted in ceremonial frameworks and recognizing alignment stories that emerge during ceremonial transitions. These stories will inform and evolve Heritage Parks smudge protocol becoming part of the Parks living truth.

Through this process Heritage Park defines and shares the lessons learned from new knowledge contributing to enriched teachings and deeper understanding. This journey is shared collectively moving through levels of learning within the circle of jurisdiction and spirit.

Who You Are:
UnderYou may have walked many paths through ceremony through community work through teaching or through formal study. What matters most is that you:

Carry your own story and teachings with integrity.
Have experience working with Indigenous communities and building respectful partnerships.
Are comfortable guiding conversations about history culture and reconciliation.
Bring creativity adaptability and a willingness to learn.

What We Value:

Relationality: Working together guided by respect reciprocity and responsibility.
Decolonial practice: Moving beyond institutional checkboxes centering Indigenous perspectives in decision-making and storytelling.
Storytelling: Honoring oral traditions and recognizing that stories are teachings not just entertainment.
Community connection: Valuing lived experience cultural knowledge and relationships as much as formal education.

What You Will Do:

Carry stories: Share Indigenous knowledge teachings and perspectives through programming interpretation and events. Know and understand the difference between Oral Narratives and Storytelling.
Build relationships: Work with COOK Circle Guest Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers and like-minded community partners to ensure programming is respectful reciprocal and rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing.
Guide learning: Support staff and visitors in understanding Indigenous histories and contemporary realities fostering dialogue that is relational rather than transactional.
Hold space: Create opportunities for Indigenous voices to be heard and celebrated ensuring programming reflects diversity across Nations and communities.

Job Overview:

Under the direction of the Senior Advisor Indigenous Relations & Programming the Indigenous Programming Supervisor supports the day-to-day delivery and coordination of Indigenous programming across the Park.

This role focuses on operational execution cultural integrity in program delivery and front-line support of seasonal staff and volunteers. While not responsible for sustained supervision or strategic direction the Supervisor plays an important role in ensuring Indigenous programming is carried respectfully consistently and in alignment with teachings and protocol.

This position acts as a working lead within programming spaces supporting logistics mentoring in-the-moment and ensuring daily readiness of land-based and storytelling experiences.

Responsibilities:

Daily Programming Supervision & Operational Coordination

Support the delivery of Indigenous land-based and oral storytelling programming in alignment with established teachings and direction from the Senior Advisor.
Assist in coordinating daily staff and volunteer coverage within Indigenous programming spaces.
Prepare materials spaces and logistical elements required for programming and events.
Step into program delivery when needed to ensure continuity and guest experience standards.
Monitor daily programming flow and communicate operational needs or concerns to the Senior Advisor.

Cultural Integrity & Protocol Support

Support adherence to cultural protocols within programming spaces.
Ensure teachings are shared respectfully and within appropriate public boundaries.
Raise concerns related to cultural sensitivity or representation to the Senior Advisor.
Assist in maintaining programming materials and content to reflect community-informed guidance.

Front-Line Mentorship & Team Support

Provide in-the-moment guidance and support to seasonal staff and volunteers during program delivery.
Assist with onboarding and training of new team members as directed.
Offer constructive feedback related to program delivery standards and guest engagement.
Support a culturally safe and welcoming environment for staff and volunteers.

Collaboration & Administrative Support

Collaborate with Interpretation Events and Guest Experience teams to support Indigenous programming logistics.
Participate in team meetings and support documentation of programming updates.
Assist with scheduling adjustments and operational coordination during peak periods.

Organizational Excellence and Wellbeing

Contribute to inspiring and immersive experiences at the Park by engaging in Heritage Park initiatives that align with our mission and vision ensuring authenticity in our historical setting and stories.
Actively support a positive work environment by creating an atmosphere of inclusion engagement belonging and fulfillment for employees and volunteers in line with Heritage Park values.
Recognize all contributors to our community as integral to our success fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
Demonstrate responsible stewardship of our people collections and financial assets by driving growth with innovation transparency and financial sustainability while embracing our historical assets and recognizing all contributors.
Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety by complying with Heritage Parks Health Safety and Environment Management System (HSEMS) following safe work practices reporting work-related incidents injuries and hazards participating in employer training and adhering to policies including the Code of Conduct and the Workplace Violence and Harassment policy.

Required Qualifications:

We recognize that knowledge is carried in many ways through lived experience ceremony family teachings community leadership and formal education. We welcome applicants who may have walked different paths but carry their knowledge with care. Required Foundations:

Demonstrated professional experience (minimum 1-3 years) delivering Indigenous cultural land-based educational or interpretive programming in a public-facing environment.
Applied knowledge of Indigenous worldviews cultural protocols and oral storytelling practices with the ability to distinguish between ceremonial knowledge and public interpretation.
Experience working in respectful collaboration with Indigenous communities Elders or Knowledge Keepers particularly within Treaty 7 Territory.
Demonstrated ability to independently plan prepare and deliver programming with strong organizational and logistical competency.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in identifying cultural operational or safety concerns and escalate appropriately.
Strong communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to engage diverse audiences in culturally grounded dialogue.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook Word Excel) and the ability to conduct research using both traditional and digital methods.
Considered an Asset:
- Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies Cultural Resource Management Education History or related field or equivalent community-based knowledge or
- Professional certification or specialized training in interpretation facilitation education or cultural programming.
- Experience working in museums cultural institutions heritage environments or nonprofit organizations.
- Experience supporting grant-funded or partnership-based programming.
- Established relationships within Treaty 7 or Métis communities.
- All successful candidates (over the age of 18) will be required to complete a Police Information Check as a condition of employment. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant; any information disclosed will be assessed confidentially on a case-by-case basis in accordance with Alberta human rights legislation considering relevance to the role and our commitment to equitable and inclusive hiring practices.

Special Clothing and Equipment:

Business attire or traditional cultural attire is required when working in the office or at public events;
Appropriate safety equipment will be provided by Heritage Park; and
Footwear as designated by the Heritage Park Costume Department will be provided by the employee.

Hours of Work:

The standard hours for this position are 35 hours per week.
The schedule will generally be five consecutive days per week: Monday to Sunday (May to October) Monday to Friday with some weekends (November to April) Holiday and weekend work is required throughout the year especially during peak operating times; occasional evenings may be required.

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

Required Experience:

Manager

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Back to all jobs at Heritage Park

Indigenous Programming Supervisor

Job Title:Indigenous Programming Supervisor

Department:Indigenous Programming and Experience

Position Type:Permanent Full-Time

Hours: 35hours per week

Application Deadline: March 4 2026

The Invitation:

Department Overview:

Who You Are:
UnderYou may have walked many paths through ceremony through community work through teaching or through formal study. What matters most is that you:

Carry your own story and teachings with integrity.
Have experience working with Indigenous communities and building respectful partnerships.
Are comfortable guiding conversations about history culture and reconciliation.
Bring creativity adaptability and a willingness to learn.

What We Value:

Relationality: Working together guided by respect reciprocity and responsibility.
Decolonial practice: Moving beyond institutional checkboxes centering Indigenous perspectives in decision-making and storytelling.
Storytelling: Honoring oral traditions and recognizing that stories are teachings not just entertainment.
Community connection: Valuing lived experience cultural knowledge and relationships as much as formal education.

What You Will Do:

Carry stories: Share Indigenous knowledge teachings and perspectives through programming interpretation and events. Know and understand the difference between Oral Narratives and Storytelling.
Build relationships: Work with COOK Circle Guest Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers and like-minded community partners to ensure programming is respectful reciprocal and rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing.
Guide learning: Support staff and visitors in understanding Indigenous histories and contemporary realities fostering dialogue that is relational rather than transactional.
Hold space: Create opportunities for Indigenous voices to be heard and celebrated ensuring programming reflects diversity across Nations and communities.

Job Overview:

This position acts as a working lead within programming spaces supporting logistics mentoring in-the-moment and ensuring daily readiness of land-based and storytelling experiences.

Responsibilities:

Daily Programming Supervision & Operational Coordination

Support the delivery of Indigenous land-based and oral storytelling programming in alignment with established teachings and direction from the Senior Advisor.
Assist in coordinating daily staff and volunteer coverage within Indigenous programming spaces.
Prepare materials spaces and logistical elements required for programming and events.
Step into program delivery when needed to ensure continuity and guest experience standards.
Monitor daily programming flow and communicate operational needs or concerns to the Senior Advisor.

Cultural Integrity & Protocol Support

Support adherence to cultural protocols within programming spaces.
Ensure teachings are shared respectfully and within appropriate public boundaries.
Raise concerns related to cultural sensitivity or representation to the Senior Advisor.
Assist in maintaining programming materials and content to reflect community-informed guidance.

Front-Line Mentorship & Team Support

Provide in-the-moment guidance and support to seasonal staff and volunteers during program delivery.
Assist with onboarding and training of new team members as directed.
Offer constructive feedback related to program delivery standards and guest engagement.
Support a culturally safe and welcoming environment for staff and volunteers.

Collaboration & Administrative Support

Collaborate with Interpretation Events and Guest Experience teams to support Indigenous programming logistics.
Participate in team meetings and support documentation of programming updates.
Assist with scheduling adjustments and operational coordination during peak periods.

Organizational Excellence and Wellbeing

Contribute to inspiring and immersive experiences at the Park by engaging in Heritage Park initiatives that align with our mission and vision ensuring authenticity in our historical setting and stories.
Actively support a positive work environment by creating an atmosphere of inclusion engagement belonging and fulfillment for employees and volunteers in line with Heritage Park values.
Recognize all contributors to our community as integral to our success fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
Demonstrate responsible stewardship of our people collections and financial assets by driving growth with innovation transparency and financial sustainability while embracing our historical assets and recognizing all contributors.
Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety by complying with Heritage Parks Health Safety and Environment Management System (HSEMS) following safe work practices reporting work-related incidents injuries and hazards participating in employer training and adhering to policies including the Code of Conduct and the Workplace Violence and Harassment policy.

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated professional experience (minimum 1-3 years) delivering Indigenous cultural land-based educational or interpretive programming in a public-facing environment.
Applied knowledge of Indigenous worldviews cultural protocols and oral storytelling practices with the ability to distinguish between ceremonial knowledge and public interpretation.
Experience working in respectful collaboration with Indigenous communities Elders or Knowledge Keepers particularly within Treaty 7 Territory.
Demonstrated ability to independently plan prepare and deliver programming with strong organizational and logistical competency.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in identifying cultural operational or safety concerns and escalate appropriately.
Strong communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to engage diverse audiences in culturally grounded dialogue.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook Word Excel) and the ability to conduct research using both traditional and digital methods.
Considered an Asset:
- Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies Cultural Resource Management Education History or related field or equivalent community-based knowledge or
- Professional certification or specialized training in interpretation facilitation education or cultural programming.
- Experience working in museums cultural institutions heritage environments or nonprofit organizations.
- Experience supporting grant-funded or partnership-based programming.
- Established relationships within Treaty 7 or Métis communities.
- All successful candidates (over the age of 18) will be required to complete a Police Information Check as a condition of employment. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant; any information disclosed will be assessed confidentially on a case-by-case basis in accordance with Alberta human rights legislation considering relevance to the role and our commitment to equitable and inclusive hiring practices.

Special Clothing and Equipment:

Business attire or traditional cultural attire is required when working in the office or at public events;
Appropriate safety equipment will be provided by Heritage Park; and
Footwear as designated by the Heritage Park Costume Department will be provided by the employee.

Hours of Work:

The standard hours for this position are 35 hours per week.
The schedule will generally be five consecutive days per week: Monday to Sunday (May to October) Monday to Friday with some weekends (November to April) Holiday and weekend work is required throughout the year especially during peak operating times; occasional evenings may be required.

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

Required Experience:

Manager