Navigating Horizons Program Coordinator
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Job Summary
Employment Opportunity: Navigating Horizons Program Coordinator
Location: Halifax NS
Salary Range: $65000.00 annually
Employment Term: May 2026 March 31st 2027 possibility of renewal Full time hours (35 hours/ week)
Reports To: Programs Manager
General Description:
The Mikmaw Native Friendship Centre is centrally located in the urban Indigenous community of Halifax and is looking for One (1) Navigating Horizons Program Coordinator.
The Navigating Horizons Program Coordinator (NHPC) will create opportunities for Urban Indigenous youth to build skills confidence and meaningful connections to their community. This role focuses on supporting youth leadership development cultural identity and community engagement through workshops mentorship and peer learning opportunities.
Key Accountabilities
Coordinate youth training opportunities focused on leadership governance and community engagement
Create spaces for youth to gather learn and lead including workshops gatherings and peer learning opportunities
Foster mentorship opportunities that connect youth with Elders Knowledge Keepers and community leaders
Monitor participation outcomes and impacts for youth for reporting and evaluation requirements
Meet with youth to assess their progress give support and identify barriers to participation
Coordinate and implement various activities and workshops for youth related to their skill development
Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners schools and other organizations to expand opportunities for youth engagement and collaboration
Adhere to all policies governing the Mikmaw Native Friendship Centre
May perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience Required for the Position:
Diploma or Degree related to Social Work Child & Youth or Career Development. Combination of education with 1-3 years work or lived experience will also be considered.
Experience working with youth with a strong understanding of development and engagement strategies
Demonstrated experience in program coordination and fiscal management of program budgets
Must have excellent communication organization and facilitation skills
Knowledge of urban Indigenous realities and resources available
Must be flexible and able to work some weekends and evenings some travel may be required
Must have a valid drivers license reliable car and valid insurance
Must provide a vulnerable sector check
This position is designated for those with Indigenous ancestry please self-identify
Application Deadline: May 18 2026
Submit Cover letter & Resume to:
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel working within this job title.
The Mikmaw Native Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer; and complies with all fair employment practices are committed to providing a workplace free form unlawful discrimination and harassment and prohibit the same against employees applicants or other covered persons by co-workers supervisors managers or third parties based on a persons race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry age veterans status disability unrelated to job requirements ethnicity genetic information military service political affiliation marital status and pregnancy or other protected status.
Qualified Indigenous applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Mikmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) reserves the right to refuse all applications for MNFC will not assume any expenses related to this or any job application process included and not limited to travel relocation and application development.
*Only those applicants who are screened in for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
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About Company
We are a non-profit and a charitable organization that provides culture-focused programs, services, and support to urban Indigenous people and their families in Halifax, Nova Scotia, since 1973.
