Wellness Coordinator (Term – Contract) | Lax Kw'alaams Band

Home Wellness Coordinator (Term – Contract)

Business Unit: Truth and Reconciliation

Project: Dip Wan Lümootk Lak'üünsk Project ("The Project")

Location: Lax Kw'alaams, British Columbia

Reporting to: Truth and Reconciliation Manager

The Lax Kw'alaams Truth and Reconciliation Department is seeking a qualified and compassionate Wellness Coordinator to provide contracted services for the Dip Wan Lümootk Lak'üünsk Project. Contract end date will be March 31, 2027.

The Contractor will provide culturally grounded wellness support to survivors and families participating in the Project, helping create safe, respectful, and supportive spaces for individuals to share their truths and stories. The Contractor will serve as a key point of contact, integrating traditional and mainstream health and wellness approaches while respecting Tsimshian protocols, teachings, and cultural practices.

The Contractor will assess participant needs, coordinate connections to appropriate supports, and provide flexible, project-based wellness services to promote holistic, culturally informed care throughout the initiative.

The Contractor will be responsible for delivering the services and work products outlined below in coordination with the Truth and Reconciliation Manager.

Scope of Services and Responsibilities

The Contractor will provide the following services:

• Establish and maintain safe, supportive opportunities for wellness and care for survivors, community members and families participating in the Dip Wan Lümootk Lak'üünsk Project
• Promote the overall health and well‐being of participants and community members by encouraging wellness, facilitating access to wellness supports, and incorporating relevant health and wellness practices into project activities
• Gather information about participants sharing their stories, assess individual needs, and collaborate with the Manager and relevant team members to identify, suggest and coordinate appropriate supports
• Provide consistent and reliable wellness support throughout the Project to help survivors and their families feel supported and connected
• Liaise with cultural, wellness, and health service providers to connect participants with appropriate services related to the Project
• Coordinate relevant personnel, services, and activities, including traditional, cultural, and mainstream approaches, in support of storytelling events
• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive wellness framework before, during, and after project activities.
• Monitor and evaluate wellness initiatives, prepare reports, provide regular updates to the Project Manager and team members, maintain clear communication with the community, and track, document, and follow up on community requests to ensure timely responses and appropriate support.
• Promote a sense of belonging, dignity, and emotional safety for survivors and their families
• Maintain accurate records of hours worked and submit detailed time reports and invoices in accordance with the agreed‐upon contract terms
• Contribute to related project initiatives that support the achievement of the Project's objectives, where included in the agreed scope of services
• Perform other mutually agreed‐upon services that are reasonably related to the scope of the contract, subject to agreement on any changes to the scope, timeline, or fees
• Ensure prompt communication, responses, and reports and updates to Manager and team members.

Qualifications

Education

• A graduate degree in health, social sciences, or an administrative discipline is required, depending on the nature and scope of the services
• Relevant professional training, certifications, or equivalent education may be considered

Experience

• Several years of experience in the health field as a healthcare professional, community service worker, or social service worker is generally expected
• Experience providing culturally safe, trauma‐informed, and compassionate support to individuals and families is an asset
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and an understanding of Tsimshian cultural protocols, teachings, and practices are considered assets

Competency

The Contractor should demonstrate:

• Professional and adaptable communication style tailored to diverse audiences
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‐building skills
• Effective time management, organization, and prioritization
• Skilled in maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information ethically
• Ability to remain calm, composed, and effective in high‐pressure or emotionally sensitive situations
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and integrity in decision‐making
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also operating independently
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with efficiency and attention to detail
• High level of emotional intelligence, empathy, and patience
• Strong sense of professionalism and integrity
• Resourceful, proactive, and solution‐oriented mindset
• Positive, approachable, and supportive attitude
• Commitment to ethical practice and respectful engagement
• Dependable and resilient in dynamic or challenging environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Working Environment and Service Requirements

Physical Requirements

• The services may require extended periods of sitting, computer use, office work, and attendance at meetings or Project events
• The Contractor may be required to travel locally or attend in‐person activities as agreed upon for the delivery of services

Service Delivery Considerations

• The Contractor should be prepared to manage multiple project deliverables and respond appropriately to urgent or emotionally sensitive situations within the agreed scope of services
• The Contractor will exercise independent professional judgment in delivering the services while coordinating with the Truth and Reconciliation Manager on project requirements, participant support needs, and deliverables
• The Contractor will promptly communicate material concerns, service limitations, and matters requiring referral or additional support

Contractual Requirements

• Execute a written services agreement with Lax Kw'alaams Band outlining the scope of services, contract duration, deliverables, compensation, invoicing requirements, and other applicable terms
• Comply with applicable confidentiality, privacy, information security, and participant‐protection requirements when accessing Band or Project information or providing services
• Acknowledge and comply with applicable Lax Kw'alaams Band policies and protocols relevant to the contracted services, including applicable provisions of the Band's Code of Conduct, Code of Confidentiality, Social Media Policy, and other relevant policies, as specified in the services agreement
• Provide an acceptable Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search, where legally applicable and required for the services
• Hold a valid Class 5 driver's licence if driving is required for the contracted services.
• Maintain any professional licences, registrations, certifications, or insurance required for the services, where applicable
• Submit invoices and supporting time records in accordance with the agreed contract terms

Compensation and Payment

• The proposed contract rate is $35 per hour for approved services delivered under the agreement
• Payment will be made upon receipt and approval of invoices and supporting time records, in accordance with the payment terms established in the written services agreement. The agreement will specify any applicable limits on billable hours, pre‐approval requirements, reimbursable expenses, and invoicing frequency
• The Contractor will be responsible for their own tax reporting, statutory remittances, and business expenses, except where otherwise required by law or expressly agreed in writing

Preference will be given to Lax Kw'alaams Band Members or qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry.