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At JA British Columbia, we are dedicated to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome and encourage individuals from Indigenous backgrounds, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion are vital for creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, strengthening our organization with diverse perspectives and experiences.

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Location: Lower Mainland, B.C.

Application Deadline: Until filled

Salary Range: $75,000–$85,000 annually

Reports to: VP, Programs

Role Purpose 

The Senior Manager, Indigenous Communities, provides strategic leadership, relationship stewardship, and program development oversight for JABC’s work with Indigenous communities and Indigenous learners across British Columbia.  

While the primary focus of this role is to expand and strengthen the JA Company Program for Indigenous Learners (CPI), including tailoring its content to reflect community priorities, cultural context, and learner needs, the role also supports the broader expansion of JABC’s Indigenous-focused programming across entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness.  

This position is responsible for building and sustaining high-impact partnerships with Indigenous communities, school districts, post-secondary institutions, community organizations, and partners to expand access to JABC programs in ways that are culturally responsive, community-informed, and aligned with Indigenous youth aspirations. 

This role is based in the Greater Vancouver Area, and regular travel within and occasional travel outside of the Lower Mainland is required.

Key Responsibilities  

Reporting to the VP, Programs, your key responsibilities include: 

Strategic Relationship Development & Partnership Leadership 

  • Lead strategic relationship-building with Indigenous communities, Chief and Council, educational districts, universities, and corporate partners. 
  • Serve as JABC’s primary liaison with UBC Sauder, University of Victoria and other institutions, ensuring effective collaboration, curriculum alignment, and execution of all terms under Memoranda of Understanding and other governing documents. 
  • Represent JABC in provincial and community forums, cultural gatherings, galas, and other strategic events to strengthen brand presence and foster meaningful partnerships. 
  • Develop and lead strategies to expand CPI and other Indigenous Programs across new districts, Indigenous communities, and remote/online cohorts. 
  • Build partnerships with Indigenous-owned businesses and organizations to incorporate guest speakers, mentorship opportunities, and resource contributions. 
  • Travel within the province as required to engage prospective and existing partners in person. 

JA Company Program for Indigenous Learners (CPI) Curriculum 

  • Oversee the curriculum for CPI, ensuring it authentically reflects Indigenous worldviews, values, and approaches to learning, adapting the curriculum as needed to reflect the particular Indigenous culture of the youth taking the program. 
  • Act as liaison with the broader JA Company Program, incorporating lessons, modules and resources from that program as appropriate. 
  • Provide direction and quality oversight for all CPI programming to ensure delivery excellence and cultural integrity. 

Stakeholder Relations & District Coordination 

  • Serve as the primary JABC representative to Directors of Instruction, Indigenous Education departments, school district administrators, Indigenous Support Workers, educators, and community-based education partners. 
  • Coordinate with Indigenous Support Workers, educators, facilitators, and local champions to ensure successful integration and delivery of CPI and other JABC programs. 
  • Work with community and school partners to identify which JABC programs are most relevant to local goals, including entrepreneurship, financial literacy, career readiness, leadership, and work readiness. 
  • Address emerging needs, feedback, or opportunities from school districts and community partners with a solutions-focused and relationship-centered approach.  
  • Support program planning across in-school, after-school, online, community-based, and hybrid delivery models. 

Strategic Growth, Funding, and Communications 

  • Collaborate with the JABC Development team to identify Indigenous-focused funding opportunities and provide strategic insight for proposals, reports, donor communications, and stewardship materials.  
  • Provide program knowledge and community-informed insight to support funding requests related to CPI and broader Indigenous programming in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship.  
  • Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Impact Initiatives, to develop opportunities for Indigenous youth to participate in the JABC alumni network, leadership opportunities, mentorship, and future engagement pathways.  
  • Support marketing and communications teams to authentically reflect Indigenous voices, priorities, and perspectives in external messaging, promotional materials, and storytelling.  
  • Represent JABC publicly at partner events, community gatherings, funder meetings, and speaking engagements to enhance organizational visibility and trust within Indigenous communities.  
  • Contribute to impact measurement and storytelling by identifying meaningful outcomes, student stories, community feedback, and program learnings that reflect both quantitative and qualitative impact. 

Team Leadership & Oversight 

  • Provide direction and mentorship to the Program Manager, Indigenous Communities.  
  • Work collaboratively with the Program Manager and Coordinator, Indigenous Communities, to ensure that strategic priorities are implemented efficiently across all deliveries.  
  • Establish clear priorities, workflows, and accountability mechanisms to ensure timely and efficient program execution.  
  • Oversee cultural competency and training opportunities for staff and volunteers to deepen organizational understanding of Indigenous perspectives.
  • Other duties as required. 

Required Qualifications 

  • Ability to travel reliably within the Greater Vancouver Area, and occasionally travel outside of the Lower Mainland. 
  • Significant experience working with Indigenous communities and education systems. 
  • Proven leadership in partnership development and relationship management. 
  • Experience Indigenizing curriculum or leading community-based program design. 
  • Strong public representation and cross-cultural communication skills. 
  • Ability to manage strategic initiatives, partnerships, and organizational growth simultaneously. 
  • Ability to travel regularly throughout province to meet prospective and existing partners to build partnerships and explore program opportunities. 
  • Passion for youth empowerment and education through culturally responsive programming. 

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume with a short cover letter, as one combined document, to HR@jabc.org with the subject line: Senior Manager, Indigenous Communities

Please use the following naming format:

[FirstNameLastName]–Application

Ex: VelourAlexander-Application

Location: Lower Mainland, B.C.

Application Deadline: 4:00 PM PST on July 31, 2026 (or until filled) 

Salary Range: $50,000–$55,000 annually 

Reports to: Senior Manager, Company Program 

Overview

At JA British Columbia (JABC), we believe every young person deserves the tools, confidence, and opportunity to succeed. Our programs ignite ambition and build financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurial thinking across the province. 

JABC is seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven Program Coordinator, Company Program in the Lower Mainland area, to support the coordination, delivery, and operational success of JABC’s growing Company Program (CP). Reporting to the Senior Manager, Company Program, this role ensures the smooth day-to-day functioning of the program, including coordination and training of volunteer mentors, data administration, customer inquiries, reporting, and more.  

Key Responsibilities  

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Company Program, your key responsibilities include: 

Program Coordination & Delivery 

  • Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and regular communication with school contacts, business contacts, volunteers, parents and students to ensure program deliveries are prepared and resourced for each session. 
  • Provide timely responses for program inquiries to ensure smooth program registration process. 
  • Coordinate volunteer assignments, delivery of program materials, attendance tracking, session coverage and other duties to ensure uninterrupted delivery of programming under the direction of the Senior Manager, Company Program. 
  • Attend in-person and virtual meetings and program sessions to provide support and insight as needed. 
  • Work with partner organizations and contacts to coordinate alternative delivery formats of the program. 

Volunteer Management & Training 

  • Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding, and stewardship of volunteers in collaboration with the Community Engagement team. 
  • Administer the reference check and criminal record check processes for volunteers. 
  • Deliver volunteer orientation and training sessions. 
  • Provide ongoing communication, weekly updates, and follow-up support to ensure volunteer retention and engagement. 

Administrative & Data Management 

  • Ensure all student attendance, consent forms, and photo release documentation are tracked and filed for compliance. 
  • Support the collection of impact data, student feedback, and success stories for reporting and storytelling purposes. 
  • Maintain up-to-date program records, schedules, and reporting data within JABC systems such as Salesforce and OneDrive. 
  • Support the preparation of materials and logistics for, but not limited to, meetings, graduations, recognition events and community presentations. 
  • Use the recorded data to create reports as requested. 
  • Respond to incoming inquiries regarding programs and volunteer opportunities. 
  • Send out program-wide communication bulletins to all students and parents. 

Community Engagement & Representation 

  • Represent JABC at community events, school celebrations, and volunteer recognition gatherings. 
  • Act as an ambassador for the program to help recruit volunteers and new schools. 
  • Travel to school sites and partner locations as requested across the Lower Mainland and surrounding regions. 

Collaboration & Support 

  • Assist in the creation of an alumni network and ongoing student engagement initiatives. 
  • Collaborate with the Development Team to coordinate the awards and scholarships process by preparing forms and meeting packages, and liaising with award recipients. 
  • Collaborate with the Marketing Team on program-related marketing materials. 

Other duties as required. 

Qualifications 

We’re seeking an ideal candidate with developing organizational and project management skills, proficient customer service abilities, and technical competence. Experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM system is considered an advantage!  

The Program Coordinator should be an independent self-starter who thrives on managing data, coordinating multiple projects, and interacting with diverse internal and external interest-holders of various ages and demographics.  

Other qualifications of the ideal candidate include: 

  • 1- 3 years of experience, or equivalent, of project management or coordinating educational or community programs. 
  • Ability to travel regularly within Lower Mainland and provide in-person support across program sites. 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently. 
  • Demonstrated administrative proficiency in organizational writing, presentations, scheduling, and data entry. 
  • Passion for youth development. 
  • Experience working with Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe), FormAssembly and Salesforce (or similar CRM). 

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume with a short cover letter, as one combined document, to HR@jabc.org with the subject line: Program Coordinator, Company Program

Please use the following naming format for the one pdf that has your application materials: 

[FirstNameLastName]–Application

Ex: VelourAlexander-Application

We thank all candidates for their interest in advance. However, due to the number of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

An offer of employment with JABC is conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks along with a successful criminal record and vulnerable sector check, as required by applicable laws and regulations. 

If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please contact us directly at HR@jabc.org so we can offer you individualized assistance and ensure equity in our recruitment and hiring process. 

If you are interested in joining us but don't see a related position posted, please reach out!  Send your resume and cover letter, highlighting your experience and skills, to HR@jabc.org.

At JA British Columbia, we are dedicated to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome and encourage individuals from Indigenous backgrounds, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion are vital for creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, strengthening our organization with diverse perspectives and experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, creed (religion), gender identity, sexual orientation, physical abilities, age, or any other grounds prohibited by the B.C. Human Rights Code. 

We acknowledge that our work spans many territories and that our head office resides on the traditional and ancestral unceded shared territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations peoples