Four Pillars Coordinator

  • Job type: Full Time
  • Work location: In Person

One-Year Full-Time Term Position 

Animakee Wa Zhing #37 is seeking a dynamic individual to join its team as a Four Pillars Coordinator. Location at Regina Bay or Windigo Island. Reporting to the General Manager, Chief and Council, and collaborating with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Students and Departments, the Four Pillars Coordinator will develop a ten-year plan outlining how AWZ37 intends to address and promote the Four Pillars; [revival and protection of] Language, Culture, Heritage, and Wellness. (This position is based on the funding agreement with the potential for extension based on the program’s success and direction, including the strategies for implementing a Four Pillars Plan in the community.)

General:

  • Number of Employees: 60
  • Salary Range:   $50,000 to $60,000

Perks & Benefits:

  • Employer paid health and dental benefits.
  • Company matched pension plan.
  • 4-day work week.
  • Paid vacation allotment, plus 2 weeks paid vacation at Christmas.
  • Statutory and Indigenous holidays.

Position Overview:

  • Establish and collaborate with the Management and Leadership to develop a ten-year action plan outlining how AWZ37 intends to address the Four Pillars.
  • Coordinate and facilitate community engagement events, including logistics, promotion, recruitment, and outreach.
  • Maintain and update membership contact information.
  • Map the current Language, Culture, Heritage, and Wellness programming that exists in community.
  • Work with Elder’s and integrate ceremony and protocol into engagements.
  • Initiate engagement sessions, supporting respectful and inclusive dialogue with all community members.
  • Capture input from Leadership, staff, community members, youth, knowledge keepers, and language speakers.
  • Support related meetings and contribute to action plan drafting.
  • Prepare agendas for Community Meetings and committee meetings.
  • Prepare briefing notes.
  • Create engaging brochures, pamphlets, and newsletters.
  • Other related duties as required.
  • Plan Implementation.
  • Lead program planning and budgeting for 4 Pillars initiatives.
  • Support hiring or program implementation processes and oversee activities.
  • Work with AWZ37 managers and directors to enhance and coordinate cultural programs, activities, initiatives, and resources.
  • Prepare timely reports for funders and community.

Qualifications:

  • A relevant post-secondary education is preferred.
  • Proficient in Windows and MS Office Suite.
  • Experience or education in culture, language, heritage, or wellness programming.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of Anishinaabe Culture.
  • Experience in facilitation and hosting meetings.
  • Strong organization, communication, and multitasking skills.
  • Task orientated leadership and public relation skills.
  • Experience managing expenditures and creating budgets.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with openness to feedback.
  • Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed to accommodate engagement events.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract with access to reliable transportation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

The position is open until filled.
Interested applicants can apply via email to: jobs@nwa37.ca
When applying, you MUST include a cover letter addressing the position, detailed resume, and 3 references.
We thank all applicants for applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Posted: October 21, 2026