Cree Language Program Coordinator

October 6, 2026

Cree Nation of Waskaganish

POSITION:   Cree Language Program Coordinator

STATUS: Contractual  

SALARY: According to the salary scale

DATE OF POSING:  October 6, 2026

END OF POSTING:   October 20, 2026 at 5:00pm               

The Cree Language Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, developing, researching, evaluating, and implementing local programs and initiatives to promote, preserve, and maintain the Cree Culture and Language.  The Cree Language Program Coordinator works under the Culture, Sports, & Leisure department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Coordinating responsibilities

  • Participate in the assessment of the use of Cree Language in the community
  • Support the production, development and implementation of quality Cree programs/strategies to promote language programs with various entitles and groups
  • Develop relationships with local elders, knowledge keepers, Iiyiyuu teachers, storytellers, and tallymen
  • Work closely with organizations or group who focus on Culture and Language
  • Participate in various meetings and committees
  • Seek funding opportunities to fund language initiatives and programs
  • Identify and catalogue all audio/video recordings
  • Create an accessible audio/video digital library and work with the local radio station or other groups in this area
  • Initiate or assist in the development of maintenance of media strategies in regards to language issues
  • Contribute to the protection and promotion of all heritage and language programming in the community
  • Assist in the development of Cree Language policies, programs and plans 

Administrative and Reporting responsibilities

  • Provide reports and supporting to the Manager when required
  • Provide administrative support
  • Assist in the preparation of annual reports

Additional responsibilities

  • Provide reports and supporting to the Manager when required
  • Provide administrative support
  • Assist in the preparation of annual reports

 

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education and certification                                                                                           

  • Degree in Linguistics, Communications or Relevant field
  • Completion of a recognized Cree Literacy Program

Experience

  • One year to three years of relevant experience
  • Experience in project management is an asset

Languages

  • Fluency in Cree both written and spoken
  • Fluency in English both written and spoken
  • Fluency in French is an asset

Knowledge and abilities                                 

  • Detailed knowledge in Cree Culture and traditions
  • Strong knowledge and practice of Cree Language
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively in Cree and English
  • Highly flexible and able to work under pressure
  • Customer focused and service-oriented
  • Proven ability to problem-solve and take initiative
  • Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office product

Additional requirements

  • Typical office setting where there are no unusual physical demands

 

**Employer-provided housing is not available for this position**

 

All interested candidates who possess the qualifications that are required for this position should submit his/her resume certificates, diplomas, two (2) reference letters and be willing to complete a background criminal check.

 

Ellanie Hester, Human Resources Coordinator

Hr.dept@waskaganish.ca

P.O Box 60, 70 Waskaganish Street

Waskaganish, QC J0M 1R0

Tel: 819-895-8650   Fax: 819-895-8901