Cultural and Community Coordinator

Full job description
Cultural and Community Coordinator - COR002837
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Location(s): SK-North Central-Prince Albert
Ministry: 073 Corrections Policing and Public Safety
Salary Range: $36.703 - $45.++3 Hourly
Grade: SGEU.10.
About Us

The Ministry of Corrections, Policing, and Public Safety (CPPS) is responsible for overseeing Saskatchewan's correctional system and facilities, providing the safe and secure custody of adult and youth offenders and delivering programs that promote safety and reduce re-offending.

As corrections professionals, our Vision is to provide correctional services that improve lives. Our Mission is to deliver programs and services to help ensure safe communities, safe facilities and a safe and engaged workforce. We believe our core Values provide the foundation for who we are and what we do. We value modelling respect and integrity, serving citizens, practicing excellence and innovation, while acting as one team.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an innovative, client service orientated individual to promote growth as a Cultural Coordinator in a permanent full-time position at the Prince Albert Correctional Centre. We are seeking an individual to develop, coordinate, implement and maintain the facility's cultural services and liaise with the community to provide positive leadership and direction.

The Prince Albert Correctional Centre, located in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan is an adult custody facility for offenders who are sentenced to a term of imprisonment of two years less one day or remanded into custody by the Court. We are seeking a supportive, empathetic, respectful individual to coordinate cultural services and programs for offenders.

As a Cultural & Community Coordinator you will:

Develop static and dynamic security processes that bridge the cultural activities in the facility and community.
In partnership with the provincial Director of Indigenous and Chaplaincy Services, you will develop, coordinate, implement and facilitate cultural and spiritual programming that enhances and promotes Indigenous values and traditions.
As a member of a provincial team, you will provide cultural and spiritual advice in policy and program development and will lead, guide, direct and support staff and clients in cultural awareness and tradition.
Ideal Candidate:

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a diverse range of individuals and the community.
Ability to lead the development and implementation of partnerships and meaningful service agreements.
Ability to carry out case management, program facilitation, and recording of statistics on the Criminal Justice Information Management System.
The knowledge and experience regarding cultural protocols and beliefs involving Indigenous people would be considered an asset in this position.
Understanding of practice of Indigenous culture is required to properly address programming requirements.
Must have knowledge of Indigenous community resources and services; cultural protocols and beliefs; and indicators and dynamics of addictions, poverty, family relationships, abuse and neglect and the history that impact on Indigenous people, families, and communities.
Must have experience assessing, developing, maintaining, implementing, and adjusting case plans in collaboration with clients and others to establish goals and meet needs.
Knowledge of operating computer programs would be an asset.
Knowledge of an Indigenous language would be an asset.
A valid Saskatchewan issued Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent is required.

What We Offer:

Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals.
Competitive salaries.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Vacation pays, earned days off (EDOs) and other types of leave.
Inclusive work environments.
Field hours will provide flexible non-traditional work schedule as required.
This position is designated for qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in "diversity groups" below
Diversity Groups: Aboriginal persons
Hours of Work: B - SGEU Field 37.33 - one day off every three weeks
Number of Openings: 1
Closing Date: Jun 14, 2025, 12:5+:00 AM