Youth Lodge Keeper - Building Safer Communities (2 positions)

SALARY: CAD 50000.00 - 55000.00 YEARLY
PUBLISHED: MAY 13, 2025
EXPIRY: JUNE 12, 2025
ONSITE
CALGARY, ALBERTA
FULL TIME
PERMANENT
SOCIAL SERVICES

Summary
The Youth Lodge Keeper integrates traditional Indigenous teachings with Western evidenced-based practice to engage youth who may be gang-involved or at risk for gang involvement. This position coordinates and facilitates cultural programs and ceremonies for youth through consultation with other Miskanawah programs and their team.

Description
Location: 2335 30 Ave NE
Position Type: Full-time; Contract (ends November 30, 2025)
Hours: Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: $50,000 – $55,000 annually
Program: Miskanawah Cultural Services
Position Summary:

Miskanawah is an Indigenous agency that draws jointly from the strengths and guidance of Indigenous teachings and traditions and evidence-based practices in human services, to support vulnerable children, youth and families.

The Youth Lodge Keeper integrates traditional Indigenous teachings with Western evidenced-based practice to engage youth who may be gang-involved or at risk for gang involvement. This position coordinates and facilitates cultural programs and ceremonies for youth through consultation with other Miskanawah programs and their team. The Youth Lodge Keeper will work in a team environment, contribute to healing and wellness, support land-based learning, and provide program development and delivery.

Core Competencies:

Cultural Sensitivity
Client Focus
Adaptability
Communication
Resourcefulness
Harm Reduction
Teamwork
Job Responsibilities:

Facilitate direct connection to Elders and ceremony for youth
Provide leadership and mentoring to youth
Plan, deliver and evaluate learning opportunities, weekly sessions, special events, and cultural experiences for youth
Ensure traditional skills and language are integrated into all aspects of service delivery to build cultural knowledge of youth
Act as an Elder’s helper for ceremonies such as Pipe Ceremony, Sweat Lodge, Family Healing Ceremonies, Face Painting Ceremonies, Tea Ceremonies, and any other ceremonies as needed
Ensure the preparation and care of cultural offerings and supplies
Coordinate, schedule and prepare honorariums and gifts for Elders and Knowledge Keepers
Aid and support land development activities and staff, as requested by the Cultural Services Team Lead
Clearly document youth work and cultural impact including supporting the Cultural Services Team Lead with data collection for agency and program Annual Reports (i.e. collection of youth stories and number of youths supported)
Perform other related duties as assigned
Skills & Experience:

Knowledge of, and willingness to engage in Indigenous cultural traditions
Promotion of Indigenous resiliency and wellbeing into service delivery
Willingness to engage with diverse Indigenous ceremonies and Elders/Knowledge Keepers
Commitment to personal leadership and development
Commitment to the highest safety standards
Ability to take initiative
Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment
Requirements:

Diploma or degree in Human Services, with cultural equivalencies considered
2-3 years of experience working with vulnerable children, youth and families
Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
Child Intervention Check
Valid First Aid or CPR certification
Occasional overtime
Flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
We offer the opportunity to be part of a creative and positive work environment, a competitive salary, supports for professional development, opportunity for advancement, and the chance to be part of a team that supports children, youth and families to thrive within a culturally responsive community.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to jshaw@miskanawah.ca. Please reference “Youth Lodge Keeper” in the subject line. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted. This posting will close when the position is filled.