Career Posting : Alberta Future Leaders Program
View All PostingsType: Temporary
Term: Seasonal
Closing Date: June 9, 2023 11:00 pm
DENE THA’ FIRST NATION
Make a Difference This Summer –
Be an AFL Program Leader
Dene Tha First Nation is hosting the Alberta’s Future Leaders Program (AFL to provide a summer youth
program. Youth will be engaged through sport, recreation, leadership, and cultural activities
facilitated by mentors from your community. You will create and lead meaningful experiences for
youth in Chateh and Bushe River, Alberta.
As a Program Leader, you will:
• Be employed by from approximately June 12-August 31, 2023
• Organize and coordinate daily sport, recreation, leadership and cultural activities with a
fellow program leader
• Deliver engaging and purposeful programming that responds to community needs
• Fulfill AFL program requirements and host community expectations
• Promote active and creative lifestyles
• Build strong relationships with youth and community
Wage
• Mentors are contract employees of the host community and will be paid an hourly wage of
$22.50 per hour for the summer based on 40 hours a week.
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements
• Standard First Aid and CPR Certification
• A criminal record check with vulnerable sector check
Skills and Attributes:
• Experience working with youth
• Experience planning, organizing, and implementing sport, recreation, leadership or cultural
programs
• Experience creating safe and welcoming environments
• Experience working independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, creative, adaptive and flexible problem-solving skills
• Experience with conflict resolution and working in demanding situations
• Knowledge of self-care strategies and healthy coping mechanisms
Assets:
• Enrollment in a relevant post-secondary program: Native Studies, Physical Education,
Recreation, Education, Social Work, Child/Youth Care, or related fields
• Class 4 or 5 Driver’s License
• Personal Vehicle
• Mental Health First Aid Training / Trauma Informed Care
• Suicide Awareness Training
For more information and to apply:
Contact: Doreen Apannah @780-926-2786 or email resume to: DoreenA@denetha.ca
Application Closing Date: June 9, 2023
All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted
