Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Language Manager, the Language Officer is responsible for facilitating Hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and/or Sníchim language lessons to Tsleil-Waututh community members, organizing language and cultural activities and when required attend cultural and ceremonial events.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teaching Hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and/or Sníchim to Tsleil-Waututh Nation community members using the “Where are your keys” (WAYK) language teaching methods.
• Participate as an engaged collaborative member of the Language Team.
• Must be willing to learn Hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and/or Sníchim language and culture with the language team and or outside individuals/groups
• Develop teaching material and curriculum related to Hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and/or Sníchim language and culture as required
• Assist with classroom set up as required
• Attend cultural and ceremonial events as required
• Help organize and support language and/or cultural activities
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of “Where are your keys” (WAYK) language teaching methods.
• Previous experience teaching Hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and/or Sníchim to Tsleil-Waututh Nation community members.
• Previous experience working with Tsleil-Waututh Nation children and community.
• Willingness to expand on Hən̓q̓əmin̓əm and/or Sníchim and WAYK skills.
• Ability to take direction and work with a team and independently.
• Reliable, punctual and able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to keyboard using the Hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and/or Sníchim orthography (international phonetic alphabet) is an asset.
• Must successfully pass a Criminal Records Check.

 Work Conditions:

Physical Demands

• Required to stand, walk and/or sit for extended periods of time.

Mental Focus

• Must synthesize complex and diverse information.
• Must remain calm, professional, objective, and constructive

Environmental Conditions

• Interacts with youth, employees, management and the general public.
• Noise levels may escalate during activities, events and outings.

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Language Officer

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We appreciate everyone’s interest in the role, however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you.