Language and Culture Planner

Language and Culture Planner

Classification:
Full Time, Term (September 2025 to September 2026) There is a strong possibility that the term of this position will be extended.

Salary:           
   $55,000 - $70,000

Location:             Williams Lake, BC

Deadline:              September 5, 2025

 

The Tŝilhqot’in National Government is based in Williams Lake, British Columbia serving six communities, including ʔEsdilagh, Tl'etinqox, Tl'esqox, Tŝideldel, Xeni Gwet'in, and Yuneŝit'in. The Tŝilhqot’in National Government’s mission is to support and empower Tŝilhqot’in peoples to exercise their rights to self-determination within their traditional territories in ways which reflect Tŝilhqot’in philosophy, values, experience and culture.

 

Given the high priority of language and culture as one of the eight Pillars assigned by the TNG Nits’ilʔin Qi (Chiefs) supporting the nation, The Language and Culture Planner is responsible to consolidate the work of the Language Advisory Group, to follow their guidance as to the distribution of language and culture texts and materials, including media, and to collaborate with the Language  Manager, Education Manager to develop and implement a coherent policy and plans for nurturing and revitalizing Tŝilhqot’in as a common and widespread language and culture throughout the nation.

Key Responsibilities

The Language and Culture Planner will meet weekly with the Language  Manager to plan activities and meetings. They will convene meetings monthly with the Language Advisory Group to review texts and materials being developed, seeking approval from the advisory for production formats and plans for distribution. Roles include:

 

• Contact each of the members of the Language Advisory Group weekly, checking on work being done and offering support and assistance where needed
• Collaborate with the Language Advisory Group and the Language Manager, to develop short- and mid-term goals for the language project
• Collaborate with TNG app developers both to offer data for inclusion to the TNG database and to be trained both as a user and as a trainer of the language apps as they are developed
• Collaborate with app developers to demonstrate technology to communities
• Maintain a collaborative network with fellow Language and Culture Planners in the Tsilhqot’in communities
• Work with the Language Manager, and TNG grant writers to identify funding opportunities
• Collaborate with the Language Manager and other TNG staff to develop and implement strategies for language documentation
• Coordinate and facilitate planning meetings, workshops, and engagement sessions
• Plan and coordinate cultural events, language immersion camps, and intergenerational learning opportunities
• Work with schools, educators, and community groups to integrate language and culture into daily activities
• Work with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and fluent speakers to document language and cultural knowledge
• Foster intergenerational participation in cultural and language initiatives
• Create language learning resources

Requirements

• Familiarity with and ability to communicate and be understood in Tŝilhqot’in
• Computer abilities to work online in reporting and to use apps as an end user
• Management skills to plan and schedule meeting sessions and workshops, as well as to manage training and professional development in technical areas
• Two years work experience with TNG, a similar organization, or one of the TNG communities in a language setting
• Proven relationship building skills with Tsilhqot’in communities
• Valid Class 5 Drivers’ License

Working Conditions

• Travel to communities required
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and additional hardware
• Overtime as required
• Lifting or moving up to 25lbs may be required

 

Please send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to:

Jenai Nolin
Human Resources Generalist
Tŝilhqot’in National Government
1729 South Lakeside Drive
Williams Lake, BC V2G 3A9
Email: jenainolin@tsilhqotin.ca

 

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Only those invited to interview will be contacted.