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The work of AFCS involves advocating with and for urban Indigenous peoples across Saskatchewan. Our employees at AFCS know that they can expect an exciting, vibrant, and motivating work environment. Beyond the excitement of new opportunities, we offer competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families.
We seek a commitment to friendship, harmony, quality service, cultural integrity, cultural awareness, and sharing from all our employees. If that sounds like you, we’d love to have you join our team of dedicated staff.
Please apply if you think you are a good fit for the Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan.
Program Manager
Cultural Humility & Social Enterprise
The Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan (AFCS) is seeking a dynamic, facilitation-savvy Program Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Program Director, this role will lead the coordination, delivery, and evaluation of our Cultural Humility Training Program. The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating training sessions, supporting Friendship Centre-based facilitators, managing performance metrics, and helping to grow the social enterprise model of the training initiative.
This position requires strong skills in public speaking, relationship-building, data evaluation, and adaptive project management. The Program Manager will work closely with internal leadership, Friendship Centres across the province, and external partners to champion cultural humility and promote systemic change through training, evaluation, and social innovation.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver and facilitate AFCS’s Cultural Humility Training sessions to diverse audiences
across sectors.
• Serve as lead coordinator and point of contact for the Cultural Humility Training
Program, including logistical oversight, scheduling, and facilitator coordination.
• Collaborate with Friendship Centres that employ community-based facilitators,
providing mentorship and ongoing support.
• Develop and implement tools to collect feedback, assess training outcomes, and
evaluate impact, including identifying key performance indicators (KPIs), compiling
statistics, and reporting on progress.
• Monitor and adjust training materials and approaches based on participant feedback,
evaluation data, and cultural best practices.
• Support the development and growth of the Cultural Humility Training social enterprise
model, including tracking success metrics and identifying opportunities for scaling or
improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external organizations to promote and
expand the reach of the training program.
• Assist with reporting and compliance by documenting activities, collecting evaluation
data, and preparing regular updates for funders and internal leadership.
• Support the development of strategic plans related to the training program, including
integration into AFCS’s broader reconciliation and anti-racism efforts.
• Contribute to a collaborative and culturally grounded workplace that values innovation,
respect, and community-driven outcomes.
• Travel within Saskatchewan (and beyond if required) to support training delivery and
partner engagement.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences, Business, or a
related field. Equivalent experience and training will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in program management, facilitation, adult
education, or community-based training.
• Proven experience developing, delivering, and evaluating training programs.
• Experience working within Indigenous communities or organizations, with strong
understanding of urban Indigenous contexts.
• Excellent facilitation, public speaking, and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and present data in meaningful ways to guide program
decisions.
• Familiarity with social enterprise models, marketing, or business development is an asset.
• Highly organized, with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
How to Apply
To apply for the Program Manager – Cultural Humility & Social Enterprise position, please
submit the following materials in a single PDF file to [email protected] before 4pm, May 20, 2025
COVER LETTER (1–2 PAGES) & RESUME
Please address the following in your cover letter:
• Your interest in working with the Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan (AFCS)
and alignment with our mission.
• Your experience facilitating training or workshops, particularly in culturally sensitive,
trauma-informed, or Indigenous contexts.
• Your contributions to program development, delivery, or evaluation—highlighting any
experience using data or feedback to improve outcomes.
• Any involvement with social enterprise models or cross-sector partnership building.
Updated May 9th/2025