Careers at AFCS

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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 Facilitator

Cultural Humility, Reconciliation and Anti-Discrimination Focus

The Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan (AFCS) is seeking a dynamic Program Facilitator to join our team. Reporting to the Program Director, this role will lead the 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 education, public speaking, relationship-building, and data evaluation. The Program Facilitator will work closely with the AFCS Team, Member Friendship Centres across the province, and external partners to champion cultural humility and other Anti-Discrimination training 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 alongside other facilitators.

· Serve as lead facilitator and point of contact for the Cultural Humility Training Program.

· 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 3 years of relevant experience in 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 this position, please submit your cover letter and resume in a single PDF file to [email protected]

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 being sure to highlight any experience using data or feedback to improve outcomes.

Program Coordinator

Centre for Indigenous Women, Two Spirit and Gender Diversity

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan

243 Robin Crescent, Saskatoon

Salary: $45,000-$60,000

Position: Full Time

Position Overview

Reporting to Program Director and under the guidance of the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator position will be responsible for overseeing the coordination of program workplans, goals and objectives as assigned within the Centre for Indigenous Women, Two Spirit and Gender Diversity. Additionally, the Program Coordinator will be required to establish, maintain, and strengthen partnerships and engage in innovative delivery methods.

Key Responsibilities

· Overall administration of projects in the Centre for Indigenous Women, Two Spirit and Gender Diversity

· Assist with programs and events, enhance existing programs

· Educate communities and the public on issues related to Indigenous women and the 2SLGBTQ+ community

· Project recording and reporting, including note taking, data collection and analysis

· Coordinate participation, travel, logistics and related activities of the project and delivery sites

· Coordinate, organize and maintain all records

· Maintain and update a master calendar, detailed records of activities, and workplan

· Act as a liaison, contact person, and communication for the project

· Assist in general office administration tasks

· Perform other grant related job-related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

· Completed at least some post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies, Public Administration, Community Development, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will also be considered

· Minimum 2-3 years’ experience managing government contribution agreements

· Ability to remain objective while having discussions around sensitive topics such as MMIWG2S+, interpersonal violence, racism, etc.

· Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

· Ability and willingness to travel regularly

· Valid driver’s license required

Assets

· Experience working with urban Indigenous communities and organizations

· Knowledge of the Friendship Centre Movement

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected].

AFCS is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Indigenous applicants with experience in community engagement, governance, and policy development are strongly encouraged to apply.

Program Manager

Member Engagement

Job Description

Location: Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan

                 243 Robin Crescent, Saskatoon

Salary:     $60,000 – $75,000

Position:   Full Time

Position Overview

The Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan (AFCS) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to oversee the Member Engagement portfolio. This position plays a vital role in supporting the strategic priorities of AFCS and our 11 Member Friendship Centres by ensuring effective administration of core funding contributions, strong accountability, and collaborative capacity-building efforts that strengthen urban Indigenous service delivery across Saskatchewan.

Key Responsibilities

  • Program Oversight: Manage the planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of all UPIP-funded initiatives in alignment with contribution agreement requirements.
  • Partnership Development: Build and maintain strong relationships with Member Friendship Centres, supporting them with funding-related questions, capacity-building efforts, governance best practices, and financial compliance.
  • Governance Support: Provide mentorship and guidance to Centres in strengthening organizational governance, strategic planning, and policy implementation.
  • Reporting & Evaluation: Collect and analyze data to monitor outcomes, generate high-quality narrative and financial reports, and support continuous improvement across programs.
  • Financial Accountability: Monitor budgets, expenditures, and compliance under UPIP agreements, and support Centres in understanding their financial obligations.
  • Engagement: Travel throughout Saskatchewan to meet with Member Centres, support organizational needs, conduct site visits, and foster ongoing collaboration.

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies, Public Administration, Community Development, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
  • Minimum 3–5 years experience managing government contribution agreements.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous governance, non-profit structures, and community-based program delivery.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in reporting, data analysis, and project evaluation.
  • Ability and willingness to travel regularly.
  • Valid driver’s license required.

Assets

  • Experience working with urban Indigenous communities and organizations.
  • Knowledge of the Friendship Centre Movement.
  • Understanding of federal funding frameworks.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected].

AFCS is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Indigenous applicants with experience in community engagement, governance, and policy development are strongly encouraged to apply.

Updated September 4th, 2025