Indigenous and Cultural Homes Outreach Coordinator

JOB POSTING
Indigenous and Cultural Homes Outreach Coordinator
FULL-TIME APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12/OCT/2025

Get to Know Us:

Family Councils Ontario (FCO) works with long-term care home residents' families, Family Councils, and home staff across Ontario to enable them to cultivate positive relationships, build effective Family Councils, and improve the long-term care experience. Our mission is to lead and support families in improving quality of life in long-term care. Through collaboration with families, care home staff, and sector partners, we aim to create a safe, vibrant, inclusive, and respected long-term care system.

As a registered charitable nonprofit funded by the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care, we support Family Councils through direct consultation, education, training, and resource development. From hosting workshops to producing educational content, we are committed to strengthening the voice of families in long-term care.

To support this mission, we are seeking an Indigenous and Cultural Homes Outreach Coordinator.

The Role:

As the Indigenous and Cultural Homes Outreach Coordinator, you will lead FCO’s relationship-building efforts with culturally designated long-term care homes across Ontario, with a focus on Indigenous communities. Your work will ensure inclusive, culturally appropriate engagement and capacity-building strategies that support caregivers, home staff, and council members. Key responsibilities include:

• Building relationships with Indigenous and culturally designated long-term care homes
• Travelling to various locations in Ontario
• Leading outreach, education, and training sessions tailored to cultural needs
• Offering conflict resolution and support to stakeholders
• Representing FCO at culturally significant events and meetings
• Supporting inclusive practices within the organization through collaboration
• Maintaining contact records and tracking engagement outcomes
• Contributing to outreach strategies and responsive action plans

Key Qualifications:

We are seeking an individual with lived Indigenous experience and a strong background in community work, social services, gerontology, or adult education. A deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, community protocols, and histories is essential. Experience in conflict resolution, facilitation, and training delivery is also required.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, cultural humility, and the ability to travel throughout Ontario. A post-secondary education in social work, education, or a related field is an asset. A valid driver’s license is required.

Position Details:

Salary is: $60,000 annually

Benefits: Participation in the OPTrust Select pension plan (3% matched contribution). Health and dental benefits.

Typical weekly hours are Monday-Thursday 9 AM-5 PM. Flexible hours are available.

Availability: Must be available to work Monday-Thursday 9 AM-5 PM with occasional overtime, travel, or evening commitments.

Our Hiring Process

Our hiring process typically includes three stages:

• First-round interview – We’ll share the questions with you in advance, so you have time to prepare.
• Second-round interview – You’ll present examples of your past work and/or walk us through a scenario we’ll provide ahead of time.
• Team meet-and-greet – A chance to connect with more of the FCO team to get a sense of culture and fit on both sides.

FCO is committed to putting people at the centre of everything we do. We do not use AI to screen or review resumes of eligible candidates.

To apply

To apply for this position, apply via the “Apply” button in this job posting. Applications will be accepted until October 12, 2025. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as qualified candidates are received. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Family Councils Ontario is committed to the principles of equality and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities, and the LGBTQ2S+ community. We will provide accommodation in all phases of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship, upon request.

Thank you for your interest.