Are you passionate about strengthening families and supporting communities through proactive, culturally grounded approaches? We are seeking a Prevention Services Consultant to help us lead and expand the delivery of prevention-focused supports that promote long-term well-being for children, youth, and families. The Prevention Services Consultant is a confident facilitator, strategic thinker, and relationship builder who is passionate about advancing Indigenous community-driven approached to family well-being. As a Prevention Services Consultant, you will work closely with community partners, leadership teams, and service providers to develop, evaluate, educate, and enhance prevention programming. Your expertise will support the implementation of strategies that align with best practices, legislative requirements, and community values.

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include:

• Facilitate community engagement sessions, planning workshops, and training sessions that support prevention services development.

• Work collaboratively with Indigenous communities to design and enhance culturally grounded prevention programs.

• Consult with leadership, frontline staff, and partners to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities in current prevention efforts.

• Guide and support communities in program planning, implementation, policy development, and funding applications.

• Co-develop tools, resources, and capacity-building strategies tailored to each community’s context.

• Analyze legislation and trends to inform strategic recommendations and service design.

• Support monitoring and evaluation efforts to measure the impact of prevention services.

• Advocate for systemic and policy-level changes aligned with community priorities.

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Candidate professional qualifications include:

• Degree in Social Work, Indigenous Studies, Human Services, Public Health, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in prevention programming, child and family services, or community development.

• Proven experience facilitating groups of various sizes and contexts, including virtual and in-person formats.

• Strong knowledge of Indigenous child and family wellness, cultural safety, and trauma-informed approaches.

• Understanding of federal and provincial frameworks, including An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families (Bill C-92).

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

• Experience working with Indigenous communities or organizations.

• Ability to travel as required