Collaborative Practices Facilitator

Carrier Sekani Family Services


Date: 10 hours ago
City: Prince George, British Columbia
Salary: CA$38.58 - CA$49.97 per hour
Contract type: Full time
This is not your typical job. Discover what it means to Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services as Collaborative Practices Facilitator.

Imagine this: A mother, a grandfather, a social worker, and an auntie gather around a table. There’s coffee on the table, a few toys in the corner for the little ones. Emotions are running high, but the room is calm. Everyone is here because something must change and we all want healing to occur. At the center of this gathering is you .

As a Collaborative Practices Facilitator , you won’t just manage logistics or lead conversations. You will help guide families through some of the hardest decisions they’ll ever face, with compassion, clarity, and a deep belief that when people are given space to speak and to listen, healing is possible.

Who You Are

You are not the loudest voice in the room, but you are often the one people turn to when things feel overwhelming. You carry strength and calm. You know how to hold space for big feelings without being pulled under by them. You understand that family resolution isn’t about winners or losers, it’s about creating a path where the child wins, and the family heals.

You Are

  • A natural collaborator , skilled at building trust with families, communities, and professionals.
  • Guided by a trauma-informed approach , understanding the impact of past experiences on current behaviors.
  • Grounded in cultural safety and awareness , especially when working with Indigenous communities- honoring the histories, values, and ways of knowing that shape each family.
  • Aware that neutrality matters . You don’t take sides, you make space for all sides.
  • Comfortable in the unpredictable- you may be in a boardroom one day and sitting beside a river the next.
  • Able to adapt quickly and remain flexible in your work, your environment, and your methods- including shifting between different dispute resolution models as needed.
  • Skilled at navigating emotionally charged conversations with kindness, respect, and humility .

Passionate about ensuring that every voice is heard, not just the loudest or most powerful.

What You’ll Do

Your Days Will Be As Diverse As The Families You Serve. Some Days, You’ll Be Coordinating Childcare And Printing Intake Forms. Others, You’ll Be Navigating Tense, Emotional Discussions That Could Shift The Trajectory Of a Child’s Life. Always, You Will

  • Connect with families to determine their fit for the program, gathering essential background information with care and respect.
  • Facilitate respectful and clear communication , guiding challenging conversations while ensuring all parties feel heard, respected, and understood.
  • Support families in preparing for the dispute resolution process- helping them identify key people in their lives (extended family, Elders, advocates, service providers), and reaching out to invite and prepare them.
  • Clarify expectations , ensuring everyone understands their rights, their roles, and the voluntary nature of participation.
  • Coordinate the logistics of conferences, including arranging venues, meals, transportation, and childcare- making it as easy as possible for families to show up and feel supported.
  • Facilitate family meetings where hard conversations happen- making space for every voice to be heard, and for decisions to be made collaboratively, with dignity and heart.
  • Bring a trauma-informed approach to your work, creating emotionally and physically safe spaces for families to heal and grow.
  • Practice with cultural humility and cultural safety , ensuring services respect the identity, traditions, and lived experiences of each family

What You Bring

You’re Not Just Clinically Skilled, You’re Relentless In Your Belief That Families Can Grow Stronger. Ideally, Your Knowledge And Experiences Include The Following

While having a Bachelors of Social Work or related field is preferred, at CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly.

  • Diploma in Social Services related field
  • Experience working in child welfare work is an asset
  • Experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution Processes
  • Experience or certification in Mediation or Conflict Coaching is an asset

Where You’ll Work

Prince George sits on the traditional lands of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation and is the largest city in northern B.C. It is a community that includes the renowned University of Northern B.C. and the College of New Caledonia, affordable housing, complemented by an international airport. Prince George offers unparalleled access to outdoor recreation that contributes to the city's high quality of life and standards of living. The Fraser and Nechako rivers are focal points of an extensive park and trail system of more than 100 parks. Enjoy opportunities for year-round outdoor activities from camping to snowshoeing. Learn more about Prince George at https://tourismpg.com/ .

This Work Matters

This isn’t easy work. But if you’re looking for a role that’s rooted in human connection, community empowerment, and the chance to truly change lives- this may be it.

Apply now at www.practicedifferently.ca and discover what it means to Practice Differently as you become part of a team that prioritizes healing over conflict, connection over division, and provides dignity for every family we serve.

Who We Are

As leaders in Indigenous health and family services, we prioritize creating wellness together and practice differently by placing culture at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 525 incredible employees working together to provide services to our 11 member Nations throughout Northern BC. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work .

What We Offer

The target hiring range for this posi tion is $38.58 to $49.97 per hour. Candidate s will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

Total Rewards : In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined

benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.

The Technical Details

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at [email protected] and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Hurry and Apply Now! Go to www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to apply. Applications will only be received and accepted through our online recruitment system.
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