Cultural Liaison Worker
19 hours ago
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Medicine Hat Public School Division
Full-time
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Medicine Hat Public School Division
Cultural Liaison Worker
Position Commences for the 2026-2027 School Year
Medicine Hat Public School Division invites applications for the position of Cultural Liaison Worker. As a member of the Student Services team, the Cultural Liaison Worker will serve as a system navigator and will work closely with school-based teams to effectively communicate with, connect, and establish collaborative relationships with families and students. The Cultural Liaison Worker will provide professional learning to promote cultural competence and inclusive school learning environments for student success.
The hours of work will be Monday through Friday 8-4 pm; however, flexibility to work outside regular hours is a requirement. This role is a 10-month contract. The Cultural Liaison Worker will be required to have a vehicle and a valid driver's license.
The
key responsibilities
of the Cultural Liaison Worker include, but not limited to:
• When requested, support the student registration intake process, and provide a consistent point of contact for families and students moving forward.
• Facilitate the relationship between the home and school environment for students and families.
• Identify and share resources with families to enhance access to school and community supports.
• Maintain and build connections with appropriate community agencies to effectively serve as a system navigator.
• Be a visible and supportive member of the school community.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings, such as school staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and Programming Team Meetings.
• Attend, as needed, Case Conference Meetings and other parent meetings.
• Provide professional learning to further develop cultural competence and the system goals to ensure inclusive and respectful learning environments. Position
Requirements:
• Post-secondary education or relevant training in the health or social sciences.
• Fluency in an additional language, such as Arabic, would be considered an asset.
• Organization, strong teamwork skills, the ability to prioritize multiple demands, excellent interpersonal skills, time management, flexibility, and initiative.
• Proven cultural competencies and the ability to apply these competencies to all aspects of the job.
• Knowledgeable about current community supports and resources, as well as how to navigate those systems.
• Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle. All employees of Medicine Hat Public School Division require a recent criminal record check including a vulnerable sector check. If you have any questions regarding the role or the selection process, please contact Joanne Stockman, Director of Learner Supports and Services at 403-528-6700 or email at Please submit your application online through Apply to Education only. We thank all applicants for their interest in Medicine Hat Public School Division; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
key responsibilities
of the Cultural Liaison Worker include, but not limited to:
• When requested, support the student registration intake process, and provide a consistent point of contact for families and students moving forward.
• Facilitate the relationship between the home and school environment for students and families.
• Identify and share resources with families to enhance access to school and community supports.
• Maintain and build connections with appropriate community agencies to effectively serve as a system navigator.
• Be a visible and supportive member of the school community.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings, such as school staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and Programming Team Meetings.
• Attend, as needed, Case Conference Meetings and other parent meetings.
• Provide professional learning to further develop cultural competence and the system goals to ensure inclusive and respectful learning environments. Position
Requirements:
• Post-secondary education or relevant training in the health or social sciences.
• Fluency in an additional language, such as Arabic, would be considered an asset.
• Organization, strong teamwork skills, the ability to prioritize multiple demands, excellent interpersonal skills, time management, flexibility, and initiative.
• Proven cultural competencies and the ability to apply these competencies to all aspects of the job.
• Knowledgeable about current community supports and resources, as well as how to navigate those systems.
• Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle. All employees of Medicine Hat Public School Division require a recent criminal record check including a vulnerable sector check. If you have any questions regarding the role or the selection process, please contact Joanne Stockman, Director of Learner Supports and Services at 403-528-6700 or email at Please submit your application online through Apply to Education only. We thank all applicants for their interest in Medicine Hat Public School Division; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.