Classification Level: CS-3 ($53,591.20 – $65,499.20)
Pension and Extended Benefits
Employment Status: Full time Term
Department: Mental Health and Addictions4
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Mental Health and Addictions Department Manager, the Culture & Language Facilitator is responsible for facilitating consistent and ongoing culture and language programming for the Ka Naadimaadimi Wii Minamaadiziyiing Department with a focus on utilizing M’Chigeeng First Nation knowledge keepers. This includes seeking Elders, Language Carriers, and Traditional Knowledge Keepers while ensuring all proper protocols are being followed.
Essential Functions:
• Coordinate culture & language programming for M’Chigeeng First Nation. This includes but is not limited to seeking out language speakers, Elders, and Traditional Knowledge Keepers to provide consistent and ongoing learning and Traditional Healing Opportunities.
• Increase community capacity by providing opportunities for community members to learn and utilize this learning in a meaningful way.
• Seek out Knowledge Keepers and language speakers in the community to assist in program development.
• Assist in program development from an Indigenous lens and work with all staff to ensure optimal service delivery.
• Ensure Traditional Medicines are available, cared for and stored properly.
• Engage with community members and assess needs accordingly to provide appropriate programming.
• Collaborate with program supervisors to ensure scheduling of programing is effective and programming is well advertised to community.
• Ensure land-based, culture and language resources are available.
• Collaborate with other organizations and stakeholders.
• Maintain statistical data information for reporting purposes.
• All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Completion of Grade 12, plus an additional post-secondary program of up to one year in a First Nations field of study.
• Evidence of recent facilitation experience of at least one year, in Anishinaabe traditions, history and culture.
• Current WHIMIS CPR & First Aid Certifications or willing to acquire.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
Other:
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment, to maintain effective working relationships with all staff.
• Maintain professional attitude when interacting with individuals accessing services.
• Must have an understanding of Addictions and Mental Health challenges.
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Effective writing and communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Strong Knowledge of Anishinabek culture, traditions, and practices.
• Understanding and fluency in Anishinabemowin or willingness to learn are strong assets.
• Flexible to work shift hours, overtime and/or on weekends as needed.
• Must submit a Police Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) upon hire.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
If you are interested in this opportunity, applicants must submit cover letter, resume, with three current references with contact information (two work related and one character reference) and copies of education certifications to:
CULTURE AND LANGUAGE FACILITATOR
c/o Human Resources – Mental Health & Addictions Department
M’Chigeeng First Nation, P.O. Box 333
M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0
Fax 705-377-4980 or email to: employment@mchigeeng.ca
Miigwetch to all interested applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.