Land-based Worker

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION : Under the direction of the Health Director, the Land-Based Worker will coordinate and support all aspects of cultural knowledge and planning within the Land Based Program. The Land-Based Worker provides traditional teachings and life skills, traditional activities, and ceremonies in a safe and acceptable environment and coordinates access to elder and traditional people to meet the needs of the members of Wahnapitae First Nation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead Land-Based activities in a culturally safe and positive environment. Program delivery will at times be in different locations
• Develop curriculum and or programming that is based on the cultural land-based program, and connections to the land
• Strong knowledge of outdoor cultural activities, such as trapping, netting, canoeing, hunting, and fishing.
• To build upon life skills and self-identity on the land to promote healing
• Strong knowledge of cultural activities
• Incorporate land-based practices, protocols, and the relationship to First Nation peoples’ identities and ways of life that will promote identity and culture
• Travel with members to land-based programming sites
• Take training related to the position ie., First Aid/CPR, Firearms and Safety Course, Boat smart license
• Maintaining Land-Based Equipment and keeping inventory
• Involve elders for guidance and direction
• Must have good communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience in leading land-based traditional teachings, life skills, traditional activities, and ceremonies is considered a strong asset
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, the impacts of trauma, Indigenous youth engagement, and community outreach.
• Strong communication skills with proficiency in developing written reports, documents, and the development and delivery of oral presentations
• Must pass a Criminal Record Check
• Valid G Class Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle
• Must have a chainsaw operators certificate or willing to obtain it
• Must have First Aid/CPR Training or be willing to obtain it
• Must have Boaters License or willing to obtain it
• Speaking Ojibway Language is an asset
• Highly motivated, reliable, and committed

WORK CONDITITIONS :

• Travel is required
• Will be required to work indoors and outdoors
• Weekend work may be required at times

Job Types : Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 12 months

Salary : $30.97-$48.04 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Experience :

• leading land-based traditional teachings: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• G Class Drivers License (required)

Work Location: One location