POSITION:                          Mental Wellness Capacity Building Lead

DEPARTMENT:                  Health

COMPETITION #:               2025-028

LOCATION:                         Timmins, ON                      

TERM:                               Full-Time

CLOSING DATE:              June 3, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mental Wellness Capacity Building Lead supports the development of a culturally grounded, trauma-informed mental wellness workforce across the Mushkegowuk region. This role leads the design and delivery of both traditional and non-traditional training, fosters strong partnerships with communities, Elders, and service providers, and helps align services through a regional, Indigenous-led approach. With a focus on healing, capacity-building, and collaboration, the Lead plays a key role in advancing mental wellness for individuals, families, and communities. Regular travel is required.

REQUIREMENTS

·       A Degree or Diploma in social work, health promotion, psychology, Indigenous studies, or a related          field, or equivalent lived experience.

·       Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in Indigenous health, mental wellness, or community-based                          programming.

·       Experience coordinating training or capacity-building initiatives is an asset.

·       Experience working with Indigenous communities and knowledge of traditional wellness approaches           are essential.

·       Strong facilitation and communication skills.

·       Knowledge of Indigenous healing approaches, intergenerational trauma, and mental wellness.

·       Experience with culturally safe, trauma-informed models

·       Knowledge of Mushkegowuk Cree culture and language is an asset.

·       Familiarity with NIHB, Jordan’s Principle, and Indigenous health governance is an asset.

·       Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly across the region.

·       Ability to speak Cree will be considered an asset

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Mushkegowuk Council offers a competitive compensation package, as well as a cohesive work environment and opportunities for development.

ü Health and Dental Benefits

ü Employee and Family Assistance Program

ü Matched Pension Contributions

ü Generous Vacation and Leave Entitlements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the Council will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM

SUBMIT RESUME AND THREE (3) RECENT WORK REFERENCES with their phone numbers and e-mail addresses, quoting Competition #2025-028 no later than 4:00 PM on June 3, 2025 to:

Human Resources Department

MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL

PO Box 370

Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0                                                        

Resumes can be emailed to: jobs@mushkegowuk.ca or faxed to 705-268-3282

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you have any accessibility or special requirements, please let us know and we will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable legislation.