POSITION:                          Mental Wellness Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:                   Health                

COMPETITION #:               2025-029

LOCATION:                        Timmins, ON

TERM:                               Full-Time

CLOSING DATE:              June 3, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mental Wellness Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting culturally grounded, trauma-informed mental wellness programming across the Mushkegowuk territory. This role plays a key leadership function by providing oversight and guidance to the Mental Wellness Team, ensuring services are aligned with community needs, organizational goals, and Indigenous approaches to healing.

REQUIREMENTS

·       Degree or diploma in Social Work, Indigenous Studies, Psychology, or a related field; a combination of          relevant education and experience will be considered

·       Minimum 3 years of experience in mental wellness, community health, or related human services,                preferably in Indigenous contexts

·       Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous cultures, values, and approaches to healing, with experience          working respectfully with Elders and Knowledge Keepers

·       Proven experience coordinating programs or services, including interagency collaboration and                      community engagement

·       Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to support and guide a              multidisciplinary team

·       Familiarity with trauma-informed, culturally safe, and strengths-based practices

·       Ability to travel regularly to communities across the Mushkegowuk territory

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools

·       Cree language fluency is an asset.

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

·       Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening

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 #2025-029 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.