POSITION:                          Cultural Wellness Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:                  Health

COMPETITION #:               2025-030

LOCATION:                        Timmins, ON

TERM:                               Full-Time

CLOSING DATE:                June 3, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cultural Wellness Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting the delivery of culturally rooted wellness services across the region. Reporting to the Health Director and overseeing the work of the Cultural Wellness Team, this role strengthens access to traditional healing through collaboration with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community wellness teams. The coordinator ensures services are delivered in a culturally safe, trauma-informed, and community-led manner that reflects the diversity of Indigenous teachings, ceremonies, and healing practices.

REQUIREMENTS

·       Diploma in a relevant social or community field, or a minimum of five years of experience in a                        traditional and cultural wellness role.

·       Lived experience or personal connection to traditional healing is a strong asset.

·       Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, with a preference for Mushkegowuk Cree knowledge              systems.

·       Respect for the diversity of Indigenous teachings and the ability to navigate multiple knowledge                    systems with cultural humility.

·       Experience working with Elders, Traditional Healers, and Indigenous communities in a relationship-              centered and respectful manner.

·       Demonstrated ability to apply trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally safe practices.

·       Experience supervising cultural or wellness-based teams is an asset.

·       Skilled in communication, including report writing, documentation, and data tracking.

·       Familiarity with the impacts of colonization, intergenerational trauma, and Indigenous healing                      pathways.

·       Experience with budget tracking, program reporting, and funding proposal support.

·       Cree language fluency is an asset. 

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

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 #2025-030 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.