CULTURAL RESOURCE COORDINATOR (NORTH BAY) OPEN UNTIL FILLED

STATUS: Permanent, Full Time – 35 hours per week

SUPERVISION: Under the direct daily supervision of the Executive Director

OVERVIEW OF POSITION: The Cultural Resource Coordinator is responsible for maintaining a consistent cultural framework across the Friendship Centre.  The position coordinates and supports all aspects of cultural knowledge transfer and planning within the Friendship Centre, including but not limited to culture-based healing; cultural awareness, safety, and competency; facilitating ceremonies and teachings; and working with Elders and traditional people as needed.

QUALIFICATIIONS: 

• Post-secondary education in Indigenous studies and/or combination of equivalent and relevant education
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of demonstrated and related work experience within an Indigenous organization or community
• 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
• Knowledge and experience working with urban Indigenous children, youth and families in a healing and reconciliation capacity
• Exceptional knowledge of Indigenous historical and contemporary issues
• Ability to work with and maintain annual program budget
• Ability to work with various computer programs (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) and to input client/participant information using established databases
• Comprehension f written/spoken Cree or Ojibwe language is considered an asset
• Valid driver’s license and clear driver’s abstract
• Provide a satisfactory CPIC/Vulnerable Sector Check

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  While we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, those of Indigenous descent will be given preference.

Please submit a cover letter, resume with three (3) references to:

Human Resources Coordinator

980 Cassells Street, NORTH BAY, ON P1B 4A8

Or via email: hrc@nbifc.org