Job Order Detail

Description

Suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:

Assisting the Elder/Cultural Advisors in conducting/preparing for spiritual ceremonies;
Supports traditional knowledge, experience and skills to the participants of the Woodland Wellness Centre;
Assisting the treatment staff in the delivery of health care services including but not limited to; promotion and prevention;
Assisting in the planning and organizing events such as; cultural camps, canoe trips, hunting, fishing, gathering, planting and harvesting community gardens, berry picking expeditions, trips and traditional outings for the participants;
Maintaining all cultural equipment and supplies;
Assisting the Elder/Cultural Advisors by; providing transportation, chopping wood, shovelling snow, hunting and gathering; food, traditional medicines, wood and rocks;
Working closely with the Treatment Team by assisting in; providing support, awareness, reinforce teaching, interpreting and advising;
If able, act as an interpreter between English and Cree speaking clients, health care providers, and accompany clients when necessary to appointments;
Engage Treatment centre families and community members in basic life skills from a traditional perspective;

The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Minimum Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent;
1-2 years relevant experiences in Cultural and Traditional Practices;
Possession and Acquisition License (PAL), Hunters Safety Certificate and Boating License;
Valid WHMIS and First Aid/CPR Certification;