Indigenous (nêhiyaw) Knowledge Holder

Why work with us:

The Family Centre (TFC) is recruiting a Cree (nêhiyaw) Knowledge Holder who is interested in sharing Ceremony and Indigenous knowledge and practice to support the children, youth, families and communities that we work with.  We are focused on Trauma-Informed Care for both our communities and staff teams, and provide services based on research and evidence-based practices. We encourage employees to bring their authentic self to work in our diverse and inclusive environment. The organization is committed to Indigenous ceremony and practice and welcomes knowledge of ceremony and lived experience. Our culture is focused on providing a safe and supportive workplace including paid training, excellent benefits, a wellness program, and much more. 
 

What you will be doing:

• Providing training, teaching and experiential opportunities based in ceremony that support the transition from trauma-informed practice to ceremony-informed healing
• Sharing teachings that are specific to ceremony, turtle lodge teachings, circle process and relational accountability
• Offering ceremony on a regular basis to support service providers and the children, youth and families that they serve, such as teachings on smudge, hosting sweats, pipe ceremonies, ceremonial feasts, etc. 
• Providing land-based teaching opportunities such as Tipi Teachings, medicine picking, and feast teachings to the children, youth and families that we serve 
• Supporting the development of service provider capacity to ensure their ability to provide services in a culturally meaningful manner
• Providing continual coaching and guidance on protocol, how to approach Elders, and being a mentor or guide in ceremony

What you bring to the role:

• Must be actively involved in, and committed to Indigenous ways of being, ceremony and practice
• Experience and knowledge from a Cree (nêhiyaw) perspective regarding Ceremonies and teachings 
• Experience working in the community with service users and service providers
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary and collaborative team
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours
• Experience working with Children and Family Services is an asset 
• Experience working with people from diverse cultures
• Requires knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively support people impacted by trauma, through a trauma informed lens

Background Check Process & Requirements:

As part of the selection process, The Family Centre will conduct reference checks.

• Police Information Check - Vulnerable Sector (completed within the last 6 months) 
• Child Intervention Records Check (completed within the last 6 months)
• $2 million Vehicle Liability Insurance 
• Reliable Vehicle that is available for regular use, a valid driver’s license 
• Our Children Are Sacred Youth Suicide Prevention Training or ASIST Suicide Intervention Training within 3 months of start date 
• Standard First Aid Level C CPR within 3 months of start date

What you can expect:

Training – comprehensive onboarding/orientation process which includes service specific, leading-edge training, and agency-wide core training

Feedback – a strong reflective supervision model that provides regular formal and informal opportunities for feedback 

Performance Coaching – formal and informal coaching regarding the development of personal and professional growth and development

Reasonable Accommodation – The Family Centre will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualifies applicant or employee

Compensation - Our comprehensive compensation package offered to employees reflects a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and is competitive within the marketplace.

• $59,238 to $79,221 annually 
• 36.5 hour work week 
• Fully paid Group Benefit Plan 
• Wellness Program
• 3 weeks’ vacation 
• RRSP matching 
• Ongoing paid training
• Mileage compensation 
• Paid sick time
• Agency-wide social events
• First People’s Circle, People of Colour, and LBGTQ2IAS+ Employee Support Groups

Closing Date: Until filled

The Family Centre thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.