Permanent Control Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

Siloam Mission recognizes that racism and
colonialism – past and present – are contributors to disproportionate
experiences of poverty and homelessness by Indigenous peoples. These same
factors create barriers to employment for historically, persistently and
systemically marginalized groups.
Our pursuit towards a Winnipeg without chronic
homelessness must include an anti-racist and decolonial framework. As such,
Siloam Mission is committed to building diversity, equity and inclusion into
our board, staff team and volunteers. To advance this goal, we recognize the
value in supporting growth in Indigenous leadership in a broad range of
expertise, knowledge and skills.
The
Wiidookaa-Gagewi Cultural Coordinator is integral to advancing Siloam’s Truth
and Reconciliation Strategy. As such, Cultural Coordinators will be designated
progressive responsibility over special projects and/or tasks that connect
Siloam to Indigenous practices. In addition to learning within the workplace,
formal training opportunities in Indigenous Leadership will be made available
to the individual candidates which align with their career objectives.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and Responsibilities
include but are not limited to the following:
Administration
Assist the Community Wellness team in
maintaining the Indigenous Resource Library through research, assessment,
acquiring and care for Indigenous cultural and educational resources
Create, update and maintain an attendance
schedule for Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Elders, advising Knowledge
Keepers and Elders of monthly functions and coordinating logistics for Elders
for each engagement both on-site and off-site when necessary
Maintain cleanliness, traditional medicines and
supplies for Na a way Ishkode (Centre
Fire) and Spiritual Wellness programs
Assist the Community Wellness team with
providing insight and support in the development of protocols and best
practices for Indigenous engagement within Siloam Mission
Assist Director of Community Wellness and
Spiritual Care Coordinator on tracking data and statistical information and
preparing internal reports as required
Provide administrative support for internal and
sector committees where directed
Community Programming and Connections
Foster relationships with Knowledge
Keepers/Elders and create/maintain a Knowledge resource/directory for on-going
Indigenous programming
Assist with creating an effective and
supportive connection between Indigenous/non-Indigenous service providers and
community supports in order to expand community access to cultural programming
Work with the Director of Community Wellness on
strategies to foster connections between community members and their home
community and/or broader community supports
Event Coordination
Assist the Community Wellness team in planning
community and/or seasonal celebrations/feasts/events and organizing workshops
for Siloam Mission staff and community members
Assist the Director of Community Wellness in
coordinating Indigenous-led events, such as, National Indigenous Day, National
Day for Truth and Reconciliation, youth gatherings, Indigenous Open Houses,
land-based learning events, or conferences
Build and nurture positive relationships with
current and potential Indigenous partners for the purposes of joint
initiatives, voluntarism, fund development and to elevate the profile of the
Siloam in the community
Assist with tours of businesses and individuals
that come to volunteer and highlight the work of Siloam Mission’s Truth and
Reconciliation strategy
Ensure all Siloam Mission's Indigenous events
are communicated effectively both internally and externally in order to
maximize their return
Develop and implement a measurement system in
order to evaluate the benefit of these Siloam's events
Communications
Assist the Community Wellness team to support
communications by developing key messages on Indigenous materials, assisting
with organizing press conferences, writing media releases and other related
material
Work to ensure consistency of branding
and messaging for all communications related to Siloam’s Truth and
Reconciliation Strat
Assist with coordinating Indigenous
Employees Circle meetings and provide content for Siloam’s blog and/or Siloam’s
30 Days of Reconciliation and Learning;
Monitor media for relevant news
stories and identify new opportunities to promote Indigenous awareness for
staff and volunteers through current issues;
Assist with designing print
publications, including brochures, newsletters, and Indigenous-led event
promotional materials;
Regularly gather, compile or edit
testimonials, stories and photographs and conduct interviews to be used in
communications and promotional materials in relation to Siloam’s Truth and
Reconciliation Strategy;
Assist
the Community Wellness team with reviewing/updating the Truth and
Reconciliation web site content to ensure information is current, contact the
appropriate persons as updating is required and write or edit copy as needed
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Experience working with Elders and Knowledge Keepers and an understanding of Indigenous culture, spiritual care, traditions and history.
An interest in special event planning,
public relations and/or project management;
A valid 5F driver’s license, a clear
driver abstract, a reliable vehicle and the ability to travel is an asset;
Experience working with the Indigenous
community in a non-profit organization is ideal;
Clear
Vulnerable Sector Check and Clear Adult Abuse Registry Check will be required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/BEHAVIORS
Knowledge of the intergenerational
impacts of residential schools, intergenerational healing practices and trauma
informed practices;
Excellent organizational and time management
skills;
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills;
Ability to work well with and builds
successful working relationships with internal and external partners and
Indigenous community;
Ability to work independently, and
positively contribute to the team;
Confident, dynamic, and a
results-oriented professional who can exercise strong judgment when balancing
multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines;
Ability to exercise good judgement,
show initiative and be proactive;
WORKING CONDITIONS

Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:00
am - 4:30 pm with occasional evenings and weekends;
Office environment;
Frequent off-site events;
WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

The
incumbent contributes to making the organization safe for clients and staff and
recognizes the importance of reporting unsafe situations and participating in
follow up reviews as a learning opportunity.
Provides a safe environment by ensuring
adherences to Workplace Safety and Health
Regulations and Policies, Infection
Control Guidelines, WHMIS and Safe Work Procedures. Immediately investigates
and recommends corrective action on any unsafe acts, work conditions,
incidents, near misses, injuries or illnesses.
Demonstrates understanding of role and
responsibilities in fire prevention and disaster preparedness and participates
in safety and health training programs including the facility’s Fire, Disaster
and Evacuation Plan.
Supports an environment which avoids,
prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse
outcome in the delivery of services. Community Member safety is a standing item
for all individual and departmental meetings.
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