Traditional Program Support Worker

5 months ago


Little Current, Canada Noojmowin Teg Health Centre Full time

**Summary**:
Under general direction of the Health and Wellness Manager the Traditional Program Support will work to support the Firekeeper/Harvester and Traditional Programs. The individual will collaborate/assist with sweat lodge building, maintenance and ceremonial duties, traditional medicine harvesting and preparation, managing wood supply and storage, and other duties as requested.

**Job Duties**:
**1. Assist in activities to support the Traditional team**
- Assist in preparation of the sweat lodge
- Gather Grandfather stones for sweat
- Prepare and tend fire for the sweat
- Clean and maintain area surrounding lodge
- Harvest and prepare medicines for storage
- Assist with firewood splitting and storage at main and satellite office
- Assist with organizing the Saanjigaan (Medicine Shed)
- Manage sacred fire at Noojmowin Teg Health Centre, when regular firekeeper is away

**2. Administrative Duties**
- Participate in mandatory training, as defined by organization
- Submission of timesheet for processing

**Requirements**:
**Mandatory**
- Current CPR C and First Aid Certification
- Valid Class G driver’s license
- Access to a vehicle or reliable transportation
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
- Safety training for equipment use, may include chainsaw course

**Preferred**
- Experience working in First Nation communities
- Knowledge of communities of Manitoulin Island
- Understanding and sensitivity for the Anishinaabe culture

**Skills**
- Problem solving skills

**Abilities**
- Strong ability to plan, organize and schedule
- Ability to work independently and connect with others
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Ability to speak Anishnaabemowin, is an asset

**Work Conditions**:

- Main work will be outside in various weather conditions
- Lifting and moving various materials up to 50 pounds, is required
- Use of proper safety gear
- boots, gloves
- Frequent sitting, standing, chopping
- Frequent exposure to smoke
- Possible evening or weekend work required

**Job Type**: Part-time



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