Indigemind Guide

**Victoria Native Friendship Centre**

**Internal/External Employment Opportunity**

**Position Title: Indigemind Guide**

**Department**: Family Development and Food Security

**Hours**: 35 hours per week

**Hourly wage**: $26.00 - $28.00/hr

**Competition close date: January 31st**, 2024

Working from an Indigenous Worldview and as part of the Youth Drop-In Division of the Youth and Community Leadership Team, the Indigemind Guide will support youth in wholistic, culturally-appropriate leadership skills development and self-advocacy, land-based cultural learning, wellness, and climate-focused leadership development both on and off-site at the VNFC.

This position will maintain and support a caseload of Indigenous children and their families, caregivers, community programs, and childcare settings while building trusting relationships with families and communities.

Our team includes people of all Indigenous identities; some who are close to their communities and others who are on a path to learn more about their heritage. In recognition of the importance of a lived understanding of Indigenous communities, history, values and culture, preference is given to Indigenous applicants. **Please self-identify in your cover letter.**

**those selected will be contacted**

**See the full job description at vnfc.ca/careers**

The Victoria Native Friendship Centre is a non-profit Indigenous-led organization located on Southern Vancouver Island, BC. Our mandate is to encourage and promote the well-being of urban Indigenous people by strengthening individuals, families, and community.

**Salary**: $26.00-$28.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Victoria, BC V8Z 1J6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person