Indigenous Cultural Worker
6 days ago
**Location**: All Districts (_Chapleau, Hearst, Cochrane, Kirkland Lake, New Liskeard, and Timmins_)
**Job type**: Full Time - 35 hours per week
**Closing Date**: August 18, 2025
- **What you will do in the role**:
- Act as a bridge between the Cultural Connections Committee and Indigenous communities, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers.
- Cultivate meaningful relationships with individuals and groups representing different Indigenous cultures, actively seeking their wisdom and guidance.
- Collaborate with the committee to design, coordinate, and promote cultural awareness programs, ceremonies, and activities rooted in Indigenous traditions.
- Facilitate workshops, teachings, or presentations to educate staff about Indigenous cultures, languages, and protocols.
- Champion the integration of Indigenous cultural sensitivity, knowledge, and practices into our organization's policies, practices, and daily operations.
- Provide guidance and support to different departments to ensure cultural inclusivity in their work.
- Assist in the formation and support of Indigenous Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that celebrate and preserve distinct Indigenous cultures.
- Collaborate with ERGs to ensure they have the resources, mentorship, and support necessary to thrive.
- Establish and maintain an Indigenous cultural resource hub or library that houses materials, teachings, and information about Indigenous cultures.
- Serve as a point of contact for staff seeking cultural resources, cultural teachings, or guidance.
- Organize and actively participate in Indigenous cultural celebrations, ceremonies, and heritage events that highlight the diversity of Indigenous cultures.
- Encourage staff participation and engagement in these events.
- Gather feedback from staff members about their experiences with cultural initiatives, Indigenous diversity, and inclusivity in the workplace.
- Provide regular reports to the Cultural Connections Committee on the impact and effectiveness of Indigenous cultural programs.
**Just a few reasons to join Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services**:
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic team with career growth across multiple departments.
- KCFS prides itself in providing its employees with job security, competitive wages, and a safe working environment.
- Training opportunities to support your success in the role.
- A defined contribution benefit pension plan (OMERS)
- Comprehensive Health Plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance.
- Competitive vacation leave
**What you bring to the table**:
- Respect for Indigenous culture.
- B.S.W. degree/equivalent from an accredited university; and minimum 2-3 years’ experience working within an indigenous Child Welfare agency and working with First Nations People
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills in order to liaise with a variety of internal and external contacts oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of the history of child welfare as it pertains to the First Nation community (awareness of First Peoples experience and Colonization)
- Ability to conduct presentations to large groups of people (public speaking)
- Must produce clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Must possess a valid “G” Ontario driver's licence and have access to a reliable vehicle.
- Must have a $2M auto insurance liability coverage.
- Ability to speak an Indigenous language is considered major asset.
- **Meegwetch to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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