Culture and Language Facilitator

**Culture & Language Facilitator**

Department: Health services

Classification/Level: Community Services 1

Employment Status: Full-Time -Term

**Reporting Relationship**:
The Culture & Language Facilitator works under the direction of the Health Services Department Manager.

**Position Summary**:
The Culture & Language Facilitator is responsible for facilitating consistent and ongoing culture and language programming for the Health Services Department with a focus on utilizing members of M’Chigeeng First Nation. This includes seeking Elders, Language Carriers, and Traditional Knowledge Keepers while ensuring all proper protocols are followed.

**Essential Functions**:

- Coordinate culture & language programming for M’Chigeeng First Nation. This includes but is not limited to seeking out language speakers, Elders, and Traditional Knowledge Keepers to provide consistent and ongoing learning and Traditional Healing Opportunities.
- Increase community capacity by providing opportunities for community members to learn and utilize this learning in a meaningful way.
- Seek out Knowledge Keepers and language speakers in the community to assist in program development.
- Assist in program development from an Indigenous lens and work with all staff to ensure optimal service delivery.
- Ensure Traditional Medicines are available, cared for and stored properly.
- Engage with community members and assess needs accordingly to provide appropriate programming.
- Collaborate with program supervisors to ensure scheduling of programing is effective and programming is well advertised to community.
- Ensure land-based, culture and language resources are available.
- Collaborate with other organizations and stakeholders.
- Maintain statistical data information for reporting purposes.
- Processing of invoices and ensuring payments are made.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications and Requirements**:

- Completion of Grade 12, plus an additional post-secondary program of up to one year in a First Nations field of study.
- Evidence of recent facilitation experience of at least one year, in Anishinaabe traditions, history and culture.
- Current WHIMIS CPR & First Aid Certifications or willing to acquire.
- Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.

**Other Skills**:

- Ability to work with mínimal supervision and in a team environment, to maintain effective working relationships with all staff.
- Maintain professional attitude when interacting with individuals accessing services.
- Have an understanding of Addictions and Mental Health Challenges.
- Able to maintain confidentiality always.
- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Strong Knowledge of Anishnabek culture, traditions, and practices.
- Understanding and fluency in Anishinabemowin or willingness to learn are strong assets.
- Flexible to work odd hours, overtime and/or on weekends as needed.
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle
- Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) requirement must be 30-days current and must be an original

**Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Rationale**: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a VSS clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault, or related charges. The VSS must be current 30-days and must be an original.

Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference that will be contacted upon a successful interview) and education certifications to:
**APPLY HERE**

Closing Date: December 2nd, 2024

**Culture & Language Facilitator**

c/o Human Resources
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)