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ElderKnowledge Keeper
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Posted:
1 October 2026 (26 days ago)
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Application Deadline:
29 December 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
THIS OPPORTUNITY MAY BE FILLED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
- One (1) full-time position (35 hours/week).Two (2) part-time positions (17.5 hours/week each with scheduling flexibility).
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Elder/Knowledge Keeper who is recognized and respected within their First Nation community holds the trust standing lived experience cultural knowledge relationships and spiritual accountability associated with this role. This position requires someone who is meaningfully called upon by community to provide guidance mentorship ceremony healing support teachings and cultural direction. The Elder/Knowledge Keeper serves as a cultural bridge for the children youth families caregivers member communities Board of Directors staff and external partners of the collaboration with the Cultural Services team this role provides traditional teachings spiritual care ceremony cultural education protocol guidance and culturally safe support in a manner consistent with community expectations and local traditions. The Elder/Knowledge Keeper maintains and strengthens their bundle through ongoing relationships with community Elders ceremony traditional knowledge and the application of Indigegogy in supporting the Agency children youth families and communities.
The Elder/Knowledge Keeper who is recognized and respected within their First Nation community holds the trust standing lived experience cultural knowledge relationships and spiritual accountability associated with this role. This position requires someone who is meaningfully called upon by community to provide guidance mentorship ceremony healing support teachings and cultural direction. The Elder/Knowledge Keeper serves as a cultural bridge for the children youth families caregivers member communities Board of Directors staff and external partners of the collaboration with the Cultural Services team this role provides traditional teachings spiritual care ceremony cultural education protocol guidance and culturally safe support in a manner consistent with community expectations and local traditions. The Elder/Knowledge Keeper maintains and strengthens their bundle through ongoing relationships with community Elders ceremony traditional knowledge and the application of Indigegogy in supporting the Agency children youth families and communities.
For full job description please visit SALARY RANGE: $81765.30 - $112941.57 depending on qualifications and experience.
PLEASE NOTE: The full salary range is the total earning potential for this position. Increases are awarded based on your annual performance review.
TO APPLY:
- Application for Employment (available at )
- Please indicate preferred location in your application.
- Resume (include 3 work related supervisory references).
- Incomplete Applications will not be considered.
- Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
- As an Indigenous Child Wellbeing Agency we give priority to applicants who identify as First Nations Inuit Métis and those with close affiliations.
