Cultural Resource Coordinator

Ontario Native Women's Association

Job Location:

Thunder Bay - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 56400 - 62903

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Why make ONWA your career choice

Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:

Competitive salaries
Generous paid vacation time
Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
Additional paid stat and civic holidays
35-hour work week
Comprehensive benefits program including health paramedical dental vision and EAP. All premiums are covered by the employer.
Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
Participate in CAAT defined benefit pension plan and retire with secure lifetime retirement income
Paid sick days
Paid cultural/personal wellness days
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
Ongoing professional development.
Possible reimbursement on a portion of cell phone and internet expenses
Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions

VISION:

At the Ontario Native Womens Association (ONWA) we celebrate and honor the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family community provincially nationally and internationally for generations to come.

SCOPE:

The Cultural Resource Coordinator (Indigenous Cultural Knowledge keeper) role is a key component in the delivery of the ONWA Community Development Programs and ensures a range of wholistic services are provided.

This position is responsible for providing education and training on cultural practices teachings ceremonies and traditions to children youth families community members staff and other community service providers. The Cultural Resource Coordinator will build relationships to share with knowledge keepers and elders across the province to build inclusivity of cultural services across Ontario.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Post-secondary diploma/degree in Social Sciences Indigenous Studies Womens Studies Recreation or Health Sciences with a minimum 3-5 years work experience or combination of work and lived experience related to the role.
Knowledge and experience in conducting traditional ceremonies including protocol around sweat lodge pipe drum etc.
Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous cultures traditions ceremony and connecting Community Members to cultural practices that can be used in supporting Community Members.
Thorough knowledge and experience working in and with a gender-based lens/perspective.
Awareness of the recent historical and intergenerational trauma that Indigenous women and their families may have experienced.
Understanding of cultural trauma-informed care and wise practices in providing trauma-informed care.
A willingness to work flexible hours as needed to provide ongoing support and services to Community Members.

Ability to travel when required.
Ability to speak an Indigenous Languages is considered an asset.
Must be physically fit and able to carry out land-based activities and ceremonies
Knowledge of Indigenous Metis and Inuit culture and practices.

Must be dependable able to follow instructions respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.

Valid G Class Drivers License and access to a reliable vehicle with 2 million liability insurance and a clean drivers abstract.
A working cellular phone and internet access is required within this position
Must be willing and able to work a flexible working from home arrangement if required. This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements. This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by the ONWA.

Current valid vulnerable sector criminal records check. Valid 1st Aid/CPR.

Please know this is a new role in which we are hiring for.

The full salary range for this role is $56400 - $69405. ONWA conducts annual performance reviews and employees may be eligible for salary adjustments based on performance outcomes and available funding.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you would like to learn more about the job please send us an email at

Required Experience:

Manager

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