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Cultural Resource Coordinator

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Employer Name: Ne-Chee Friendship Centre

Location/Address: Kenora, ON

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Hours of Work: Full-Time

Wage: $52,500-$55,000 annually to start

 

The Cultural Resource Coordinator (CRC) plays a vital role in Walking Together – Ontario’s Long-Term Strategy to End Violence Against Indigenous Women. The CRC program provides cultural and traditional supports to Indigenous children, youth, and families, fostering healing, resilience, and connection to Indigenous ways of life. 

Duties:

  • Collaborate with other Ne-Chee Friendship Centre programs to support their clients
  • Develop and maintain a cultural programming schedule aligned with NFC program activities
  • Integrate cultural practices into daily activities, including smudging and caring for cultural items
  • Design and facilitate programs and workshops that promote positive outlooks and traditional ways of life
  • Be open to learning new skills, approaches, and cultural practices to continually enhance programming

Qualifications:

  • Degree or diploma in a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Knowledge of Indigenous culture and history with an emphasis on family violence, child welfare, trauma, youth engagement, and community outreach
  • Experience facilitating groups and workshops; willingness to learn is essential
  • Program planning, development, implementation, data collection, and evaluation skills; willingness to grow in these areas is encouraged
  • Familiarity with the Friendship Centre and its programs
  • Ability to speak Ojibway, Cree, or Oji-Cree is an asset
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, etc.)
  • Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
  • Current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification
  • Vulnerable Persons Check (required upon offer of employment)

BENEFITS

  • Earn up to 9.37 hours of Paid Personal Leave per month (equivalent to up to 15 days annually, dependent on hire date)
  • Earn up to 9.37 hours of Paid Vacation per month to start (equivalent to up to 3 weeks annually, dependent on hire date)
  • Approximately two weeks of paid time off during the December break, upon successful completion of the probationary period
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan with an employer match up
  • Paid lunch based on actual working hours
  • Optional flexible schedule allowing for every other Friday off

 

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter to:

Ne-Chee Friendship Centre

Brianna Boucha, Office Manager

326 Second Street, Kenora, ON P9N 1G5

hr@nechee.org

Fax: (807)-468-5340

 

We are committed to building a strong, supportive team and welcome applicants who may not yet have all the listed skills but are eager to learn, open to seeking knowledge, and passionate about Indigenous culture and community work.

We wish to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be acknowledged.

Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify upon applying.