Cultural & Ceremonial Worker – Woodland Wellness Centre

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Woodland Wellness Centre is inviting applications for the following Permanent Full-Time positions based out of La Ronge, SK:

The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:

  • Assisting the Elder/Cultural Advisors in conducting/preparing for spiritual ceremonies;
  • Supports traditional knowledge, experience and skills to the participants of the Woodland Wellness Centre;
  • Assisting the treatment staff in the delivery of health care services including but not limited to; promotion and prevention;
  • Assisting in the planning and organizing events such as; cultural camps, canoe trips, hunting, fishing, gathering, planting and harvesting community gardens, berry picking expeditions, trips and traditional outings for the participants;
  • Maintaining all cultural equipment and supplies;
  • Assisting the Elder/Cultural Advisors by; providing transportation, chopping wood, shovelling snow, hunting and gathering; food, traditional medicines, wood and rocks;
  • Working closely with the Treatment Team by assisting in; providing support, awareness, reinforce teaching, interpreting and advising;
  • If able, act as an interpreter between English and Cree speaking clients, health care providers, and accompany clients when necessary to appointments;
  • Engage Treatment centre families and community members in basic life skills from a traditional perspective;
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or designate.

 

The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • Minimum Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent;
  • 1-2 years’ relevant experiences in Cultural and Traditional Practices;
  • A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered;
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience with Woodland Cree Culture and Traditions is a must;
  • Maintain exemplary lifestyle, i.e. be free from drugs and alcohol, no swearing, etc.
  • Must carry a high degree of Respect for women, children and all genders.
  • Possession and Acquisition License (PAL), Hunter’s Safety Certificate and Boating License;
  • Valid WHMIS and First Aid/CPR Certification;
  • Ability to speak/understand the Cree Language is a strong asset;
  • Saskatchewan Safe Food Handling Certificate;
  • Must have a Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and own a reliable vehicle;
  • Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, and SGI Driver Abstract

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume including three (3) references (excluding Chief and Councilors), one from your most recent/current employer, to the following:

 

Human Resource Office                                            Phone: 306-425-9109

Woodland Wellness Centre                                        Fax: (306) 425-9108

Box 850                                                                       E-mail: [email protected]

Air Ronge, SK. S0J 3G0                                             Website : https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/

 

NOTE: Please be advised applications received without the proper documentation shall not be considered. In the cover letter, please indicate permission to contact references. Your references MUST be people who you reported to and had direct supervisory authority over you. Also, please provide your Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver’s Abstract with your application.

Job Category: Wellness Centre
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: La Ronge

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