POSITION TITLE: Traditional Wellness and Land-based healing Coordinator
GRADE CLASSIFICATION: TBA
INCUMBENT: TBA
SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Health Director
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: FNHA Core Funding
STATUS: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) at Binche Whut’en 1 year term with possible extension based on funding.
FINANCIAL SIGNING AUTHORITY: TBA
NO. OF INDIVIDUALS SUPERVISED: (0)
A Dakelh World View: Values and Principles for Binche Band Employment
- We respect our Dakelh Worldview and Dakelh values, clan traditions, cultural teachings, family, and community knowledge.
- We govern ourselves, follow Dakelh ways, and have rights to political, economic, social, and cultural freedom.
- We respect the voices, concerns, ideas, and input of the community.
- We have traditional laws, bylaws, and codes that protect our people, our lands, and the animals on our traditional territories.
- Our governance is transparent, performance-based, and aligns with Dakelh values.
- The principles of fairness, honesty, equity, and sustainability guide our decisions and the protection of our resources.
Education and Experience
- 3 to 5 years related health and wellness, experience and practice in cultural knowledge, language, cere movies, and teachings within the local culture. Knowledge of local practices relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing.
Skills Required
- Ability to treat Binche Whut’en members with respect and to be considerate of the detrimental effects of colonization and residential schools on Indigenous people.
- Must demonstrate principled and ethical leadership.
- Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
- Develop work plans and reports to the health director for traditional wellness programs.
- Strong management, coaching, and mentoring skills.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook).
- Strong presentation skills and ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Strong public relations skills and ability to build strong working relationships and networks of support.
- Must have a comprehensive understanding of Indigenous issues and practices and be understanding of the damaging effects of colonization and residential school experiences on Indigenous people.
- Work well with others and can work independently.
- Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- Level I First Aid is an asset.
- FNHA Health Skills or training is an asset.
- Conflict resolution and mediation skills training are assets.
Scope of Communication and Interactions
- Direct and frequent contact with the Chief and Council.
- Direct and frequent contact with Band Administration and Health Director
- Direct and frequent contact with Binche Whut’en members.
Level of Authority
- Extensive decision-making authority on implementation of strategic and tactical plans.
- Independent decisions on how tasks and activities are accomplished.
Please send resumes to [email protected]
Closing date: February 17, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted