Wisdom Council & Traditional Wellness Coordinator

The Wisdom Council & Traditional Indigenous Wellness Coordinatorwill primarily be responsible to coordinate:

• the development and implementation of an NHR Wisdom Council;

• the coordination of land-based education and training at the NHR; and

• support integration of traditional Indigenous cultural practices in the NHR.

Schedule may include evenings and weekends as required.
The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable Person, Child Abuse Registry check and
Adult Abuse Registry check, and adhere to all Northern Health Region policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education related to Community Development or Social services (combinations of education and

experience may be considered)

• Previous administrative experience

• Working knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet

• Must be of Indigenous Ancestry

• Knowledge of Indigenous teachings, culture and tradition

• Knowledge of the Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action, MMIWG2S+ Calls to Justice and United Nations

Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People

• Understanding of traditional protocols and ceremonies in Northern Manitoba

• Knowledge of how to work with Elders and Knowledge Keepers

• Knowledge of Cultural Safety and anti-racism

• Knowledge of Health system to support integration of traditional medicine and healing within the NHR health

services

• Ability to speak an Indigenous language is an asset, preferably Cree, Dene or Michif

• Respects and promotes a culturally diverse population

• Excellent time management skills, ability to be flexible in-service delivery and prioritize work

• Successful candidate subject to provide security checks in accordance with Security Checks for Employment

Policy (HR-02-80. Waived for internal candidates with current checks on file.

For a full listing of qualifications please:

• Internal Candidates: Refer to the Job Description which is posted on the Intranet under Department/Human

Resources/Job Description, then select the applicable department; or,

• External Candidates: Contact Human Resources to request a copy
  

Northern RHA strives to have a diverse workforce in an inclusive and accessible workplace,
which provides opportunity for reasonable accommodation.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & resumes.

We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Using Google Chrome,Apply online at www.northernhealthregion.ca on or before

JANUARY 12, 2024

Note:In the event of technical difficulties with the online application, please contact Human Resources at
recruiteast@nrha.ca for assistance prior to the closing date.