Role overview

Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. Our client 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 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 portion of cell phone and internet expenses

SCOPE:

The Cultural Workerwill provide supportive, culturally sensitive and wholistic services that provide a safe space for Indigenous women to address their trauma, particularly for those women who are survivors of human trafficking and family violence, who want to exit these violent situations. They will provide supportive services including a full range of cultural teachings, practices and ceremony that will assist Indigenous women with addressing recent and historical trauma that has an impact on their lives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum degree and/or diploma in Counselling and/or the Social Sciences
Minimum 3 years’ previous experience working with women affected by trauma
Minimum 3 years’ experience advocating and supporting Indigenous women
A strong understanding of gendered violence from an integrated feminist, anti-racist, anti-oppression perspective is required
Commitment to supporting sexually trafficked women and those affected by violence/trauma
Specialized training in trauma informed care
Proven work experience in crisis supports and ability to mediate conflict
Specialized knowledge of trauma, mental health, and substance abuse issues
Ability to work with client centered approach
Proven ability in case management and supportive counselling skills
Knowledge of gender-based analysis theory and methodology
Excellent oral and written communications
Strong organizational, project management and time management skills
Experience working on a collaborative team
Able to manage many conflicting priorities simultaneously, with the ability to prioritize
Strong connection to other social service providers within the community
Knowledge and working of not for profit Indigenous organizations
Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed to provide crisis response to community members, which may include evenings and weekends and on-call (rotating schedule) overnight hours as needed
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,) and other computer software
Valid G Class Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance.
Valid current vulnerable sector criminal records check, 1st Aid/CPR.
A 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.
Ability/willingness to travel.
Our client is committed to implementing measures to protect its community members, staff, and other stakeholders from COVID-19. As a result, our client has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy. Exemptions will be made for those with a valid medical exemption; proof of the exemption will be required.

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