EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Project Helper/Oshkaabewis Vacant Position
Full-Time One Year Contract Position
Salary: $45,510 - $59,000
Location: Cutler, ON or Sault Ste. Marie, ON (Hybrid)

Who you are? You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in the Health Field enabling you to work in a team environment. You acknowledge the Seven Grandfather Teachings in your work to build relationships. In addition, you can draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions, with a positive outlook.

Who we are? As the provinces sole Indigenous-led and Indigenous-focused Ontario Health Team, were trailblazers in reshaping patient care. Our Ontario Health Team has been established and driven by over 30 years of advocacy and collaboration between our First Nation partners. Maamwesying Ontario Health Team embodies unity and cultural respect. Our vision reflects our commitment to accessible, quality, and wholistic healthcare.

Ontario Health Teams are created by bringing patients, communities, health care providers and organizations together to help plan for and deliver care in a coordinated way.

The opportunity: Maamwesying is inviting applications for a highly skilled Project Helper/Oshkaabewis to provide cultural, facilitation and administrative support to the Coordinator (or Lead Consultant) in the area of cultural competency and safety (Maamwesying Ontario Health Team MOHT). The Project Helper/Oshkaabewis, will be reporting under the general direction of the Maamwesying Ontario Health Team Cultural Competency and Safety (MOHTCCS) Program Consultant.

Qualifications:

Minimum of two (2) years diploma from an Indigenous Institute or an accredited college
Knowledge and appreciation of the unique history, cultures, and rights of Indigenous People of Canada
Minimum of two (2) years experience working within Indigenous communities
Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate circles with the appropriate protocols
Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft 365 software (e.g., Work, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Google Drive is required
Demonstrated sensitivity to and knowledge of Indigenous cultural values and traditions, as well as an interest in Indigenous Health
Must have a valid drivers license with access to a reliable vehicle
Ability to travel across Northeastern Ontario as needed
Ability to speak Ojibway language is an asset
Successful criminal records check is required
Demonstrated ability to work flexible hours as required

Duties:

Provide, research and/or connect MOHTCCS team with culture and language resources that are Indigenous specific
Be able to plan, prepare and facilitate a circle for a variety of people in both in person and virtual environments
Draft, organize and/or assist with a variety of documents, including health care education material, reports, spreadsheets, letters, memos or briefing notes in an accurate and professional format
Act as a liaison with external stakeholders, other departments, and the general public
Organize events or sessions, both in-person or virtual, for MOHTCCS related work that may involve coordinating attendees list, sending out virtual meeting links, booking of facilities, equipment, catering, travel arrangements, reports, mail outs, evaluation, etc.
Prepare, organize and attend in-person and virtual meetings. Prepare and distribute agenda packages and minutes. Transcribe minutes of meetings
Coordinate travel arrangements, flight bookings, hotel reservations, conference registrations, car rentals, honorariums as needed for MOHTCCS related projects and activities

What to expect? Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time to time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar may occur.

Accommodations for the disabled will be available upon request.

An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check.

Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Right Code Special Programs.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter along with a current resume, certificates, diplomas, along with three current work-related references to the link in BambooHR. Please ensure that MOHT Project Helper/Oshkaabewis appears in the subject line.

Posting Deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Thank you to all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.