Employer: NISICHAWAYASIHK CREE NATION
Position: LAND -BASED WELLNESS AND READINESS FACILITATOR
Deadline: OCTOBER 17, 2025
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: TO COMMENSURAT WITH EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Ref #: NCN-2025-10-03-001

SUMMARY:

The Land-Based Wellness & Readiness Facilitator supports the Ending Poverty Coordinator by directly delivering essential land-based healing, restorative justice, and employment readiness programming for NCN youth members. This role focuses on hands-on facilitation, mentorship, and monitoring to ensure youth successfully engage with their health and wellness plans and progress through training-to-employment initiatives. The Facilitator requires a strong background in traditional knowledge, practical land skills, and the ability to work effectively with youth in a mentorship capacity.

DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Ending Poverty Coordinator, the Land-Base Wellness and Readiness Facilitator is responsible for, but not limited to:

Program Delivery & Facilitation

  • Facilitate and organize restorative justice and land-based healing activities as directed by the Ending Poverty Coordinator, including daily programming and special events.
  • Lead land-based healing activities to actively reconnect youth to the land and culture, teaching practical skills and reinforcing traditional teachings.
  • Facilitate and coordinate regular sharing circles and sweat lodge ceremonies in accordance with cultural protocols.
  • Deliver social readiness programming and assist in the coordination of basic counselling services housed at the ATEC facility.
  • Facilitate on-the-ground support for youth engaged in training to employment initiatives in partnership with ATEC, serving as a job readiness mentor.

Client Support & Mentorship

  • Provide direct, one-on-one mentorship and guidance to NCN youth members, serving as a positive role model with strong leadership skills.
  • Assist the Coordinator in the implementation and day-to-day management of individualized health and wellness plans.
  • Work collaboratively with youth to ensure they are following the terms and conditions of their plans, particularly regarding engagement in training and wellness activities.

Administrative & Reporting

  • Monitor and document the daily attendance, participation, and immediate progress of clientele in all land-based and readiness programming.
  • Assist the Coordinator in the ongoing evaluation and monitoring of progress for training to employment initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records and provide timely reports to the Ending Poverty Coordinator.

 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

  • Demonstrated experience in a facilitator, mentor, or direct service delivery role working with youth, preferably in a First Nation community setting.
  • Proven practical experience with the land and a working connection to traditional knowledge and healing practices.
  • Experience in organizing and leading group activities, workshops, or cultural events.
  • Knowledge of basic counseling techniques, crisis intervention, or conflict resolution (restorative justice principles).

Required Competencies

  • Communication & Mentorship: Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to build rapport and trust with vulnerable youth.
  • Adaptability: Ability to manage dynamic group settings and adapt program activities based on the needs of the participants or changing weather conditions.
  • Initiative: Proactive approach to program delivery and addressing immediate client needs.
  • Cultural Safety: Deep respect for cultural protocols, traditional ways of knowing, and the lived experience of NCN youth.

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • Grade 10 and up with experience in Land Base Knowledge, Traditional Skills, etc.
  • Communication and organizational skills.
  • Class 5 Drivers License.
  • Knowledge of NCN Nehetho (Cree) language and culture would be an asset.

 

If interested, please forward your cover letter, resume, Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check to:

Lorna Hart – Interim Director of Human Resources

[email protected]

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation

Phone: (204) 484-2332

We thank all who apply, however, only those who meet the minimum requirements will be invited for an interview.