1453: CULTURAL WELLNESS MENTOR

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Thunder Bay, ON, is seeking a Cultural Wellness Mentor. This role involves providing traditional healing and leading cultural programming for adult participants in a supportive environment. Candidates should have relevant education and experience in cultural services, preferably within the Anishinabe community. The position offers a competitive hourly salary and full-time hours with a commitment to community wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

OMERS Pension plan

Competitive salaries

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

Health and dental benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Cultural programming for youth.
• Understanding and sharing of Anishinabe history, culture, traditions.
• Experience in mental health and addictions for Anishinabek.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily traditional healing, guidance, and ceremonies for adult participants.
• Support intake, maintain documentation, and assist clients with needs.
• Collaborate to ensure program delivery aligns with wellness philosophy.

Skills

Traditional healing practices

Crisis management

Cultural programming

Client assessment

Education

Post-secondary education in Native Studies or related Human Services diploma

Job description

Overview

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Positions Available: 1 – Full Time Positions

Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON (this position is not remote)

Closing Date: September 23, 2025

Competition #: 1453

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Adult Transitional Housing Services Manager, the Cultural Wellness Mentor is responsible for providing daily traditional healing, guidance, teachings, sacred circles and traditional ceremonies for adult participants within Post Treatment Housing Services. This role is also responsible to provide: support intake and assessment of incoming clients; assist in waitlist management; regular appropriate documentation on all client clinical files; maintaining regular contact and meeting with clients; assisting with client appointments or needs; possess the ability to effectively manage crises that arise in the Post Treatment setting. The Cultural Wellness Mentor is responsible to work collaboratively with the team to ensure program delivery is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care which will ensure the cultural, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of clients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily traditional healing, guidance, teachings, sacred circles and traditional ceremonies for adult participants within Post Treatment Housing Services.

• Support intake and assessment of incoming clients; assist in waitlist management; maintain regular documentation on client clinical files; sustain regular contact with clients and assist with appointments or needs; respond to crises as they arise in the Post Treatment setting.

• Collaborate with the team to ensure program delivery aligns with the organization\'s philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment to support wellbeing of clients and families.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum post-secondary education; preference in area of Native Studies or related Human Services diploma with a minimum 3 years’ experience in Cultural programming for youth. A combination of skills, education and life learning specific to traditional knowledge may be considered.
• An individual who is of Anishinabe ancestry with understanding, practice and sharing of Anishinabe history, culture, traditions, ceremonies and values is preferred.
• Preferred (3-5) three to five years’ experience in Human Services involving developing and delivering of Cultural programming for youth.
• Experience in the field of mental health and addictions as it relates to the Anishinabek, experience in provision of individual and group-based treatment services.
• Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered.
• satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Search;
• ability to work flexible hours as determined by the Adult Transitional Housing Services Manager in relation to service requirements;
• must posses a Class “G” Driver’s Licence and have access to a personal vehicle;
• a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate is recommended.
• must complete a medical and receive the required immunizations as recommended by the local medical officer of health;

Hours of Work: 35 weekly

Salary Range: $26.48 To $31.62 Hourly

Please apply directly athttps://www.dilico.com/careers/

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6

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