Call for Board Members – Healing Centre

Fisher River Cree Nation; Fisher River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the Fisher River Cree Nation Healing Center as a board member! This unique opportunity invites community members to contribute to the well-being and healing of their community. As a board member, you will engage in meaningful discussions, attend monthly meetings, and help shape the future of the Healing Center. This role is perfect for those who are respected within the community and are passionate about making a difference. Your voice will be essential in promoting the objectives of the Healing Center and ensuring the best interests of all members are upheld. Become a vital part of this important initiative!

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Fisher River Cree Nation and at least 18 years old.
• Reside on the reserve and have good character.

Responsibilities

• Attend regular monthly meetings and promote the objectives of the Healing Center.
• Represent the Healing Center positively in public.

Skills

Community Engagement

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Fisher River Cree Nation (FRCN) is looking for four (4) FRCN community members to join the Fisher River Cree Nation First Nation Healing Center board.

Interested community members are asked to submit a letter of interest with a brief description of your background and outlining why you will be the best candidate. The positions will begin December 2024. Two positions are for a two-year period and the other two for a three-year period.

Selection of qualified individuals will be determined by FRCN Leadership once submissions are complete as per Section 2.2 (t) of the FRCN Governance Code which states all board representatives and committee members will be appointed.

Eligible Applicants must be:

• A member of the Fisher River Cree Nation;
• At least 18 years of age;
• Residing on the reserve;
• Of good character and respected by others in the community;
• Not in default/arrears with any Band Entity or Economic Development Loan payments;
• Not a contractor of service and/or goods that will be deemed a conflict of interest;
• Adhere to the FRCN Employment Policy and pre-employment requirements
  • Adherent to the FRCN Drug By-law 2004-01, Sec. 8.01.
  • Complete a child and adult abuse registry check and criminal record check.

Duties of Committee Members:

• To attend regular monthly meetings and/or special meetings as needed.
• Act at all times in the best interest of FRCN members as a whole and promote the purpose and objectives of the FRCN First Nation Healing Center.
• No members of the FRCN First Nation Healing Center Board shall act as an individual on behalf of the Board, but will represent the FRCN First Nation Healing Center in a positive and respectful manner while in public.
• Other roles and responsibilities as assigned.

CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED