Cultural Coordinator

WNHAC; Kenora; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Job summary

WNHAC in Kenora, Ontario, is seeking a Cultural Coordinator for an 18-month contract to facilitate traditional knowledge exchange between leadership, service providers, and consulting elders and healers.

You will promote awareness of traditional health care options, support balance between traditional and contemporary approaches, and help integrate wholistic health concepts into care. The role requires knowledge of Anishinaabe culture and willingness to travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a health-related or human services field, and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience;
• Excellent understanding of local Anishinaabe traditional cultural practices, specific to health and wellness with knowledge acquired through direct networking with elders and healers;
• Excellent interpersonal as well as oral and written communication abilities;
• Ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin to communicate with traditional people and clients;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to relate to clients, traditional people, and medical professionals;
• Good organizational, planning and presentation skills;
• Deep understanding of indigenous culture and traditional and contemporary health care practices;
• Experience working in an Indigenous organization; willingness to learn Indigenous culture and values;
• Proof of immunization is mandatory; valid driver's license and willingness to travel;
• Criminal record check and drivers’ abstract required;
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development; positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain consultation and referral processes with service providers.
• Establish and maintain linkages with elders and healers for a network.
• Support cross-cultural education and awareness strategies for employees and partners.
• Prepare and complete documentation and reports to chart client care and progress.
• Participate in team meetings and organizational events.

Skills

Anishinaabe culture knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Education

Post-secondary health-related education

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

18 Month Contract (Existing Position)

Cultural Coordinator

We provide primary health care through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Our teams include health professionals, educators, and support workers representing both traditional Anishinaabe and contemporary models of care, and use wholistic health and community development concepts.

The purpose of the position is to facilitate traditional knowledge exchange, understanding, and utilization between WNHAC leadership, service providers, and consulting elders and healers. This position promotes awareness of, and access to traditional health care options for interested clients, and assists the organization in its ongoing efforts to balance traditional and contemporary services that address the whole person.

NOTE: Anishinaabe traditional practices involve cultural ceremonies and burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain consultation and referral processes and liaise with service providers to facilitate client access to traditional healing services.
• Establish and maintain linkages with elders and healers to create a resource/referral and advisory network.
• Support cross cultural education and awareness strategies for WNHAC employees, other agencies, and individuals to facilitate knowledge of traditional health practices.
• Prepare and complete all necessary documentation and reports to chart client care and progress and meet accountability requirements.
• Participate in team meetings and other organizational committees and events as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in a health-related or human services field, and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience;
• Excellent understanding of local Anishinaabe traditional cultural practices, specific to health and wellness with knowledge acquired through direct networking relationships with local elders and healers;
• Excellent interpersonal as well as oral and written communication abilities;
• Ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin to communicate effectively with traditional people and client groups, and to interpret accurately;
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), and ability to relate effectively to a broad range of individuals including clients, traditional people, and medical professionals;
• Good organizational, planning and presentation skills;
• Deep understanding and experience of indigenous culture, values, and perspectives as well as traditional and contemporary health care practices, and wholistic health and wellbeing;
• Experience working in an indigenous organization; understanding and/or willingness to learn of indigenous culture and values;
• Proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory;
• Valid drivers’ license, own vehicle and willingness and ability to travel required;
• Criminal records check and current drivers’ abstract required;
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements; and
• Positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model

Salary: $62,575- $85,265 with excellent benefits, including HOOPP pension plan. Salary is based on

education and experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, October 26, 2026

Cultural Coordinator Position

Email: [e-mail]

For more information visit our website: WNHAC.org

Fax: [phone]

Phone: (888) MYWNHAC

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and will provide accessibility accommodations as part of the application process upon request.