Cultural Knowledge Keeper

Homewood Health Centre; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking mental health organization as a Cultural Knowledge Keeper, where you will play a vital role in supporting Indigenous clients through culturally relevant practices. In this collaborative environment, you will design resources and facilitate workshops that honor Indigenous traditions and enhance the well-being of patients. With a commitment to continuous learning and community engagement, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals seeking mental health support. Be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation in providing top-tier mental health care.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement funding

Free staff parking

Access to fitness facility

Onsite dining room

Training programs

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Indigenous Studies, or Health-Related Fields.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous culture and community issues.

Responsibilities

• Providing cultural support through art, storytelling, and gatherings.
• Designing workshops and activities incorporating Indigenous knowledge.

Skills

Indigenous knowledge systems

Community engagement

Presentation skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Degree in Social Work

Diploma in Indigenous Studies

Health-Related Fields

Tools

Caseworks (electronic medical record system)

Job description

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Cultural Knowledge Keeper at Ravensview, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, culturally-competent, interdisciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. Ravensview is part of Homewood Health, the national leader in mental health and addiction treatment in Canada.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation and total rewards package
• Career investment/tuition reimbursement funding to support your continuous learning
• Free staff parking
• Free access to our beautiful, professionally-designed fitness facility, serene outdoor spaces for walking and running, and direct access to John Dean Park
• Onsite dining room with gourmet meals
• Onsite training including nationally-recognized CARES Program, first aid, and opportunities to develop knowledge of mental health and addiction care in our Ravensview Monthly Grand Rounds Education Series.

Homewood Ravensview is a private 75-bed mental health, trauma, and addiction facility offering evidence-based, medically-led inpatient services for first responders, military, veterans, executives & professionals, adults, and young adults. Located in North Saanich on 28 acres of forested hillside, it provides a comfortable and safe environment with serene ocean views, spacious rooms, welcoming common areas, and a world-class team of physicians, psychiatrists, counselors, and 24-hour nursing professionals.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing patients with cultural support through singing, drumming, art, daily prayers, storytelling, and gatherings
• Designing resources, workshops, special events, and activities for patients and staff, incorporating Indigenous knowledge, practices, and ceremonies
• Delivering one-on-one sessions focused on supporting learning about culture, ancestors, spirituality, and connection to the land
• Documenting patient sessions in Caseworks, our electronic medical record system
• Ensuring cultural practices and programs support patients' mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, designed from an Indigenous perspective aligned with harm reduction philosophies
• Preparing reports, planning, and communication related to programming and events
• Attending interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborating with the broader Ravensview team regarding individual client care

What We’re Looking For

• Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Indigenous Studies, NNADAP, or Health-Related Fields
• Strong understanding of Indigenous culture, community groups, agencies, and current issues affecting Indigenous communities
• Experience managing Indigenous programs and services, with a focus on Mental Health and Addiction philosophies using an Indigenous lens
• Strong knowledge of Indigenous knowledge systems, nations, and communities; familiarity with Coast Salish protocols and culture is an asset
• Knowledge of local Indigenous traditions, ceremonies, teachings, practices, and social determinants of health in an Indigenous context
• Community engagement, program development, and implementation experience
• Ability to engage diverse communities
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

As part of our commitment to health and safety from COVID-19, and as required by BC Health Authorities, all staff must be vaccinated with doses approved by Health Canada, subject to accommodations under human rights legislation.

Homewood Ravensview offers a competitive salary range of $35.50 - $38.50, influenced by experience, qualifications, and other factors. We promote a fair and equitable compensation model.

We acknowledge the WSÁNEĆ people on whose territory we operate and recognize their enduring relationship with the land.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest provider of evidence-based mental health and addiction treatment. Our culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Our people make a difference!

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, racialized and Indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and individuals of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

Join us at Homewood Health and help Canadians live healthier, more productive, and fulfilling lives.