Indigenous Community Healing & Crisis Coordinator

Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre; Halifax; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Community Healing Coordinator to support urban Mi’kmaw communities in crisis response, grief processing, and wellness planning. The role collaborates with the Indigenous Mental Health & Wellness Team, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and regional service partners to advance healing frameworks.

The position emphasizes culturally safe, strengths-based approaches, capacity building, and workforce wellness, with travel across Nova

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Public Health, or related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in community mental wellness or crisis response.
• Experience with Indigenous communities and culturally safe practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community crisis response resources and supports.
• Serve as liaison between urban Indigenous community and partners.
• Support engagement sessions and learning communities.
• Develop and implement culturally grounded tools and resources.
• Monitor engagement, prepare reports, and share progress with leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Community Healing Coordinator to support urban Mi’kmaw communities in crisis response, grief processing, and wellness planning. The role collaborates with the Indigenous Mental Health & Wellness Team, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and regional service partners to advance healing frameworks.

The position emphasizes culturally safe, strengths-based approaches, capacity building, and workforce wellness, with travel across Nova