Land Based Facilitator

Autism Services; Prince Albert; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Montreal Lake Child and Family Agency Inc. seeks a part-time Land Based Facilitator to provide Woodland Cree traditional land-based teachings to Camp Home and Prevention relatives across Montreal Lake 106A and Little Red 106B.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning in wilderness or camp settings, with a focus on cultural knowledge for self-sustainability. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in land-based practices, relevant safety tickets, and fluency in Woodland Cree language.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in traditional land-based practices.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and over.
• Must have safety tickets (e.g., first aid/CPR, gun safety, wilderness survival).
• Must understand Woodland Cree language and culture, practices, protocols, customs and beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Provide Woodland Cree land-based teachings to Camp Home and Prevention relatives at Montreal Lake 106A and Little Red 106B.
• Deliver hands-on learning in wilderness and/or camp settings.
• Maintain confidentiality and act as a positive role model; resolve conflicts and supervise safety.

Skills

Land-based teaching

Interpersonal communication

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

CPIC & Vulnerable Sector Check

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Montreal Lake Child and Family Agency Inc.

Employer Name: Montreal Lake Child and Family Agency Inc.

MLCFA Inc is looking to fill a part-time contract position (1 year) as a Land Based Facilitator. This role is to provide Woodland Cree traditional land-based teachings to Camp Home and Prevention relatives of Montreal Lake 106A and Little Red 106B through hands on learning in a wilderness and/or camp setting; to provide with the cultural knowledge required to be a self-sustainable First Nation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years experience in traditional land-based practices including, but not limited to; hunting, fishing, trapping, wilderness survival, gun safety, water safety etc.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and over.
• Must have all related safety tickets (ex. first aid/CPR, gun safety, wilderness survival etc.)
• Must understand the Woodland Cree language and have extensive knowledge of First Nations culture, practices, protocols, customs and belief systems.
• Computer literacy with particular proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to problem-solve and resolve conflict.
• Excellent interpersonal, clinical and communication skills as well as written, organizational and time management skills.
• Must be a positive role model.
• Must not be actively involved with a First Nations Child and Family Agency or Department of Social Services as a client receiving family services or child protection services.
• Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Must have a valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory CPIC and Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Willingness to work in both Montreal Lake 106A and Little Red 106B.