Temporary Employment Opportunities

Northwest Employment Works; Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals for temporary employment opportunities at a residential treatment program. The positions include Night Attendants, Relief Counsellors, and more, focusing on providing quality treatment to Indigenous and Metis people. Candidates will work collaboratively within a healing environment, addressing trauma and recovery from a Native perspective. This role offers a unique chance to contribute positively to community well-being while gaining invaluable experience in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with First Nation individuals and families.
• Knowledge of healing and recovery from a Native perspective.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team member within the Healing Lodge.
• Collaborate with First Nation communities under supervisor's direction.

Skills

Experience with First Nation individuals

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Understanding of First Nation community issues

Job description

Temporary Employment Opportunities

The Biidaaban Healing Lodge is a 12-unit residential treatment program located on the Biigtigong Nishnaabeg formerly Pic River First Nation, which is approximately 25 kilometers from Marathon, ON. We are mandated to provide quality treatment to all Indigenous and Metis people residing in the Robinson Superior Treaty area. We provide programming and treatment for unresolved trauma stemming from sexual abuse, family violence, adult children of trauma, grief and abandonment and anger solutions.

Temporary/Casual Vacancies
Biidaaban Healing Lodge is accepting resumes for the following positions on call as needed basis:
• Night Attendants
• Relief Counsellors
• Assistant Counsellors
• Maintenance

Interested individuals will work as a team member within the Healing Lodge and in conjunction with the First Nation communities in the area and under the direction of the supervisor for the respective department.

Interested people are invited to submit resumes, to Leila Levesque, Executive Director by email [e-mail], applications may also be faxed in to 807-229-0308.

Hours of Work: Hours of work may vary depending on the needs and will be as needed on an on-call basis, unless previously scheduled.

Qualifications:
❖ Experience working with First Nation’s individuals, families and communities, and a working knowledge of healing and recovery from a Native perspective.
❖ Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong communication skills.
❖ An understanding of the issues that impact First Nation communities and the Anishinaabek way of life

Salary: Wages will be negotiated commensurate with experience

This project has received funding from the Ministry of Children Community and Social Services

Biidaaban Healing Lodge
P.O. Box 219, Hwy 627 Pic River First Nation Via: Heron Bay, On P0T 1R0
Phone [phone] Fax: [phone] Toll Free 1-888-432-7102