Cultural Liaison

Employer

Poundmaker's Lodge Treatement Centres

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Asset languages

Cree

Work site environment

• Education or training
• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work setting

• Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre
• Social service or charity agency
• Associations and non profit organizations

Tasks

Offer mentoring

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Culturally diverse groups
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities

Policy and program experience

Addiction or substance abuse

Area of work experience

Community service organization

Planning specialization

First Nations

Area of specialization

Aboriginal or First Nations education

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers