Promoter- Cultural Safety

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Anishinaabewaadiziwin, the Cultural Safety Promoter will support the promotion of cultural safety education, anti-racism, and inclusive practices throughout SLFNHA and the communities it serves.

The Cultural Safety Promoter provides education, training, resources, and guidance to support the professional development of SLFNHA staff and strengthen understanding of First Nations cultures, traditions, values, and approaches. The position promotes culturally safe practices, the Grandfather Teachings, respectful relationships, inclusion, and best practices across the organization.

The position works collaboratively with SLFNHA staff, leadership, communities, Elders, Traditional Healers, Knowledge Keepers, and other partners to promote greater cultural understanding and culturally safe approaches to programs and services.

Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario/Thunder Bay, Ontario

Rate of Pay: Annual $62,867 – $84,442 / Hourly $35.542 - $46.397

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Application Deadline: Open to Filled

Qualifications

• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).
• Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies or a related discipline, or other education and experience deemed acceptable by SLFNHA.
• Relevant experience working with First Nations communities, organizations, cultural programming, education, training, health, or community services.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of First Nations people, history, cultures, traditions, values, health priorities, and social issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural safety, cultural awareness, cultural humility, anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Grandfather Teachings and their application in developing respectful relationships and culturally safe practices.
• Knowledge of the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization, residential schools, systemic racism, and discrimination on First Nations people and communities.
• Experience developing or delivering training, presentations, workshops, or educational activities.
• Experience working with First Nations communities, Elders, Traditional Healers, Knowledge Keepers, and community leadership.
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects within the Sioux Lookout area is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to facilitate respectful discussions on cultural safety, cultural differences, and other sensitive topics.
• Ability to build and maintain respectful and effective working relationships with staff, communities, and partner organizations.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information and cultural knowledge.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and professional educational materials, reports, presentations, and program documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with computers and standard office software used for communication, presentations, training, documentation, and reporting.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Promote cultural safety education, cultural awareness, and inclusive practices throughout SLFNHA.
• Develop and deliver cultural safety education, training, workshops, presentations, and awareness activities for SLFNHA staff.
• Support the ongoing professional development of staff in understanding and applying culturally safe practices in their work.
• Provide education and awareness regarding First Nations cultures, traditions, values, histories, and approaches to health and wellness.
• Promote understanding and application of the Grandfather Teachings within the workplace and delivery of programs and services.
• Develop and provide educational resources and materials that support cultural awareness, cultural safety, and inclusion.
• Support departments in identifying and implementing culturally safe and inclusive approaches to programs, services, policies, and workplace practices.
• Promote organizational best practices that support respectful, culturally safe, and inclusive environments for First Nations clients, communities, and staff.
• Provide guidance and resources to staff regarding culturally appropriate communication, engagement, and service delivery.
• Support awareness and understanding of the impacts of colonization, residential schools, systemic racism, discrimination, and barriers experienced by First Nations people.
• Work collaboratively with Elders, Traditional Healers, Knowledge Keepers, communities, and other cultural resources to support appropriate education and awareness initiatives.
• Support community-based cultural safety education, training, and awareness activities as required.
• Assist with the coordination of cultural events, ceremonies, workshops, presentations, and organizational learning activities.
• Promote respectful inclusion of First Nations perspectives, traditions, knowledge, and approaches throughout SLFNHA programs and services.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen cultural safety and inclusion and provide recommendations to the Director.
• Research and remain current on cultural safety, anti-racism, reconciliation, Indigenous health, and related best practices.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with SLFNHA departments, First Nations communities, and partner organizations.
• Participate in organizational and community committees, working groups, and initiatives related to cultural safety and inclusion as required.
• Assist with evaluating cultural safety education, training, and awareness initiatives and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Prepare and maintain reports, training records, educational resources, presentations, and other program documentation.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and respect cultural protocols when working with cultural knowledge and information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• The position requires travel to First Nations communities and other northern, rural, and urban locations as required.
• The position may require flexible working hours outside of regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, to support training, community activities, cultural events, ceremonies, and organizational requirements.
• Occasional overtime may be required based on program and operational needs.

The position may require participation in community-based activities, cultural events, ceremonies, training sessions, and other activities in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings.

About Working with Us

The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) serves 33 First Nation communities in the Sioux Lookout region in Ontario, Canada. Mandated by the leadership in these communities, our organization is dedicated to strengthening First Nations by contributing in unique ways to a strong health system for the Anishinabe.

We value respect, relationships, culture, equality and fairness. Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.

We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time employees:

• Health and dental benefits
• Competitive time off plans that increase with years of service
• Pension plan & comprehensive insurance coverage
• Fitness reimbursement program
• Professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance