Aide – Traditional Healing Support

Internal/External Posting
Position Type: Term full-time (March 26, 2027)
Posting Type: New Position
Location: Sioux Lookout
2025 Salary Range: $43,304 to $58,166
Reference Number: AIDET001374
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Job Summary:
The Aide – Traditional Healing Support is an integral member of the team who will assist our Practitioners and staff in various programming tasks, ensuring smooth and effective delivery of traditional healing practices and community programs. The candidate will have a respectful understanding of First Nations culture and traditions, and the ability to assist Practitioners, Elders and Medicine People as required. As a member of a multidisciplinary health services team, the Aide – Traditional Healing Support will work cooperatively and collaboratively with Practitioner – Traditional Healing, Practitioner – Traditional Wellness and the Healing and Coordinator – Healing and Wellness in the delivery of culturally safe and integrated care

Qualifications:
•Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).
•Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects in the Sioux Lookout Zone is an asset.
•Minimum level of education required is equivalent to high school graduation and/or completion of an Indigenous studies diploma.
•Minimum 2 years of related experience is required.
•Knowledge and experience in establishing traditional/cultural and non-traditional networks of support and community resources and services.
•Extensive traditional/cultural knowledge and practice.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Understanding of holistic approaches to care.
•Knowledge of First Nations culture, history, health priorities, geographic realities and social conditions within First Nations communities.
•Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
•The ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular basis.
•Must be willing and able to travel (northern, rural and urban areas).
•Must be willing and able to work flexible hours.

Roles and Responsibilities:
•Support and assist in the setup and management of traditional ceremonies, including sweat lodges and other community healing and wellness events.
•Setting up and managing community events is required.
•Will travel with the Traditional Healing Practitioner and Traditional Wellness Practitioner to the communities to support the engagement of community members in traditional programs and events.
•Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the traditional healing spaces.
•Ensure all tools and materials used in traditional practices are cared for according to cultural protocols.
•Perform other related duties as assigned to support the Traditional Healing and Wellness Team.
•Physical involvement in setting up and managing community events is required.

Working Conditions:
•The position will require working outdoors in various weather conditions, including exposure to both cold and hot temperatures.
•It will require working evenings, weekends, and holidays.
•Considerable standing, lifting, pulling, pushing and bending.
•Frequently required to lift up to 20lbs.

Apply online at https://slfnha.com/careers/job-listing/

Human Resource Department
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8
Phone: (807) 737-1802
Fax: (807) 737-2969
Email: Human.Resources@slfnha.com

SLFNHA currently “Strongly Recommends” COVID-19 immunizations and requests your immunization status to be sent to our staff health department if successful in the recruitment process.

Closing Date: July 2, 2025, at 16:30 CST
No resumes received after this time will be accepted.

The Health Authority wishes to thank all applicants in advance. However, only those granted an interview will be contacted.

For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our website at www.slfnha.com

SLFNHA is a proud supporter of Mikinakoos Children’s Fund. To find out more, visit www.mikinakoos.com