At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide guidance, mentorship, and cultural teachings to the community.
- Company: Indigenous Child Wellbeing Agency focused on cultural support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Priority given to First Nations, Inuit, Métis applicants.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact by bridging cultural knowledge and supporting youth and families.
- Qualifications: Recognized Elder with cultural knowledge and community trust.
The predicted salary is between 76530 - 112941 $ per year.
THIS OPPORTUNITY MAY BE FILLED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS
- One (1) full-time position (35 hours/week).
Two (2) part-time positions (17.5 hours/week each, with scheduling flexibility).
Position Summary
The Elder/Knowledge Keeper, who is recognized and respected within their First Nation community, holds the trust, standing, lived experience, cultural knowledge, relationships, and spiritual accountability associated with this role.
This position requires someone who is meaningfully called upon by community to provide guidance, mentorship, ceremony, healing support, teachings, and cultural direction.
The Elder/Knowledge Keeper serves as a cultural bridge for the children, youth, families, caregivers, member communities, Board of Directors, staff, and external partners of the Agency.
In collaboration with the Cultural Services team, this role provides traditional teachings, spiritual care, ceremony, cultural education, protocol guidance, and culturally safe support in a manner consistent with community expectations and local traditions.
The Elder/Knowledge Keeper maintains and strengthens their bundle through ongoing relationships with community, Elders, ceremony, traditional knowledge, and the application of Indigegogy in supporting the Agency, children, youth, families, and communities.
FULL SALARY RANGE: $81,765.30 - $112,941.57, depending on qualifications and experience.
PLEASE NOTE: The full salary range is the total earning potential for this position. Increases are awarded based on your annual performance review.
As an Indigenous Child Wellbeing Agency, we give priority to applicants who identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis and those with close affiliations.
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Elder/Knowledge Keeper in Oshawa employer: Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services
As a Family Service Worker with us, you'll be part of a dedicated team that prioritizes the well-being of Indigenous children, youth, and families in Rama First Nation and Barrie, ON. We offer a supportive work culture that values cultural competence and provides opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and collaboration with community members. Enjoy a hybrid work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
Contact Details:
Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services Recruitment Team
