WELLNESS COORDINATOR

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
WELLNESS COORDINATOR
Thompson, MB

Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Director of Health, the Wellness Coordinator will assist member First Nations in developing their own Wellness Teams, supporting and participating in current Mental Wellness programming and capacity building, providing guidance and mentorship to community-based workers. The Wellness Coordinator will provide assistance to all KTC member bands as requested by the KTC communities and will assist with developing a culturally appropriate assessment and treatment approaches.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Post-Secondary education / training / experience in the Social Services work field with a demonstrated ability in counseling skills; experience with First Nations, community health planning, policy development and ability to build capacity within the communities;
2. Additional training or certification an asset i.e.: ASIST, Critical Incident Stress Management, Mental Health First Aid First Nations and/or Psychological First Aid. Effective interpersonal and critical thinking skills required. Ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants preferred;
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with maturity and poise to interact with executives at the highest levels of government, business, and academia;
4. Knowledge of government policies related to self-determination of First Nations people and how these policies have affected them;
5. Ability to work independently and take initiative;
6. Minimum of 2 years of experience in management and supervision;
7. Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail and the ability to set priorities;
8. Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 applications required;
9. The incumbent must possess effective communication and conflict-resolution skills;
10. Must be willing to travel on short notice to remote fly-in communities;
11. Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be a definite asset;
12. A valid Driver’s license required and access to a reliable vehicle;
13. Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Checks;
14. Child Abuse Registry Check;
15. Active Member with the KTC Crisis Response Team.

A written application with detailed resume, including at least two (2) references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to:

Closing Date: Friday, May 2, 2025 4:00pm

Late applications will not be accepted

We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description contact Lisa Beardy, KTC Office Manager.