Company: Tsitewahket Land Base

Tsitewahket Land Base Healing

Native Horizons Treatment Centre

TSITEWAHKET LAND BASED PRACTITIONER - CONTRACT

JOB POSTING

Seeking a Land Based Practitioner for a contract position (now until March 31, 2027) with the possibility of transitioning to a Full-Time position. Working 40 hours per week. Under the direction of the Tsitewahket Coordinator, the Land Based Practitioner supports Indigenous children, youth, adults, and families through culturally grounded healing and overall wellness activities on the land. The position is rooted in the understanding that Land, Culture, Identity, Family, Community and Creation are interconnected and can support physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

The Land Based Practitioner contributes directly to NHTC’s mental health, addictions, and prevention mandate. Land based programming is intentionally used to support protective factors; connection, identity, coping, recovery, relapse prevention, emotional wellness, and healthy relationships for individuals, families, and community members who are affected by mental health concerns, substance abuse, trauma, and the impacts of colonization.

This is a hands-on, physically active, predominantly outdoor position. The successful candidate must be comfortable spending extended periods outdoors throughout the seasons and participating directly alongside program participants. The Practitioner helps create opportunities for participants to experience wellness through connection with the land, water, culture, community and our traditional ways of life.

Programming may include fishing, hunting, trapping, snaring, camping, canoeing, harvesting, gardening, maple tree sap harvesting, fire making, gathering and splitting firewood, shelter building, outdoor cooking, traditional food preparation, medicines, hide skinning and tanning, land stewardship and other seasonal or culturally appropriate activities.

The Practitioner is not expected to possess all cultural knowledge or teachings. The position works collaboratively with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Cultural Resource people and community members to ensure that teachings and cultural practices are shared appropriately and respectfully.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with excellent computer skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Actively involved in current personal wellness/recovery/healing journey/path.
• Minimum of 2 years of being substance free.
• Experience working in and/or knowledge of addictions residential treatment programs.
• Post-secondary education in Indigenous studies and/or combination of an equivalent and relevant education would be an asset.
• Excellent communication skills verbally, written and computer skills.
• Experience working in First Nation communities.
• Experience in or awareness of cultural, land base and clinical modalities in prevention, healing and aftercare support services is an asset.
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, the impacts of trauma, Indigenous youth engagement and community outreach
• Ability to establish and maintain culturally appropriate relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Demonstrated experience in group facilitation, workshop design and delivery.
• Experience coordinating and facilitating cultural and land-based activities.
• Fluency in a First Nation language is an asset.
• Successful completion of Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must have a valid driver’s license and submit a 3-Year Driver’s Record check.
• Flexibility is a must; hours may vary depending on programming needs.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of NHTC Programs and Services.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 annually, Depending on qualifications plus excellent Benefit Package

Please apply in confidence with full resume including 3 written references to:

Executive Director                                                or by email to: admin@nhtc.ca

Native Horizons Treatment Centre

130 New Credit Road                                           905-768-5144/1-877-330-8467

Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0                                                  

While we thank all who apply with us, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  A Full Job Description is available by emailing a request to admin@nhtc.ca