Job Opportunity: Cultural Liaison

Who We Are

The Mikisew Cree First Nation (Mikisew) has lived on the ancestral lands of the Athabasca Delta and Wood Buffalo National Park in northeastern Alberta since time immemorial. The lives of our members are linked to the land and to a close understanding of traditions, history and a natural way of life. Many of our members live in the hamlet of Fort Chipewyan, and our traditional lands range over a large portion of Athabasca oil sands deposits. For nearly 30 years, our wholly owned business arm, has worked toward the long-term, sustainable economic progress of our Nation and its members through employment and significant investments in education, training, social programs and infrastructure.

Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN) is seeking candidates to fulfill the role of Cultural Liaison for the MCFN’s Health Department to play an integral role in providing advice and support, services.

Responsibilities

· Facilitate cross-cultural understanding and awareness among health providers and staff concerning wholistic health from an Indigenous perspective and factors that affect client care and services such as language barriers, historical trauma, social determinants.

· Provide oral translation/interpretation during vaccine clinic and health promotion initiatives (presentations, videos, radio shows)

· Review materials produced by MCFN Health Department for cultural appropriateness and safety.

· Provide written translation of health promotion resources and other needed documents.

· Serve as intermediary for clients who have questions and/or hesitancy about vaccine.

· Attending events as support

· Assisting in coordinating travel to and from.

· Promoting health programs and services.

· Occasional medical travel escort as required.

· Liaison between members and services identifying gaps.

· Travel required.

· Other duties as required.

Qualifications

· A certificate, diploma or degree in a health-related field would be an asset.

· Two years’ experience in the health services field is a definite asset.

Other Requirements

· Possess valid Class 5 AB driver’s license and own or access to a vehicle.

· Willingness and ability to travel to Fort Chipewyan as required.

· Willingness and ability to work after hours and/or weekends when required.

· Willingness to submit to oath of confidentiality.

· Willing to work flexible schedule. Combination of working remotely, in-office.

· Must provide and possess a clear criminal.

· Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language (or another applicable First Nation language) would be beneficial.

We thank all who apply but we will only be contacting those selected for an interview. Thank you!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort McMurray, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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