Education - Land Based Specialist

Batchewana First Nation

Social Services, Other

POSTED: 4 days ago

Batchewana First Nation

15918

October 11, 2024

22.85

Who We Are
The Ojibway's of Batchewana First Nation (BFN) are a progressive and vibrant Indigenous community situated on the north-eastern shore of Lake Superior adjacent to the City of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. The First Nation Is comprised of four land bases: Rankin, Goulais Bay, Obadjiwan, and Whitefish Island.

Batchewana First Nation has the charm of small-town life with access to urban areas and proximity to the international bridge. As part of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians and signatories to the Robinson Huron Treaty, Batchewana First Nation assert their sovereignty, jurisdiction, and expressions of nationhood through a multitude of approaches each and every day.

Position Summary
The Agawjiing (outside/outdoors) is the Land Based Specialist for the Education Wellness Team. Reporting to the Bamitoon (Wellness Lead), the Agawjiig will develop and deliver cultural activities and programming as part of the Education Wellness Team. Land-based healing is important to contributing to the physical, psychological, and spiritual wellbeing of our students. The Agawjiig will develop, implement, and evaluate land-based therapy programs appropriate to the needs of Batchewana First Nation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop cultural and traditional programming and activities.
- Implement and lead land-based programing that is based on Batchewana First Nation connections to the land.
- Incorporate land-based practices, protocols, and the relationship to Batchewana First Nation identities and ways of life that promote identity and culture.
- Supervision and safety instruction to all program participants and students.
- Maintain land-based equipment and inventory.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with external organizations to support student success.
- Complete administrative tasks relating to the successful execution of programming, such as maintaining files, responding to inquiries by phone and email, preparing letters, preparing workplans, future programming planning, etc.
- Foster and encourage a positive environment which promotes a team approach to planning and development, service delivery and problem solving.
- Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in Indigenous Studies, Education, Social Work or related field
- 2 years of experience working in land-based activities and cultural activities
- Experience working within an Indigenous organization an asset

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge and understanding of BFN's policies and procedures.
- Knowledge and experience in utilizing traditional ecological knowledge.
- Knowledge and awareness of BFN's Education Programs and activities.
- Knowledge of the culture and traditions of BFN.
- Knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office, Zoom and other programs as deemed necessary for this position by the First Nation.
- Knowledge and experience in developing and delivering educational programming, specifically in land-based learning activities.
- Excellent leadership, management, motivation, and problem solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to create, use and evaluate personalized teaching tools and techniques used in outdoor experiential education and cultural education activities.
- Ability to work with professionalism and discretion with sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision while utilize effective time management skills in order to meet deadlines.
- Ability to demonstrate integrity, empathy, trust, respect, and understanding by always acting with a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Ability to effectively plan, organize, and implement annual work plan.
- Ability to work flexible hours.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Favorable Canadian Police Information Check (CPIC) with Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) as set put by local school board partners
- Valid G Drivers License and/or access to a reliable vehicle.