Cultural Care Coordinator FT/MF & REGIONAL 2nd Posting

at  Weeneebayko Area Health Authority

HEALTH AUTHORITY

19 Hospital Drive
P.O. Box 664
Moose Factory, ON
P0L 1W0
Canada
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 2nd Posting
T: 705-658-4544
Title: Cultural Care Coordinator W: www.waha.ca
Division: Discharge Planning
Site: Moose Factory and Regional Sites
Reports to: Clinical Manager of Inpatient Dept. & Discharge Planning
Status: Permanent Full-Time
The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced professional to fill the key role of
Cultural Care Coordinator and Diversity Support.
Who We Are:
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is the leading health care provider on the western James Bay coast.
WAHA comprises of hospitals in Moose Factory, Fort Albany, and Attawapiskat, with a Health Centre in Moosonee.
WAHA also provides regional outpatient programs, as well as Paramedicine services in Moose Factory, Moosonee,
Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, and Constance Lake. The span of services, complexity of care needs in the
region, and the depth of health integration has made WAHA a leader and a model of health care services in Northern
Ontario. WAHA consists of 450 employees, a Physician team, many students, as well as community stakeholders. It is
affiliated with Queens University and offers many educational opportunities for current and prospective team
members.

Who You Are

• Adheres to the OCSWSWW regulations, standards of practice, and competencies
• Strong writing and reporting skills
• Ability to be outdoors and have a certain level of physical fitness for land based and arts- based therapy
• Extensive experience working with Indigenous children, youth and families in a healing and wellness

capacity.

• Strong understanding of policy, program and evaluation processes
• Ability to work outside normal hours of operation for special sessions as may be required- including flexibility

What’ll You Do

• Coordinates workshops and presentations and be directly responsible for contractors providing workshops

and presentations

• Facilitate indigenous ceremonies and inclusive of other spiritual activities including talking, teaching, healing

circles for the Elders and families

• Take the lead in promoting cultural values by modelling behavior in a manner that serves as an example of

positive cultural values, attitudes, beliefs and actions

• Deliver traditional medicine education, for example: teachings, medicine walks, use, storage, medicine bags,

harvesting

• Provide alternative healing methods for the Elders, such as Massage therapy, sound bath therapy, cedar foot

soaks, hot stone massage, smudging, wholistic healing practices

• Provide indigenous workshops/presentation on cultural traditional topics

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree
• Registered and in good standings with the OCSWSWW
• Cultural/Diversity Awareness/Sensitively Training
• At least 3 years social work experience in a hospital setting
• At least 3 years working in a First Nations Community or within First Nation’s organization
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License
• Willing to travel

Join our Team
The successful candidate must provide a valid Criminal Record Check within a specified time frame.
Please apply in writing, providing three recent work references, quoting Competition #2025-064 to:
Human Resources
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
P.O. Box 664

Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0

• Resumes can be emailed to jobs@waha.ca or faxed to 705-658-4917
• For more information contact the HR team by email above
• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
• This position will remain open till filled
• Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, all new hires must

have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code
and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
Posted January 17, 202

• Coordinates workshops and presentations and be directly responsible for contractors providing workshop