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Why should you choose Dilico?

- Optional Hybrid work schedule
- Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
- OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
- Competitive salaries
- Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
- Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
- EFAP available to all employees and their families
- Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
- A chance to make a difference in the community

Number of Positions: 2 - Full-Time Permanent

Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON (this is not a remote position)

Closing Date: April 21, 2025

Competition #: 1592

Position Overview

The Traditional Medicine Practitioner is responsible for ensuring that patients have access to culturally-grounded traditional medicines, assessments, and healing practices that support spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.

The Traditional Medicine Practitioner provides traditional medicine knowledge, healing practices, teachings, and cultural guidance to clients, families, staff, and the Anishinabek communities served by Dilico. This role includes preparing and administering traditional medicines, supporting clients in healing, and working closely with the Health & Wellness Services teams to integrate traditional approaches with western health care where appropriate.

This full-time permanent position is not part of any bargaining unit. Travel throughout the district is required.

Qualifications & Requirements

- A combination of skills,



education and life learning specific to traditional knowledge will be considered. Preferred candidate has completed a post-secondary education program; preference in area of Indigenous Studies, Health or related Human Services with a minimum 3 years' experience in Traditional programming for children and their families.
- An individual who is of Anishinaabe ancestry with understanding, practice and sharing of Anishinaabe history, culture, traditions, ceremonies, and values is preferred.
- Preferred 3–5 years of experience developing and delivering cultural or traditional medicine programming. Experience supporting clients or communities in healing using traditional medicines and practices.
- satisfactory Criminal Records Search, Vulnerable Sector Search
- ability to work flexible schedule as determined by the Manager or designate in relation to service delivery requirements;
- must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s license and have access to a personal vehicle.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Please apply directly at https://www.dilico.com/careers/

As an Indigenous Agency Dilico gives preference to Indigenous people.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6

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📌 Traditional Medicine Practitioner (Fort William First Nation)
🏢 Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
📍 Fort William First Nation