Reporting to the Director of Anishinaabewaadiziwin, the Cultural Safety Promoter will support the promotion of cultural safety education, anti-racism, and inclusive practices throughout SLFNHA and the communities it serves.

The Cultural Safety Promoter provides education, training, resources, and guidance to support the professional development of SLFNHA staff and strengthen understanding of First Nations cultures, traditions, values, and approaches. The position promotes culturally secure practices, the Grandfather Teachings, respectful relationships, inclusion, and best practices across the organization.

The position works collaboratively with SLFNHA staff, leadership, communities, Elders, Traditional Healers, Knowledge Keepers, and other partners to promote greater cultural understanding and culturally safe approaches to programs and services.

Job Type

Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Rate of Pay

Rate of Pay: Annual $62,867 – $84,442 / Hourly $35.542 - $46.397

Hours of Work

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Application Deadline

Application Deadline: November 6, 2026

Qualifications

- Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).
- Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies or a related discipline, or other education and experience deemed acceptable by SLFNHA.
- Relevant experience working with First Nations communities, organizations, cultural programming, education, training, health, or community services.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of First Nations people, history, cultures, traditions, values, health priorities, and social issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural safety, cultural awareness, cultural humility, anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Grandfather Teachings and their application in developing respectful relationships and culturally safe practices.
- Knowledge of the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization, residential schools, systemic racism, and discrimination on First Nations people and communities.
- Experience developing or delivering training, presentations, workshops, or educational activities.
- Experience working with First Nations communities, Elders, Traditional Healers, Knowledge Keepers, and community leadership.
- Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects within the Sioux Lookout area is an asset.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to facilitate respectful discussions on cultural safety, cultural differences, and other sensitive topics.
- Ability to build and maintain respectful and effective working relationships with staff, communities, and partner organizations.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information and cultural knowledge.
- Ability to prepare clear, concise, and professional educational materials, reports, presentations, and program documentation.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Proficiency with computers and standard office software used for communication, presentations, training, documentation, and reporting.
- Promote cultural safety education, cultural awareness, and inclusive practices throughout SLFNHA.
- Develop and deliver cultural safety education, training, workshops, presentations, and awareness activities for SLFNHA staff.
- Support the ongoing professional development of staff in understanding and applying culturally safe practices in their work.
- Provide education and awareness regarding First Nations cultures, traditions, values, histories, and approaches to health and wellness.
- Promote understanding and application of the Grandfather Teachings within the workplace and delivery of programs and services.
- Develop and provide educational resources and materials that support cultural awareness, cultural safety, and inclusion.
- Support departments in identifying and implementing culturally safe and inclusive approaches to programs, services, policies, and workplace practices.
- Promote organizational best practices that support respectful, culturally safe, and inclusive environments for First Nations clients, communities, and staff.
- Provide guidance and resources to staff regarding culturally appropriate communication, engagement, and service delivery.
- Support awareness and understanding of the impacts of colonization, residential schools, systemic racism, discrimination, and barriers experienced by First Nations people.
- Work collaboratively with Elders, Traditional Healers, Knowledge Keepers, communities, and other cultural resources to supp

📌 Promoter- Cultural Safety (Sioux Lookout)
🏢 Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
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