Job Description

Land-Based Recreation Specialist

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Early Years Director and the Director of Child and Youth Services, the Land- Based Recreation Specialist will be responsible for cultural program support to the Early Years Department. The Land-Based Recreation Specialist will work directly with the department’s families, community members and staff members to create a land-based approach to education. The Land-Based Specialist will work in the Education Centre Primarily creating and leading age-appropriate recreational activities.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Work with the culture & early years department to design a land-based education curriculum to add to the start of our Nature Education Centre.

·         Assist in the Education Centre to follow through with cultural programming

·         Interact and engage with children and families based on their developmental needs

·         Network with parents and guardians for the purpose of designing culturally appropriate activities

·         Work alongside other departments to support programming and to support the needs of the families and children of the Nation.

·         Maintain accurate administration filing, documentation and incident reports.

·         Follow AAN Education Centres Policies and AAN Policies regarding confidentiality, social media use, and professional conduct.

·         Support families and children in their cultural identity in age-appropriate ways

·         Provide support to manager and other staff members for community events

·         Receive guidance by way of Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Language Speakers to support the cultural programming.

·         Provide support in the Education Centre on the daily basis.

·         Facilitate land-based programming including but not limited to fires, outdoor cooking, medicine harvesting, cultural trips etc.

·         Have knowledge about traditional parenting.

Qualifications:

·         Completion of high school diploma and or equivalent

·         Knowledge of Algonquin language and culture

·         Experience working with children and youth

·         Knowledge of child development

·         Knowledge of Land-Based Education

·         Certified or willing to be certified in Mental Health First Aid, First Aid/CPR

·         Demonstrate knowledge and or understanding of Indigenous Perspectives, First Nation cultures, and Traditional Philosophies.

·         Must have a valid driver’s License and provide a clean drivers abstract

·         Must have access to a reliable vehicle

·         Must be available to work outside of normal business working hours and weekends when required.

·         Diploma in ECE, Child and Youth Service Worker or related is greatly encouraged but not required.

·         Metis, Indigenous Status is encouraged but not required.

·       Good communication, organization and teamwork skills

·       Willing and able to work outside

If you are interested in this incredible position, please send your resume to:

Email: hr@apitipi.ca

Mail: Apitipi Anicinapek Nation

310 Penatuche Road

Matheson, ON

P0K 1N0

Closing Date: when filled

c/o Chief June Black