TRADITONAL INDIGENOUS ELDERS / CULTURAL ADVISORS / KNOWLEDGE HOLDERS

  • CompanyCorrectional Service Canada
  • Job TypeTraditional Knowledge
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline03/22/2025

Job Description

ADVERTISEMENT OF INTEREST FOR

TRADITONAL INDIGENOUS ELDERS / CULTURAL ADVISORS / KNOWLEDGE HOLDERS

 

 

CORRECTIONAL SERVICE OF CANADA (CSC)

 

 

CSC is seeking the interest of applicants for part-time and full-time Traditional Indigenous Elder, Cultural Advisor and/or Knowledge Holder contracts in Ontario.  Locations may include Bracebridge, Campbellford, Kitchener and Kingston.

 

Responsibilities include assisting Indigenous offenders within federal institutions so they may benefit from culturally specific healing and interventions in individual and group settings, conducting culturally appropriate ceremonies, providing counselling, supporting programming, working in partnership with all CSC staff, and providing input into offender case management reports.

 

CSC is also seeking the interest of applicants for smaller part-time Traditional Indigenous Elder, Cultural Advisor, and/or Knowledge Holder community contracts.

 

Responsibilities include virtually supporting Indigenous programming for offenders who are on release in the community.  The Elder, Cultural Advisor, and/or Knowledge Holder will provide cultural support and expertise to Indigenous Community Program Officers and provide teachings to the Indigenous offenders as needed.  Maximum 10 hours a week while the program is being delivered.

How to Apply

The successful individual(s) must be able to obtain an Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance from the Government of Canada.

 

Please submit your resume and letter of interest to [email protected]

 

Indigenous Initiatives

Ontario Regional Headquarters

Correctional Services of Canada

445 Union Street W, PO Box 1174

Kingston, ON

K7L 2R8

Attention: Leanne Mulenga

 

Should you require additional information, please contact Indigenous Initiatives, Correctional Service of Canada, Kingston, Ontario, 1 (343) 422-4856.