The Healing on the Land Mentor will work out of Prince Albert, SK. This position is part of a land based healing team that will service our communities as they engage and empower their youth, young adults and their families to heal using a land-based approach.

The following are the requirements for the position:

Qualifications:

• Positive role model for youth and colleagues
• Knowledge and experience with healing of the heart due to grief and loss
• Edu-Therapy training would be an asset.
• Experience working with youth, young adults and families.
• Experience with land-based healing and survival skills is an asset
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, traditions, language and values
• Creating, developing and training in delivering on the land-based teachings and skills.
• Excellent leadership, motivation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to speak Cree, Dene or Dakota would be an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be willing to provide a police criminal background check
• Able to work effectively and collaboratively with others
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Computer skills
• Boater’s License, Canoe Instruction Certification and water safety certification would be assets
• Fire Arms Certification would be an asset and/or willing to obtain it.

Duties will include, but may not be limited to:

• Minimum of 5 years experience living on the land by living off what the land provides.
• Hunting, trapping, fishing, canoeing etc.
• Ability to survive off the land in all seasons
• Ability to teach others to survive though experience
• Patient and persistent
• A good listener and role model for Indigenous youth
• Flexible to adjust activities to match the conditions presented by the environment and by the participants
• Set up and tear down camps.
• Camping 16 – 20 weeks of the year; ability to work long hours.
• Travel to support Healing on the Land youth groups in various communities
• Work one on one with vulnerable youth on the land – Traditional one on one counselling
• Be prepared to deliver training
• Maintain equipment
• Keep inventory current.

   Deadline for applications:                   Thursday, April 10, 2025         

Submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, CPIC and THREE (3) WORK RELATED REFERENCE LETTERS/Please include email address (applicants will be contacted through email):

Karen Timmerman, Director of Human Resources
Prince Albert Grand Council
Box 2350    Prince Albert, SK     S6V 6Z1
Phone: 953-7200          Fax: 953-1045
E-mail: personnel@pagc.net