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Cultural Support Worker

Eskasoni, NS
On-site
Posted Jun 17, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Cultural Support Worker provides cultural teachings and support to Residential School Survivors within the Unama’ki communities. They are responsible for coordinating community sessions and collaborating with the Residential Survivors Support Team to ensure effective service delivery.

Job details

JOB POSTING Cultural Support Worker Reporting to the Residential Survivors Support Team Lead, the successful candidate will work as a supporting member of the Residential Survivors Support Team, providing Cultural Support and teachings to the communities of Unama’ki. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Available to work evenings and weekends when necessary Ability to travel throughout Unama’ki, providing cultural support and cultural teachings Ability to coordinate in community cultural support and cultural teaching sessions Willing to learn and share cultural teachings throughout Unama’ki Adhere to the policy and procedures of Eskasoni Mental Health Services / Eskasoni Health Centre and Eskasoni Band Administration Comply with Eskasoni Mental Health Services / Eskasoni Health Centre privacy and confidentiality policies Adhere to professional standards and demeanor and align work and behavior with Eskasoni Mental Health Services mission / Code of conduct Attending regular staff meetings and training related to the smooth operation of the RRS team and Eskasoni Mental Health Services. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent education and experience Be recognized within one, or all, of the Unama’ki communities as a spiritual, traditional, or cultural leader/teacher, or knowledge keeper Be fluent in the Mi’kmaw language and possess strong communication skills in the English language Knowledge and experience working with, and in Mi’kmaw communities and understand the political, governance, and community structures Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals in the organization, communities and federal and provincial representatives Understand issues affecting Residential School Survivors i.e., physical/emotional abuse, sexual abuse, grief, addictions, anger, and relationship issues Must be trust-worthy and credible in all Unama’ki communities Strong verbal and written communication skills Have proficient computer skills and an awareness of Microsoft Word / Google Sheets Strong Organizational Skills Always maintain, the highest standards of confidentiality Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License & reliable vehicle Candidates must have a clear Police Vulnerable Sector and Sexual Abuse Registry record Ability to function well under stressful conditions and multitask. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: August 28, 2026 At 4:00pm Submit Resume, Cover Letter, and Three References to: Maxine Stevens, Human Resource Officer *Please apply through online process, in person applications not accepted. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess post-secondary education in a related field and be recognized as a traditional or cultural leader within the Mi’kmaw community. Fluency in the Mi’kmaw language, a valid driver’s license, and a clear criminal record are mandatory requirements.