Cultural Health Support Officer

Posting start date: June 26, 2026	Posting end date: July 09, 2026
Location: Thunder Bay	Position type: Full Time

The ideal candidate to fill the position of the Health Support Coordinator, will have an in depth understanding and knowledge of the residential school system and the legacy it has left behind.  They will understand the social impacts and trauma that were inflicted upon Indigenous children who attended these institutions.  They will understand that each healing journey is unique and requires a method that is most applicable for the individual as opposed to applying a one-size-fits-all approach. The role of the Health Support Coordinator is to provide emotional, spiritual, and cultural support to Indian Residential School and (IRS), Indian Day School (IDS) Survivors and their families, claimants and their families of both the Jordan’s Principle and First Nations Child and Family Services Class Action Settlement, and Federal Indian Hospital Settlemen .  They will do this through the coordination of community visits and special events which aids in healing, education, and awareness.  They will provide support, referrals, and resources to facilitate healing and the healing journey of individuals and family members. The Health Support Coordinator will promote awareness and education to build an understanding of the legacies of the IRS and IDS systems and related issues and provide training to support the NAN First Nations.

Application preference will be given to Individuals who self-identify as Indigenous people with the required combination of education and experience and familiarity and/or experience working, serving, or living in one or more of the First Nation communities served by Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN).

NAN is committed to providing accommodations, on request throughout the interview and employment process, and if accommodation is required, we will work with the applicants to meet their needs.

Applications (resume and cover letter) and inquiries for all positions may be directed to:

Jill Harju, Recruitment and Training Coordinator

Nishnawbe Aski Nation

200 Syndicate Avenue South

Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1C9

Phone: (807) 473-1020

Fax: (807) 623-7730

Email: jharju@nan.ca

Applicants and candidates are accountable for ensuring that information submitted throughout the recruitment and selection process is accurate and true to the best of their knowledge at the time of submission.