Job Title: Ndakiimnaan Healing Lodge Cultural Coordinator
Location: London, Ontario
Closing Date: December 12th
Employment Term: Full-time, Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Salary: $32.00 to $36.00 per hour

About Atlohsa
Atlohsa Family Healing Services is an Indigenous led non-profit organization in Southwestern Ontario dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities through traditional and land-based healing practices. Since 1986, we have provided low-barrier, wraparound services to individuals and families facing complex challenges such
as mental wellness, substance use, homelessness, and domestic violence. Our holistic wellness approach is rooted in the Seven Sacred Grandfather Teachings and the Medicine Wheel Teachings, utilizing a Two-Eyed Seeing approach that emphasizes collaboration, mutual respect, and the recognition that both Indigenous and Western knowledge systems contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the world.

About the Program
Ndakiimnaan (an Anishinaabe word, meaning on the land) Healing Lodge is a land-based program intended to support First Nations, Inuit, and Metis individuals recover from addictions. This is achieved through land-based traditional Indigenous methods to heal from addictions and its effects and promote wholistic health and wellbeing. A motto commonly used amongst staff is “Spirit First,” acknowledging that the service we provide comes from the highest levels of care and that our conduct is one of firm respect for all community members, both staff and participants. Ndakiimnaan has a special focus on empowering families and a secondary focus on the prevention and healing from gender-based violence. Programming is designed to offer both day and residential addictions treatment for Indigenous peoples, fostering a nurturing environment where participants can engage with Indigenous cultural teachings and practices, access support from experienced staff, and develop skills that promote personal and communal wellness. By focusing on strategies that see and honour whole people in their spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical selves, Ndakiimnaan seeks to build and enhance the overall wellbeing of its participants, their families, communities, and nations. 

About the Role
Reporting to the Ndakiimnaan Healing Lodge Manager, the Cultural Coordinator will Collaborate with Elder(s) to coordinate cultural activities, as well as design, develop and implement land-based cultural programming. The Cultural Coordinator will assist in annual program scheduling, Support Worker scheduling, and provide support to the Program Manager. This role includes leading and supervising Ndakiimnaan
staff, maintaining the personal and cultural safety of participants, and gathering traditional medicines. This position will require knowledge of Indigenous communities (cultural practices and values), and experience working with Indigenous people experiencing homelessness, mental health imbalance, trauma and violence, crisis and substance use.  The Cultural Coordinator will collaborate with Elders/Knowledge Keepers and Language Holders, as well as the Atlohsa Team to coordinate cultural activities, as well as supporting the implementation of land-based cultural programming 

Suitability

• Possesses a master’s level degree in Indigenous Studies, or related field and/or equivalent relevant combination of experience and education, including knowledge of Indigenous culture and ceremony (ie. Longhouse, Sundance, Midewewin)
• Possesses a minimum of 3 years' experience working directly with/supporting Indigenous people with lived experience of homelessness/addictions/trauma and violence
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the languages, traditional
  ways, history and cultures of the Indigenous population in the Southwestern
  Ontario region.
• Thorough understanding of Indigenous homelessness, Indigenous harm reduction, cultural safety, and ongoing and historic colonization
• Solid understanding of key recommendations from both the provincial and federal Truth & Reconciliation reports and the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited
  People
• Experience with program development and evaluation with a focus on Indigenous land-based healing practice
• Comfortable facilitating collaboration among a diverse group of
  community members, with demonstrated ability to bring people together
• Demonstratable understanding of harm reduction
• Ability to intervene during crisis as necessary and work to intervene
  before a crisis escalates and provide appropriate follow-up.
• Able to interpret and effectively manage multiple and competing
  priorities and deadlines
• Proven ability to organize, evaluate, communicate, present and facilitate information, both verbally and written
• Proficient use of various office-based software, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability and willingness to spend time outdoors and perform minor physical
  labor such as building sweat lodge, harvesting plants and medicines, outdoor recreational activity

Consideration of Lived Experiences

While applicants are under no obligation to do so, Atlohsa welcomes applicants to
indicate their own lived experiences of homelessness, substance use, and/or Indigenous community teachings within their application. Professional experiences, academic experiences, traditional teachings, and personal lived experiences are all valuable forms of knowledge. 

Why Work for Atlohsa?
We offer competitive pay and benefits: 

• $32.00 to $36.00 per hour per hour
• 100% employer provided benefits
• Employer-Employee contributory Pension plan

We are committed to ensuring YOUR work-life balance and offer extensive
paid time off:

• Three (3) weeks vacation, accessible
  in your first year of employment and increased entitlement based on years of service.
• Up to 12 paid sick days per year.
• Up to 12 paid self-development days
  per year
• We recognize 14 statutory holidays every year.

We have a strong commitment to our cultural teachings and traditional
knowledge practices, which encompass not just our programs but our daily
interactions in the workplace, including:

• Regular opportunities for staff to
  engage in ceremonies and cultural gatherings.
• Access for staff to connect with
  Elders and Knowledge Keepers to foster active participation in cultural
  traditions.

We strive to inspire, empower, and
instill a profound sense of pride and belonging within the community while
promoting Mino Bimaadiziwin, The Good Way of Life.

How to Apply
If interested to apply for this position, please submit your resume and
cover letter to jobs@atlohsa.com with Cultural Coordinator in your
subject line.

Within the body of
your email, please provide answers to the following questions:

• Please briefly outline where your experience with or understanding of
  First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis communities comes from. You may note professional, academic, or your own personal lived/community experience.
• Are you a First Nations, Inuk, or Métis applicant? If yes, please indicate which community you are from. If you are not connected to your community, just write what you know.

At Atlohsa, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, however, due to the nature of our organization, preferences will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout
the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other
meetings, please contact Human Resources to make arrangements.

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Title: Case Worker
Location: London, Ontario
Closing Date: December 5, 2025
Employment Term: Contract December
2025 – September 30, 2026: Full-time
Number of Positions: 1
Salary: $25.00 to $32.00 per hour

About Atlohsa
Atlohsa Family Healing Services is an Indigenous led non-profit organization in Southwestern Ontario dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities through traditional and land-based healing practices. Since 1986, we have provided low-barrier, wraparound services to individuals and families facing complex challenges such as mental wellness, substance use,
homelessness, and domestic violence. Our holistic wellness approach is rooted
in the Seven Sacred Grandfather Teachings and the Medicine Wheel Teachings, utilizing a Two-Eyed Seeing approach that emphasizes collaboration, mutual respect, and the recognition that both Indigenous and Western knowledge systems contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the world.

About the Program
Biigajiiskaan is an Indigenous-led
mental wellness program that effectively combines traditional healing medicine
with Western hospital-based healthcare practices, fostering a holistic approach
to care. Developed through a co-lead partnership between Atlohsa Family Healing Services and St. Joseph’s Health Care London, the program aims to enhance services at both the community and hospital levels, acknowledging the Ojibwe concept of renewal and harmony represented by the tree stump that nourishes new life. Addressing the systemic racism and discrimination experienced by Indigenous community members within healthcare institutions, Biigajiiskaan seeks to create a positive experience by integrating traditional healing methods, such as healing circles and ceremonies, with modern mental health services, thereby transforming the journey to mental wellness and improving overall care quality for Indigenous individuals in the London-Middlesex and St. Thomas-Elgin regions.

About the Role
Using a Holistic Indigenous-led approach to principles of
patient centered care, and based upon the foundation of best practice, the
successful applicant will be responsible for providing case management, appropriate referrals, and culturally appropriate and holistic social services, programs, and resources. The Case Worker will assess and interview clients, record accurate and detailed case notes and develop and maintain sustainable treatment plans and relationships with individuals and their networks of support. The Case Worker will work from a “Culture as Care” framework and will provide support towards a health care approach that combines both Traditional Indigenous Healing from local Indigenous community perspectives and the current treatment modalities being employed within St. Joseph’s hospital and ambulatory care teams. The Case Worker is adept at coordinating and collaborating with the interdisciplinary Biigajiiskaan team toward the achievement of patient centered
goals. The successful candidate will provide support to program participants in all areas of mental wellness including but not limited to independent living
skills and behavior management; mental health concerns; addictions issues.

Suitability

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or equivalent from an accredited
  university.
• Ability to work independently and to quickly establish collaborative
  relationships within an inter-professional team.
• Effective communication, both written and verbal.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with others in a
  respectful manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge, awareness, and understanding of the creation stories, cultures, languages, histories, and healing practices of the
  Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Lenape people.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check required.

Consideration of Lived Experiences

While applicants are under no obligation to do so, Atlohsa welcomes applicants to
indicate their own lived experiences of homelessness, substance use, and/or
Indigenous community teachings within their application. Professional experiences, academic experiences, traditional teachings, and personal lived
experiences are all valuable forms of knowledge.

Why Work for Atlohsa?
We have a strong commitment to our cultural teachings and traditional knowledge practices, which encompass not just our programs but our daily interactions in the workplace, including:

• Regular opportunities for staff to engage in ceremonies and cultural
  gatherings.
• Access for staff to connect with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to foster
  active participation in cultural traditions.

We strive to inspire, empower, and instill a profound sense of pride and
belonging within the community while promoting Mino Bimaadiziwin, The Good Way
of Life.

How to Apply
If interested to apply for this position, please submit your resume and
cover letter to jobs@atlohsa.com with Case Worker in your subject line.

Within the body of your email, please provide answers to the following questions:

• Please briefly outline where your experience with or understanding of
  First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis communities comes from. You may note professional, academic, or your own personal lived/community experience.
• Are you a First Nations, Inuk, or Métis applicant? If yes, please
  indicate which community you are from. If you are not connected to your
  community, just write what you know.

At Atlohsa, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, however, due to the nature of our organization, preferences will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout
the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other
meetings, please contact Human Resources to make arrangements.

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: London, Ontario
Closing Date: December 12, 2025
Employment Term: Full-time; permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Salary: $25.00 to $32.00 per hour

About Atlohsa
Atlohsa Family Healing Services is an Indigenous led non-profit organization in Southwestern Ontario dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities through traditional and land-based healing practices. Since 1986, we have provided low-barrier, wraparound services to individuals and families facing complex challenges such as mental wellness, substance use, homelessness, and domestic violence. Our holistic wellness approach is rooted in the Seven Sacred Grandfather Teachings and the Medicine Wheel Teachings, utilizing a Two-Eyed Seeing approach that emphasizes collaboration, mutual respect, and the recognition that both Indigenous and Western knowledge systems contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the world.

About the Program
“Giwetashkad” is an Anishnaabemowin (Ojibwe language) word and concept that can roughly be translated to “circle” or as an action of moving in a circular fashion or as “coming back around”. As the root word “giiwe” means “home,” and is also the root of the word “giiwedinong” or the Northern direction – where the spirits go home – “Giwetashkad” is a term that evokes movement through the cycles of life, rebirth, and renewal.

Initiated in 2017, the Giwetashkad division represents a comprehensive Indigenous homelessness strategy to address the alarming rates of homelessness among Indigenous peoples in London. This initiative is rooted in local knowledge and history, promoting themes of home, rebirth, and renewal. Over the years, Giwetashkad has transformed into a suite of Indigenous-led programs and services that utilize cultural knowledge to combat the ongoing impacts of colonization and support truth and reconciliation efforts. Ultimately, Giwetashkad serves as a foundational model for the ongoing efforts to "bring people home" and alleviate Indigenous homelessness by reconnecting individuals to their cultural and spiritual identities.

About the Role
Atlohsa Family Healing Services is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to fill the role of Housing Relations Specialist. The main priority of the Housing Relations Specialist is to support Indigenous community members to integrate back into the community through an Indigenous-led housing and healing based approach. The Housing Relations Specialist will work closely with Giwetashkad staff through an Indigenous cultural framework that will support community members to achieve and maintain permanent housing by implementing an Indigenous Housing First approach in alignment with the Giwetashkad Indigenous Homelessness Plan.

Using a wholistic Indigenous-led approach to principles of Harm Reduction and Housing First, the successful applicant will liaison with Giwetashkad Housing Stability Workers to offer compassionate and assertive care and support to community members who may be experiencing homelessness, social stigma, problematic mental health, trauma and substance use. The primary role of the Housing Relations Specialist will be to build and preserve relationships with landlords/housing owners through the London region. The Housing Relations Specialist will maintain a housing owner portfolio, creating access to attainable private housing stock for low-income Indigenous community members who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing homelessness. The Housing Relations Specialist will work on creating ways to educate housing owners and property managers on how to successfully participate in solving homelessness in our communities. The Housing Relations Specialist will provide support to housing owners and property managers by working on site of housing units performing move in/move out inspections, keeping up on all unit repair concerns and being an assertive liaison advocate between housing owners and program participants. Advocacy and mediation through Landlord Tenant Board hearings will be an essential part of the role. The Housing Relations Specialist must be able to provide clear, concise objective communication including recording statistical data in order to inform program objectives. The Housing Relations Specialist will communicate with other agencies, maintain confidentiality of all participants and documents of Atlohsa Family Healing Services. The Housing Relations Specialist will work to ensure that Atlohsa Family Healing Services is a safe space for all community members accessing services and programming by referring community members to more appropriate locations if the need shall arise.

Suitability

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the languages, traditional ways, history and cultures of the Indigenous population in the Southwestern Ontario region.
• Current knowledge of Indigenous community services and resources.
• Understanding of Indigenous homelessness and Indigenous harm reduction.
• Experience working with marginalized individuals.
• Understanding of cultural safety and an awareness of its impact on practice.
• Expert knowledge of performing risk and needs assessments.
• Strong ability to receive training support, supervision, and direction.
• Strong in interpersonal relations, problem-solving, crisis intervention, group dynamics, community development and other innovative approaches, including the ability to employ assertive engagement.
• Skills in conflict resolution, mediation, and negotiation (to build trust and resolve disagreements).
• Ability to contribute to a culturally safe space with an awareness of its impact on practice.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing workloads demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with others in a respectful manner as defined in the Atlohsa Code of Conduct.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License, First Aid/CPR, and Current Vulnerable Sector Check.

Consideration of Lived Experiences
While applicants are under no obligation to do so, Atlohsa welcomes applicants to indicate their own lived experiences of homelessness, substance use, and/or Indigenous community teachings within their application. Professional experiences, academic experiences, traditional teachings, and personal lived experiences are all valuable forms of knowledge.

Why Work for Atlohsa?

We offer competitive pay and benefits:

• $25.00 to $32.00 per hour
• 100% employer provided benefits
• Employer-Employee contributory Pension plan

We are committed to ensuring YOUR work-life balance and offer extensive paid time off:

• Three (3) weeks vacation, accessible in your first year of employment and increased entitlement based on years of service.
• Up to 12 paid sick days per year.
• Up to 12 paid self-development days per year
• We recognize 14 statutory holidays every year.

We have a strong commitment to our cultural teachings and traditional knowledge practices, which encompass not just our programs but our daily interactions in the workplace, including:

• Regular opportunities for staff to engage in ceremonies and cultural gatherings.
• Access for staff to connect with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to foster active participation in cultural traditions.

We strive to inspire, empower, and instill a profound sense of pride and belonging within the community while promoting Mino Bimaadiziwin, The Good Way of Life.

How to Apply
If interested to apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@atlohsa.com with Housing Relations Specialist in your subject line. Within the body of your email, please provide answers to the following questions:

• Please briefly outline where your experience with or understanding of First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis communities comes from. You may note professional, academic, or your own personal lived/community experience.
• Are you a First Nations, Inuk, or Métis applicant? If yes, please indicate which community you are from. If you are not connected to your community, just write what you know.

At Atlohsa, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, however, due to the nature of our organization, preferences will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources to make arrangements.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: London, Ontario
Closing Date: December 12, 2025
Employment Term: Full-time; permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Wage: $25.00 to $32.00 per hour

About Atlohsa
Atlohsa Family Healing Services is an Indigenous led non-profit organization in Southwestern Ontario dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities through traditional and land-based healing practices. Since 1986, we have provided low-barrier, wraparound services to individuals and families facing complex challenges such as mental wellness, substance use, homelessness, and domestic violence. Our holistic wellness approach is rooted in the Seven Sacred Grandfather Teachings and the Medicine Wheel Teachings, utilizing a Two-Eyed Seeing approach that emphasizes collaboration, mutual respect, and the recognition that both Indigenous and Western knowledge systems contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the world.

Role and Responsibility
Using a Wholistic Indigenous-led approach to principles of Harm Reduction and Housing First, the successful applicant will offer compassionate and assertive care and support to community members who may be experiencing homelessness, social stigma, problematic mental health, trauma and substance use. The Housing Stability Worker will be responsible for healing assessments and intakes of community members who need housing, housing support and cultural empowerment. The Housing Stability Worker will work with a warm, welcoming, and culturally safe approach while fostering a sense of family and community with participants and community members. The Housing Stability Worker will use assessments to base goals on the strengths, abilities, needs and preferences of participants and community members. The Housing Stability Worker will also employ motivational interviewing and coaching skills to community members in the learning and achievement of activities such as budgeting, personal hygiene, chores, socialization etc. This may also include providing lay counselling and proactively intervening when crisis or conflict arises, which may include aggressive or disruptive in the moment behavior due to substance use and or mental health issues. The Housing Stability Worker will liaison with other social service agencies, record accurate and detailed shift notes and must be able to provide clear, concise objective communication regarding community members who are supported through Atlohsa’s Housing programs. The Housing Stability Worker will work to ensure that Atlohsa Family Healing Services is a safe space for all community members accessing services and programming by referring community members to more appropriate locations if the need shall arise.

Suitability

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the languages, traditional ways, history and cultures of the Indigenous population in the London region
• Current knowledge of Indigenous community services and resources
• Understanding of Indigenous homelessness, Indigenous harm reduction and Housing First best practices
• Experience with working with marginalized individuals
• Demonstrated ability to receive training support, supervision and direction
• Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal relations, problem-solving, crisis intervention, group dynamics, community development and other innovative approaches
• Understanding of cultural safety and an awareness of its impact on practice
• Skills in conflict resolution, mediation, and negotiation (to build trust and resolve disagreements)
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing workload demands in fast paced environment
• Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with others in a respectful manner as defined in the Atlohsa Code of Conduct
• Experience with SPDAT assessments
• Familiarity with Residential Tenancies Act
• Current Vulnerable Sector check

Consideration of Lived Experiences

While applicants are under no obligation to do so, Atlohsa welcomes applicants to indicate their own lived experiences of homelessness, substance use, and/or Indigenous community teachings within their application. Professional experiences, academic experiences, traditional teachings, and personal lived experiences are all valuable forms of knowledge.

Why Work for Atlohsa?
We offer competitive pay and benefits:

• $25.00 per hour
• 100% employer provided benefits
• Employer-Employee contributory Pension plan

We are committed to ensuring YOUR work-life balance and offer extensive paid time off:

• Three (3) weeks vacation, accessible in your first year of employment and increased entitlement based on years of service.
• Up to 12 paid sick days per year.
• Up to 12 paid self-development days per year
• We recognize 14 statutory holidays every year.

We have a strong commitment to our cultural teachings and traditional knowledge practices, which encompass not just our programs but our daily interactions in the workplace, including:

• Regular opportunities for staff to engage in ceremonies and cultural gatherings.
• Access for staff to connect with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to foster active participation in cultural traditions.

We strive to inspire, empower, and instill a profound sense of pride and belonging within the community while promoting Mino Bimaadiziwin, The Good Way of Life.

How to Apply
If interested to apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@atlohsa.com with Housing Support Worker in your subject line.

Within the body of your email, please provide answers to the following questions:

• Please briefly outline where your experience with or understanding of First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis communities comes from. You may note professional, academic, or your own personal lived/community experience.
• Are you a First Nations, Inuk, or Métis applicant? If yes, please indicate which community you are from. If you are not connected to your community, just write what you know.

At Atlohsa, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, however, due to the nature of our organization, preferences will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources to make arrangements.

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Location: London, Ontario
Closing Date: December 5, 2025
Employment Term: Both casual/relief and full-time options available
Salary:  $25.00 to $32.00 per hour

About Atlohsa
Atlohsa Family Healing Services is an Indigenous led non-profit organization in Southwestern Ontario dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities through traditional and land-based healing practices. Since 1986, we have provided low-barrier, wraparound services to individuals and families facing complex challenges such as mental wellness, substance use, homelessness, and domestic violence. Our holistic wellness approach is rooted in the Seven Sacred Grandfather Teachings and the Medicine Wheel Teachings, utilizing a Two-Eyed Seeing approach that emphasizes collaboration, mutual respect, and the recognition that both Indigenous and Western knowledge systems contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the world.

About the Program
Launched in December 2021, Wiigiwaaminaan Lodge is a collaborative initiative between Atlohsa Family Healing Services, St. Joseph's Health Care London, and the City of London, aimed at addressing Indigenous homelessness. The name "Wiigiwaaminaan," meaning "Our lodge we collectively look after" in Anishinaabemowin, emphasizes community care and shared responsibility. The lodge supports Indigenous individuals aged 16 and older through land-based services, offering a culturally resonant space alongside essential amenities like meals, showers, and laundry for the wider community.

About the Role
Using a holistic, Indigenous-led approach to the principles of Housing First and Indigenous Harm Reduction, the successful candidate will offer a range of personalized, outcome-focused supports to participants accessing the winter response site. The Community Care Worker will be responsible for supporting frontline staff in team approaches regarding participants, using their experience to help assess the needs of participants and leading by example in crisis situations. This may include providing lay counselling and proactively intervening in crises or conflicts that may arise due to aggressive or disruptive behavior stemming from substance use or mental health challenges. The Community Care Worker will ensure that frontline staff fulfill their outlined job duties and abide by the Giwetashkad Program Guidelines and the policies and procedures of Atlohsa Family Healing Services. They will work to ensure that Atlohsa Family Healing Services remains a safe space for all community members accessing services and programming by referring community members to more appropriate locations when necessary.

Suitability

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the languages, traditional ways, history, and cultures of the Indigenous population in the London region.
• Strong analysis of colonialism and the ways in which historical and ongoing colonization impacts Indigenous people intergenerationally.
• Current knowledge of Indigenous community services and resources.
• Understanding of Indigenous homelessness.
• Experience working with marginalized individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to receive training support, supervision, and direction.
• Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal relations, problem-solving, crisis intervention, group dynamics, community development, and other innovative approaches.
• Understanding of cultural safety and an awareness of its impact on practice.
• Skills in conflict resolution, mediation, and negotiation (to build trust and resolve disagreements).
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills with the ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with others in a respectful manner as defined in the Atlohsa Code of Conduct.
• Current Vulnerable Sector check required
• Current Driver’s license and clean driving abstract

While applicants are under no obligation to do so, Atlohsa welcomes applicants to indicate their own lived experiences of homelessness, substance use, and/or Indigenous community teachings within their application. Professional experiences, academic experiences, traditional teachings, and personal lived experiences are all valuable forms of knowledge.

Why Work for Atlohsa?
We have a strong commitment to our cultural teachings and traditional knowledge practices, which encompass not just our programs but our daily interactions in the workplace, including:

• Regular opportunities for staff to engage in ceremonies and cultural gatherings.
• Access for staff to connect with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to foster active participation in cultural traditions.

We strive to inspire, empower, and instill a profound sense of pride and belonging within the community while promoting Mino Bimaadiziwin, The Good Way of Life.

How to Apply
If interested to apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@atlohsa.com with Community Care Worker in your subject line.

Within the body of your email, please provide answers to the following questions:

• Please briefly outline where your experience with or understanding of First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis communities comes from. You may note professional, academic, or your own personal lived/community experience.
• Are you a First Nations, Inuk, or Métis applicant? If yes, please indicate which community you are from. If you are not connected to your community, just write what you know.

At Atlohsa, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, however, due to the nature of our organization, preferences will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources to make arrangements.

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: London, Ontario
Closing Date: December 6, 2025
Employment Term: Full-time; 1 year
contract
Salary: $25.00 to $32.00 per hour

About Atlohsa

Atlohsa Family Healing Services is an Indigenous led non-profit organization in Southwestern Ontario dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities through traditional and land-based healing practices. Since 1986, we have provided low-barrier, wraparound services to individuals and families facing complex challenges such as mental wellness, substance use, homelessness, and domestic violence. Our holistic wellness approach is rooted
in the Seven Sacred Grandfather Teachings and the Medicine Wheel Teachings, utilizing a Two-Eyed Seeing approach that emphasizes collaboration, mutual respect, and the recognition that both Indigenous and Western knowledge systems contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the world.

About the Program

The Street Outreach and Drop-in Centre program aims to support individuals experiencing homelessness by engaging them in the community and connecting with people "where they are at". Providing assistance grounded in the principles of wholistic wellness and Indigenous harm reduction. Located at Atlohsa Head Office, the Drop-in Centre offers a safe space for individuals to rest and access a variety of resources and services, the Outreach team is committed to meeting the basic needs of those they serve, as well as offering a cultural element in their basic needs packages, ensuring that at least one of the four sacred medicines is available to anyone in need. Additionally, the program connects participants to Atlohsa's Transitional Housing Program and other community resources, with the ultimate goal of helping individuals achieve permanent and stable housing.

About the Role

Using a wholistic Indigenous-led approach to principles of Harm Reduction and Housing First, the Housing Outreach Worker will offer
compassionate and assertive care and support to community members who may be experiencing homelessness, social stigma, unbalanced mental wellness, trauma and substance use. The Housing Outreach Worker builds relationships with community members who are unsheltered and who may be reluctant to access traditional support services. The Housing Outreach Worker provides support and advocacy to reduce the harmful effects of sleeping in public spaces/unsheltered while engaging community support towards creating a pathway to long-term
housing. The Housing Outreach Worker proactively intervenes when crisis or
conflict arises, which may include aggressive or disruptive behavior due to
substance use, mental health challenges, or trauma. The Housing Outreach Worker will work to ensure that Atlohsa Family Healing Services is a safe space for all community members accessing services and programs

Suitability

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the languages, traditional ways, history and cultures of the Indigenous population in the London region
• Strong analysis of colonialism and the ways in which historical and ongoing colonization impacts Indigenous peoples intergenerationally
• Understanding of Indigenous homelessness and Indigenous harm reduction
• Strong understanding of the needs of unsheltered people and knowledge on how to support a diverse community
• Experience with providing support and resources to the 2SLGBTQ community
• Willingness to work in outdoor locations in various weather and terrain settings
• Engage in regular case reviews, team and program meetings
• Demonstrated ability to receive training support, supervision and direction 
• Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal relations, problem-solving, crisis intervention, group dynamics, community development and other innovative approaches
• Skills in conflict resolution, mediation, and negotiation (to build trust and resolve disagreements)
• Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with others in a respectful manner as defined in the Atlohsa Code of Conduct
• Current Vulnerable Sector check and valid G Driver’s License

Consideration of Lived Experiences
While applicants are under no obligation to do so, Atlohsa welcomes applicants to indicate their own lived experiences of
homelessness, substance use, and/or Indigenous community teachings within their application. Professional experiences, academic experiences, traditional teachings, and personal lived experiences are all valuable forms of knowledge.

Why Work for Atlohsa?

We have a strong commitment to our
cultural teachings and traditional knowledge practices, which encompass not just our programs but our daily interactions in the workplace, including:

• Regular opportunities for staff to engage in ceremonies and cultural
  gatherings.
• Access for staff to connect with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to foster
  active participation in cultural traditions.

We strive to inspire, empower, and instill a profound sense of pride and
belonging within the community while promoting Mino Bimaadiziwin, The Good Way of Life.

How to Apply

If interested to apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@atlohsa.com with Housing
Outreach Worker in your subject line.

Within the body of your email, please provide answers to the following questions:

• Please briefly outline where your experience with or understanding of
  First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis communities comes from. You may note professional, academic, or your own personal lived/community experience.
• Are you a First Nations, Inuk, or Métis applicant? If yes, please indicate which community you are from. If you are not connected to your community, just write what you know.

At Atlohsa, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, however, due to the
nature of our organization, preferences will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources to make arrangements.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: London, Ontario
Closing Date: December 12, 2025
Employment Term: Full-time,
Permanent
Salary: $25.00 to $32.00 per hour

About Atlohsa
Atlohsa Family Healing Services is an Indigenous led non-profit organization in Southwestern Ontario dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities through traditional and land-based healing practices. Since 1986, we have provided low-barrier, wraparound services to individuals and families facing complex challenges such
as mental wellness, substance use, homelessness, and domestic violence. Our holistic wellness approach is rooted in the Seven Sacred Grandfather Teachings and the Medicine Wheel Teachings, utilizing a Two-Eyed Seeing approach that emphasizes collaboration, mutual respect, and the recognition that both Indigenous and Western knowledge systems contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the world.

About the Program
Launched in December 2021, Wiigiwaaminaan Lodge is a collaborative
initiative between Atlohsa Family Healing Services, St. Joseph's Health Care London, and the City of London, aimed at addressing Indigenous homelessness.
The name "Wiigiwaaminaan," meaning "Our lodge we collectively look after" in Anishinaabemowin, emphasizes community care and shared responsibility. The lodge supports Indigenous individuals aged 16 and older
through land-based services, offering a culturally resonant space alongside
essential amenities like meals, showers, and laundry for the wider community. 

About the Role
The cook reports to the Community Care Coordinator and works closely with the participants of Atlohsa’s various programming. The cook will work in a team setting out of Wiigiwaaminaan hub.  This position requires a strong working knowledge of industrial kitchen equipment, the ability to scale recipes, and demonstrated proficiency with various cooking methods.  The cook will also be responsible for some grocery shopping and delivery of the meals.  The cook will work collaboratively with the Community Care Coordinator to help develop menus, recipes, and assist in programming.

Suitability

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the languages, traditional ways, history and cultures of the Indigenous population in the London region
• Current knowledge of Indigenous community services and resources
• Kitchen experience and meal preparation an asset
• Access to a vehicle to deliver meals and valid Driver’s License
• Current Food Handler certificate
• Demonstrated ability to receive training support, supervision and direction
• Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal relations, problem-solving, crisis intervention, group dynamics, community development and other innovative approaches
• Understanding of cultural safety and an awareness of its impact on practice
• Skills in conflict resolution, mediation, and negotiation (to build trust and resolve disagreements)
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing workloads demands in fast paced environment
• Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with others in a respectful manner as defined in the Atlohsa Code of Conduct
• Current Vulnerable Sector check

Consideration of Lived Experiences

While applicants are under no obligation to do so, Atlohsa welcomes applicants to indicate their own lived experiences of homelessness, substance use, and/or Indigenous community teachings within their application. Professional experiences, academic experiences, traditional teachings, and personal lived experiences are all valuable forms of knowledge.

Why Work for Atlohsa?
We offer competitive pay and benefits: 

• $25–$32 an hour per hour
• 100% employer provided benefits
• Employer-Employee contributory
  Pension plan

We are committed to ensuring YOUR work-life balance and offer extensive
paid time off:

• Three (3) weeks vacation, accessible
  in your first year of employment and increased entitlement based on years of
  service.
• Up to 12 paid sick days per year.
• Up to 12 paid self-development days
  per year
• We recognize 14 statutory holidays
  every year.

        
We have a strong commitment to our cultural teachings and traditional
knowledge practices, which encompass not just our programs but our daily
interactions in the workplace, including:

• Regular opportunities for staff to
  engage in ceremonies and cultural gatherings.
• Access for staff to connect with
  Elders and Knowledge Keepers to foster active participation in cultural
  traditions.

We strive to inspire, empower, and
instill a profound sense of pride and belonging within the community while
promoting Mino Bimaadiziwin, The Good Way of Life.

How to Apply
If interested to apply for this position, please submit your resume and
cover letter to jobs@atlohsa.com with Cook in your subject line.

Within the body of
your email, please provide answers to the following questions:

• Please briefly outline where your experience with or understanding of First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis communities comes from. You may note professional, academic, or your own personal lived/community experience.
• Are you a First Nations, Inuk, or Métis applicant? If yes, please indicate which community you are from. If you are not connected to your community, just write what you know.

At Atlohsa, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all
qualified candidates to apply, however, due to the
nature of our organization, preferences will be given to qualified
Indigenous applicants.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout
the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other
meetings, please contact Human Resources to make arrangements.

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.