Atlohsa Family Healing Services
Job Title: Healing Lodge Program Manager
Location: London, Ontario
Employment Term: Full-time; Contract (18 months)
Salary: $75,000 to $90,000 per year
Openings: 1
Closing Date: September 15, 2026
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 Ndakiimnaan Healing Lodge provides culturally appropriate and holistic services aimed at supporting Indigenous peoples in their healing journeys from the effects of intergenerational trauma, addictions, and various life challenges. Designed to deliver 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. This program emphasizes land-based healing, incorporating traditional practices, ceremonies, and community involvement to empower participants, particularly in the prevention and healing from gender-based violence. By focusing on holistic wellness strategies, the program seeks to build resilience and enhance the overall well-being of its participants.
Role and Responsibility
Using a wholistic Indigenous-led approach to principles of harm reduction and trauma-informed care, the Healing Lodge Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing and continually developing the program service delivery which aims to support Indigenous peoples’ healing from the effects of intergenerational trauma. Reporting to the Director of Community Support, the Program Manager implements strategic plans within approved budgetary guidelines, legislative requirements, regulations, policies, procedures and mission of the organization. The Healing Lodge Program Manager provides trauma-informed staff supervision and maintains staffing schedules. The Program Manager will guide their team in constructively supporting the programming needs of other Atlohsa department’s participants. Using experience and effective management skills, the Program Manager is an innovative strategic thinker with the ability to creatively design plans for new, improved services and programs for the organization.
As the Ndakiimnaan Healing Lodge is still in it’s infancy with a bed-based program, the Program Manager will be responsible for expanding the day programming to include regular in-town activities while simultaneously establishing and implementing a roll-out process to build the team’s capacity, develop policies and procedures to ensure regulatory and ministry compliance, and establish and maintain community relationships. The Program Manager will be responsible for creating and implementing short and long-term operational plans and annual operational budgets.
Suitability
- Master’s degree in social work and/or related field.
- In-depth understanding of addictions and substance use as it pertains to treatment and healing.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a bed-based addictions treatment center.
- Experience working with Indigenous peoples who have been exposed to violence/abuse, homelessness.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the traditional healing practices, languages, 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.
- Leadership experience and demonstrated ability to provide training support and supervision.
- Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal relations, problem-solving, crisis intervention, group dynamics, community development and other innovative approaches.
- Comprehensive understanding of program implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrate strong organizational/time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, define measurable objectives, outcomes and meet timelines.
- 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.
- Knowledge of the First Nation Mental Wellness Continuum Framework and the Native Wellness Assessment are assets.
- Demonstrated experience in working with First Nations Communities/committees, working groups, Chiefs and Councils and Boards of Directors will be considered an asset.
- Valid Ontario G-Class Driver’s License, First Aid and CPR certificate and current Vulnerable Sector Check
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:
- $75,000 to $90,000 per year
- 100% employer provided benefits
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.
- 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 [email protected] with Healing Lodge Program Manager 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.
Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- • 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.
Work Location: In person
