Scheduling Coordinator

Scheduling Coordinator

About Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society:

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation has come together to create and assert Nigig Nibi Ki-win, which name came to the AOPFN Tanakìwin by way of our naming ceremony conducted in accordance with Inàkonigewin. For greater certainty, our inherent right to self-government, as affirmed by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and s. 35 of the Canadian Constitution Act, 1982, includes jurisdiction in relation to the wellbeing of Ninìdjànisinànig, Weshkinìgidjig, and their families. 

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan have cared for our Ninìdjànisinànig and Weshkinìgidjig in accordance with our customs and traditions. Ninìdjànisinànig, Weshkinìgidjig, and their families thrived because they were immersed in their language, connected to the land, and cared for by their people. Inàkonigewin has governed these lands for millennia, well before any colonial laws were brought and imposed on our people and lands. By asserting this Law through Nigig Nibi-Ki-win, we are not bringing into force a new law, but using our knowledge of Inàkonigewin to provide aid to our people in a modern context, in a way that cares for them, our ancestors, and our descendants. The only way to undo the damage that has been inflicted on our people by colonial governments is to re-assert our inherent right to care for our Ninìdjànisinànig and Weshkinìgidjig.

The Position:

Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society is recruiting for a Scheduling Coordinator. This is a full-time position.

The Scheduling Coordinator will organize and manage work shifts all for employees within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Creating shift schedules based on department requirements
• Assigning shifts to employees based on employment agreements
• Balancing workloads to ensure even distribution of shifts and to avoid over-staffing
• Managing time-off requests while ensuring adequate coverage
• Handling shift changes while ensuring compliance with organizational policies
• Communicating shift schedules in a timely manner
• Addressing employee concerns
• Monitoring attendance of employees
• Ensuring compliance with labour laws and company policies
• Adjusting schedules in real-time as required
• Forecasting staffing needs
• Providing training and development

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, management, or a related program of study. A combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
• Previous experience in scheduling, workforce management, or similar role is preferred.
• Experience in human resources or project management is an asset.
• Experience working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (FNIM) people in a community-based setting is an asset.
• Criminal reference check to be provided on request.

Knowledge:

• Indigenous culture and traditions.
• HRIS scheduling software systems and relevant federal employment legislation.
• Local, regional, and provincial Indigenous and non-Indigenous services.
• Child welfare legislation, mandates, standards of practice, policies, and procedures such as the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, Bill C-92, Jordan’s Principle, Customary Care, etc.

Abilities:

• Effectively organizing and prioritizing tasks is essential.
• Working under the pressure of time constraints, unexpected changes, and competing priorities.
• Developing and reviewing scheduling policies and procedures to create and maintain best practices.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Efficiently managing time and resources to meet scheduling deadlines and objectives.
• Problem solving ability.
• Working in an interdisciplinary team environment.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Pension plan
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Paid sick days, vacation and special days
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays
• Health spending account (dental, vision, prescriptions)

Nigig promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons who identify as indigenous will be given preference as this role serves the needs of members of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to a) the qualified Indigenous person who is a member of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation; then to, b) the qualified Indigenous person; then to, c) the qualified non-Indigenous candidate.