Program Support Staff

Program Support Staff

Join our dynamic and dedicated team as we continue to develop capacity within the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and the greater unceded Algonquin territory. With our child well-being law, Nigig Nibi Ki-win, now fully in force, the community embraces a step in reconciliation by reclaiming jurisdiction over the safety and well-being of our children, youth and families.

We are recruiting for a Program Support Staff for prevention services. This is a full-time position.

Program Support Staff provide a range of professional support to the programming team and assist in the facilitation of programming.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates group activities and programs with children, youth and adults
• Answers incoming calls and directs accordingly, records messages
• Greets and assists the public and staff with general inquiries
• Assists the program lead(s) in the facilitation of program plans
• Organizes facilities for meeting places, resource people, transportation for excursions, materials and an agenda for all meetings
• Engages with and keeps community informed of planned events and activities
• Assists in preparing activity calendars for community and Nigig newsletters

• Post-secondary education related to social services, early childhood education, child and youth worker program, recreation, or Grade 12 with relevant work experience to support the role.
• A class G driver’s licence, access to a dependable vehicle, ability to obtain passenger insurance and a clean driver’s abstract
• Clear police record check with vulnerable sector screening
• Enjoy working directly with children and youth
• Experience with computers, Microsoft software, and the internet
• Experience in general office procedures and practices
• Ability to deal with constant interruptions and varied clientele
• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Conduct oneself in a professional, unbiased manner at all times
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may change from time to time
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Current CPR & Standard First Aid certificate, or willingness to obtain

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Employment benefits and pension plan
• Paid sick, vacation and special day leave
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants at all stages of the recruitment and selection process. For confidential requests, contact employment@nigignibi.com

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.