Program Support Staff

Program Support Staff

Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society is growing our team! 

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 Program Support Staff for prevention services. These are part-time positions. Candidates must be willing to work up to 24 hours per week, primarily evenings and weekends.

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 and records messages
• Greets and assists the public and staff with general inquiries
• Assists in and facilitates meal planning for various programs
• Runs errands
• Promotes and collects feedback from workshops, programs and events
• Promotes and encourages community participation

• Post-secondary education in social services, children and youth, early childhood education or recreation is an asset
• Grade 12 education with relevant work experience
• A minimum of a class G driver’s licence, access to a dependable vehicle and the ability to obtain passenger insurance
• Able to provide a clear police records check with vulnerable sector screening
• Enjoy working directly with children and youth
• Experience with computers, Microsoft Office and using the internet
• Experience with general office procedures and practices
• Ability to deal with interruptions
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid certificate (or willing to obtain)

We Offer:

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

Preference in Hiring

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.