EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Jordans Principle Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Health
COMPETITION#: 2024-003
LOCATION: Moose Factory
TERM: Full Time -1 Year Fixed Term Contract
POSTED: Wednesday January 24, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Monday February 05, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Family Services Manager, Jordan's Principle aims to ensure all First Nations children have access to public services ordinarily available to other Canadian children while not experiencing any service denials, delays or disruptions related to their First Nation status. All First Nations children whether on or off reserve, from 0-19 years old, regardless of their health or social status, may be eligible for Jordan’s Principle funding if they have an identified need for a publicly funded health or social service.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Degree, Diploma or Certificate specific to Indigenous studies in, but not limited to: Aboriginal Community Worker, Social Services, Child and Family Wellness, Early Childhood Education, Children with Special Needs
• Minimum three (3) years related experience.
• Knowledge of community resources throughout the Mushkegowuk Council Territory and urban based settings.
• Direct work experience with Indigenous people and communities and a demonstrated understanding regarding related issues and challenges.
• Sensitive to the culture and history of First Nations people.
• Ability to travel regulatory to Mushkegowuk Council First Nations communities.
• Must have Valid Ontario’s Class G Driver’s Licence

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Mushkegowuk Council offers a competitive compensation package, as well as a cohesive work environment and opportunities for development.

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Matched Pension Contributions
• Generous Vacation and Leave Entitlements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the Council will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM

SUBMIT RESUME AND THREE (3) RECENT WORK REFERENCES with their phone numbers and emails, quoting Competition# 2024-003 no later than 4:00 PM on Monday February 05, 2024 to:

• Human Resources Department
  MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL
  P.O. Box 370
  Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0

Resumes can be emailed to: hr@mushkegowuk.ca or faxed to 705-658-2293

NOTE

• Mushkegowuk Council is dedicated to providing quality equitable and accessible support and advisory services to respond to and meet the social, economic, cultural, educational, spiritual, and political needs of first nations, thereby improving the quality of life of our people.
• We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you have any accessibility or special requirements, please let us know and we will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable legislation.