Job Description
Department: Administration
Program: Communications
Report To: Communications Manager
Term of Employment: Full-time Permanent
Hours of Work: up to 37.5 hrs per week
Level: Level 5 ($27.75 – $34.50)
Closing Date: Monday, March 23, 2026 4:00pm EST
The Pow Wow Coordinator is responsible for the overall planning, organization and coordination of the Annual Chippewa of Nawash Traditional Pow Wow including: budgeting, marketing and promotion and take down of the Pow Wow grounds, organize performers/drummers, dancers and vendors, organizing fundraising activities and networking with local organizations for sponsorship and donations, recruit and train volunteers recognition event.
Qualifications
- OSSD (grade 12 or equivalent)
- Supervisory experience or in a role responsible for recruitment and training.
- Work experience in a finance and office administration type role
- Knowledge of or experience in hospitality management
- Must be bondable
- Knowledge of Chippewas of Nawash Pow Wow Event
- Skilled with marketing and ability to use various social media platforms
- Skilled with office equipment and various software including Adobe, Miscrosof tie. Outlook, Word, Excel
- Event Planning Experience an asset
- Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s licence
- Acceptable recent Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
- First Aid Certification an asset
Equivalencies that include a combination of education and experience may be considered.
How to Apply
Submit cover letter and resume addressing qualifications outlined
Drop off or mail to: Administration Office, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, 135 Lakeshore Blvd. Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario, N0H 2T0. Identify position applied for on outside of the envelope. Fax: 519.534.2130 E-mail: employment@nawash.ca For more information or to obtain a copy of the job description, please visit our website https://www.nawash.ca/employment-opportunities/ or by call the Band Office at 519.534.1689
· All applications are appreciated, however, only those selected to interview will be contacted. We strive to provide current CNUFN Employees and CNUFN Band Members with correspondence in regards to the status of their application/candidacy
· Preference will be given to CNUFN Band Members and those of Aboriginal decent who identify at time of application
· While COVID-19 vaccinations are not currently mandatory, they are encouraged for the safety of all employees, clients and community as a whole; a policy is in place, and accommodations are provided for those unvaccinated
· Due to the nature of positions, a recent acceptable Criminal Record and or Vulnerable Sector Check may be requested and paid by the Employer
