Job Description
Program/Dept: Native Child Welfare
Reports To: Family Services Supervisor
Type of Employment: Full-time permanent
Wage: $22.66 – $28.18 per hour
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Closing Date: Monday, March 23, 2026 4:00pm EST
The Right to play program is designed to develop young leaders (ages 10 – 30 years) and empower them to creative positive change. The Community mentor will be trained to facilitate the Youth Leadership Program modules, as well as holding responsibility for implementing the Right to Play Leadership Program; design and implement the PLAY After School Program.
Qualifications
- Minimum of College Diplomas in any of the following areas (Community Services; Child & Youth Worker; Recreation & Leisure; Social Services Worker; ECE, Business – Human Resources; Office Administration); Aboriginal specific programs (community advocacy, education, family and child services) or equivalent community experience.
- Two (2) – three (3) years’ experience working with youth and children in recreation, arts and cultural programming.
- Two (2) – three (3) years’ experience in coordinating large events for 59+ people
- One (1) – two (2) years’ facilitating workshops for groups of 10 or more
- Must submit current Criminal Record Check and CAS background checks
- Use of Microsoft and computer programs, internet, email
- Ability to manage budgets, complete reports, collect data and program statistics
- Valid Ontario Driver’s G Licence, and access to transportation (Preference is an “F” licence)
How to Apply
Submit cover letter – must address the qualifications outlined with resume.
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
