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About Us

Chippewas of Nawash First Nation (CNUFN) is a warm and welcoming community located approximately 20 minutes from Wiarton and 50 minutes north of Owen Sound, along the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay. The surrounding area offers a mix of small-town and rural living, with access to local amenities, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community. Set near the scenic trails of the Niagara Escarpment, the region is ideal for those who enjoy nature, culture, and a balanced way of life.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with annual wage increases
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents.

• An optional registered pension plan
• Generous paid time off

• Full-time hours

• Professional Growth includes paid training programs, software certifications, and tuition reimbursement to help advance your career.
• Friendly and supportive work environment

JOB PURPOSE

To supervise and support the operations of the newly formed recreation department that includes, but not limited to, the operations and maintenance of:

• Nawash Ice Rink
• Nawash beaches;
• Nawash Parkettes;
• Nawash Baseball Ball Diamond and Park

The applicant must complete CIT (Certified Ice Technician) Program within 12 months of work commencement.

Due to the unique set of duties, training will be provided by the employer.

KEY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Three (3) direct reports
2. Assists in the recruitment and retention of qualified staff by:
3. Ensuring current job descriptions are in place;
4. Participating in the hiring process as may be required;
5. Enabling new staff to integrate successfully into the workplace by providing orientation and onboarding;
6. Assisting in the coordination of training and other opportunities for staff development.
7. Meeting with staff to resolve production and personnel problems.
8. Budget management and reporting financials
9. Report writing

Ice Maintenance

1. Ensures a schedule is created for ice surfacing equipment and ensures to maintain and flood ice surfaces to a specified thickness
2. Directs installs and removes ice
3. Coordinate a variety of carpentry minor repairs such as making adjustments to arena boards and doors
4. Coordinates a variety of minor electrical repairs such as replacing light ballasts, light tubes, breakers, fuses and receptacles
5. Coordinates the sanding and painting of surfaces such as concrete walls and floors
6. Coordinates a variety of minor plumbing repairs such as repairing toilets, sinks, urinals and faucets
7. Coordinates the replacement of belts and other parts on condensers, fans and pumps

Supervisor Duties

• Supervises a motivated, competent, dedicated, and responsible staff who perform at a consistently satisfactory level by:
• Ensuring there are up-to-date, results-oriented job descriptions, and standards to guide the day-to-day work of staff.
• Maintaining an up to date personnel record.
• Providing training in custodian methods and procedures and orientation to equipment.
• Ensuring systems are in place to measure staff performance against workplans and job descriptions.
• Assisting in evaluation and implementation of reports, decisions, and results of departments in relation to established goals, and recommending new approaches, policies & procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of services provided.

Supervisor and Nawash Staff

Provides supervision and coordinates activities of staff by:

1. Develops lists of Ice Rink cleaning duties and audit system;
2. Develops HVAC maintenance checks;
3. Develops Ice Maker Machine maintenance checks
4. Creating preventative maintenance plan;
5. Oversees Sprung Building repairs;
6. Oversees industrial refrigerant protocols
7. Ensuring all hazardous products that come into the workplace are labelled (i.e. WHMIS) and to prepare and apply a workplace label when appropriate.
8. Maintaining an inventory (records) of supplies, equipment, and repairs,
9. Acting as authorized signatory for the units weekly accounts payable.
10. Ensuring that all financial decisions and actions are consistent with the directives and policies approved by Council.
11. Ensuring consistent compliance with approved budgets and funding criteria.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

• Grade 12 or GED;
• Minimum of two years custodian or facilities maintenance experience

Designations, Licences & Requirements:

• Results of a current criminal reference and vulnerable sector check.
• Must have a valid class G driver’s license and a reliable vehicle
• Training and Certification in WHMIS, Occupational Health & Safety Awareness, Workplace Violence & Harassment Training, COVID-19 Health & Safety, Health & Safety Overview

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic knowledge & Health & Safety regulations.
• The political structures and practices of the CNUFN.
• Computer literate with specific knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
• The ability to lead by personal example, to motivate and develop a capable work force in a fair and effective manner, based on the team approach and consistent with the policies of the First Nation.
• The applicant is willing to undertake first-year training program for Ice Rink specific skills.
• Attend the Vendor Orientation for Industrial Refrigerant

How to Apply?

Submit cover letter and resume that clearly highlight how your experience and qualifications align with the requirements of the position. Late applications will not be considered.

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 calling the Band Office at 226-798-6068.

• 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

By Email: employment@nawash.ca