Circle Catalyst: First Nations, Metis, and Inuit - Waterloo, Canada - Anishnabeg Outreach Training and Employment Inc

Anishnabeg Outreach Training and Employment Inc

Verified Company

Waterloo, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

SOAHAC provides services to Indigenous people including those who live on and off reserve, status, non-status, Inuit, and Métis within the Southwest, Waterloo-Wellington and Erie St Clair regions.

SOAHAC has a mandate of ensuring that health services are accessible, of high quality, and are culturally appropriate. It is SOAHAC's objective to build health care capacity within Indigenous communities.

_Requirements_

Master's degree in a related field (e.g., community development, social planning), plus progressively responsible related experience or equivalent.
Proven skill/abilities in Two-Eyed Seeing to foster healthy relationship building, community consultation and facilitation, strategic planning, change management, collaboration, negotiation, diplomacy, public speaking, public relations, and demonstrating accountability.
Creative and innovative thinking with demonstrated record of success in planning and managing strategic and operational projects from inception to completion.
Demonstrate through professional and personal experiences the principles of equity and the development of practices and policies grounded in Indigenous knowledge/perspectives.
Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies, procedures, related legislation, and the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Advocacy and Advisory Circle governance model.
Analytical, problem solving, research, and continuous improvement skills to manage activities of staff, partners, and community stakeholders; analyze diverse and complex community, political, socioeconomic factors to advise on strategies and planning processes; and plan and develop objectives, goals, and priorities.
Proof of successful authoring of funding proposals; and ability to draft and write reports, communications, media releases and promotional materials for a variety of audiences.
Travel to various locations within Waterloo Region.
Valid Ontario "G" Driver's license; personal auto insurance and access to a reliable vehicle
Willingness to participate in Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, teachings and ceremonies.
Clean and current police check as a condition of employment.
Up to date immunizations and records.

Responsibilities:

Work with community partners, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Advocacy and Advisory Circle members, and other community stakeholders as an effective team member.
Advance priorities and balance objectives in a political/community environment while maintaining positive and professional working relationships and partnerships; respond helpfully to and facilitate differences of opinion, complaints, and requests.
Take a broad view of issues, events, and activities and understand and problemsolve their longerterm impacts and wider implications.
Read and interpret policies, procedures, statistical information, contracts, proposals, and reports.
Prioritize new learning and facilitate knowledgesharing events.
Present proposals, reports, and workshops.
Demonstrate computer skills, with ability to use software such as Microsoft Office.
Adjust hours to include evenings and weekends to accommodate stakeholder schedule.
Maintains a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity in all interactions and correspondence.

_This job may require additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by First Nations, Métis and Inuit Advisory and Advocacy Circle._
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