First Nations/metis/inuit Candidates - Parry Sound, Canada - Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services

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_Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services is currently in the designation process to become a fully mandated Child Well-Being Agency to provide Prevention and Protection Services. We serve the communities of Wahnapitae, Dokis, Henvey, Magnetawan, Shawanaga, and Wausauksing First Nations._
Reporting to the Manager of Cultural Services, the Team Assistant provides a complete range of administrative support

services to the Cultural Services team.


Clerical and Reception Support:


  • Provide efficient and effective clerical and reception support to the team.
  • Perform clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, faxing, photocopying and filing
  • Ensure Team 'Shared Calendar' is up to date
  • Record and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
  • Respond to telephone inquiries for staff and services

Administrative Functions:


  • Coordinate and perform daytoday administrative duties.
  • Manage and monitor the administrative workload within the team
  • Coordinate and maintain office equipment and supplies
  • Order, distribute and maintain inventory of supplies
  • Prepare, organize, schedule and document team meetings

Financial Coordination and Public Relations:


  • Administer financial processes and to develop and distribute promotional material.
  • Responsible for team petty cash and ensuring monthly reports are forwarded to the Finance Department
  • Implement financial processes in the performance of duties such as purchase orders, securing quotes, etc.
  • Support the development and implementation of an Agency comprehensive public relations strategy
  • Order and distribute public relations pamphlets and supplies

Total Compensation Includes:


  • OMERS Pension Plan
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits Plan
  • Statutory Holidays
  • Competitive Vacation
  • Employment Assistance Program

Worksite Location:
Parry Sound.


Application Deadline:
Open until filled.


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REQUIREMENTS:


  • Self-Identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit
  • Strong oral/written communication skills
  • Administrative Assistant or related diploma
  • Two (2) years' experience in an administration position in a First Nation or Aboriginal social services agency
  • Knowledge of Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services programs and services
  • Respect for, sensitivity towards as well as knowledge and understanding of Anishnawbek culture, traditions and the Seven Grandfather Teachings
  • Basic knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
  • Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs and traditions in responding to child welfare
  • Knowledge of traditional practices, ceremonies and teachings
  • Must provide a clear Police Records Check
  • Vulnerable Sector
  • Must provide a Class 'G' Ontario Driver's License
  • Must have $1M auto insurance liability coverage
  • Must provide an acceptable threeyear uncertified Driver's Abstract


Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services is a culture based organization responsive to the holistic needs of all children, youth and families.

Niijaansinaanik provides services that reflect values, beliefs, and principles rooted within the Anishinabek culture. We believe the care of children and youth is the responsibility of an entire community.

While working in the present, we acknowledge history and its impacts on our people in relations to outside influences, and strive to build a strong, healthy future for all children, youth, families and communities.


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