Indigenous Responsible Gambling Coordinator - Thunder Bay, Canada - Ontario Native Women's Association

Ontario Native Women's Association

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Thunder Bay, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

_Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants.
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Why make ONWA your career choice?
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Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change.

ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:
_**- Competitive salaries

Generous paid vacation time
Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
Additional paid stat and civic holidays
35hour work week
Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision, and EAP. All premiums are covered by the employer.
Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
Competitive Retirement Savings Plan
Paid sick days
Paid cultural/personal wellness days
Flexible scheduling to support worklife balance
Ongoing professional development.
Possible reimbursement on a portion of cell phone and internet expenses
Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions

VISION:

At the Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honor the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community, provincially, nationally, and internationally for generations to come.

SCOPE:

The
Indigenous Responsible Gambling Coordinator is to provide community awareness, education, prevention, and resource development for the benefit of all Indigenous women and their families in an effort to reduce the harm that is associated with problem gambling.

The Gambling Coordinator will work in partnership with community agencies/services/organizations, to build capacity and to ensure that Indigenous Women and their families have access to resources and prevention strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Postsecondary diploma/degree in Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Women's Studies with a minimum two (2) years' work experience in community service delivery role.
Excellent administrative/coordination duties.
Excellent communication skills: written, oral, and computer.
Ability to plan, organize and to manage time effectively.
Highly motivated, ability to work with mínimal supervision and able to meet strict reporting deadlines.
Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.
Capacity to problem solve and to see different perspectives.
Experience with project coordination.
Experience in the delivery of programs and services.
Knowledge of and relationships with other service agencies, ability to network and create/maintain these relationships.
A cellular phone and internet access are required for this position.
Must be willing and able to work flexible working from home arrangement if required. This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements. This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by the ONWA.
Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Software, internet, and general office equipment.
Ability to travel.
Reliable vehicle, appropriate vehicle insurance coverage and valid Ontario "G" class driver's license.
Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records check, reliable cellphone. Valid 1st Aid/CPR.
Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.

- _ONWA is committed on implementing measures to protect its community members, staff, and other stakeholders from COVID-19. As a result, ONWA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy. Exemptions will be made for those with a valid medical exemption; proof of the exemption will be required._