Administrative Coordinator - London, Canada - Anishnabeg Outreach Training and Employment Inc

Anishnabeg Outreach Training and Employment Inc

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) is a diverse, multiservice Indigenous health and wellness agency, who has recently embarked on a new initiative and extended its services in the field of early learning and childcare. Guided and supported by the Journey Together Indigenous planning committee,

SOAHAC is the operator and licensee of Nshwaasnangong.

Nshwaasnangong is a place for Indigenous young children and families to honour, rekindle, and express their identities as Indigenous Peoples; where kindness and compassion helps everyone to have a sense of belonging; where we nurture our well-being, while living in sync with community and all creation, where we engage deeply with questions and possibilities.

The Child Care at Nshwaasnangong offers licensed childcare for up to 88 children ages 0-6 years of age old.

The adjoining Family Centre is a place to connect with opportunities offered for young children, families, and youth, including ceremonies, land-based learning, knowledge exchange and community supports.

Nshwaasnangong is located at 449 Hill Street in London, Ontario.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Centre Manager, we are currently seeking an Administrative Coordinator who exemplifies exceptional organizational skills and productivity to become an integral part of our team.

This position will be entrusted with proficient management of schedules, optimization of processes, and seamless facilitation of communication among students, parents, and educators.

Your invaluable contributions will encompass the coordination of staff meetings, oversight of professional development activities, ensure that all relevant legislative requirements are met with 100% compliance, meticulous record-keeping, and checklist maintenance.

_Key Job Requirements_

Early Childhood Education diploma, OR, currently working towards Early Childhood Education diploma, OR relevant education and/or experience.
A demonstrated commitment to language revitalization and reclaiming cultural identities.
Knowledge of the Indigenous histories, cultures, creation stories, and language of the Indigenous population in the London area
Willingness to participate in Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, teachings, and ceremonies.
Must be able to meet the legislative requirements for working in a licensed child care setting
Obtain/maintain a clean and current vulnerable sector police check as a condition of employment.
Access to reliable transportation
Uptodate immunization and records
Current First Aid and CPR certification
Superior critical thinking, analytical and problemsolving skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
Understands business objectives, annual priorities and key deliverables, annual reporting cycles.
Outstanding integrity, initiative, creativity, and passion.

_Responsibilities_

Analyze project progress and performance and produce status reports.
Assisting management to ensure that all relevant legislative requirements are met with 100% compliance, including Children and Family Services/Childcare licensing, Public Health Department, Fire Department, Municipal bylaws, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Employment Standards, Human Rights Code, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
Assist in the implementation of policies and procedures to support staff and meet the children's needs.
Provide pedagogical orientation for new hires, acts as a resource to all staff.
Ensuring the safety of staff and children by learning and acknowledging all children's diverse needs.
Coordinate staff meetings, preparing agendas and minutes.
Coordinates and/or leads projects and special events.
Maintaining a healthy physical, emotional, and social environment conducive to learning.
Maintaining building upkeep including organization of building contracted services, visual displays/bulletin boards, signage, and office area.
Recommends quality improvement ideas to facilitate effective and efficient processes.
Identifies issues for escalation to the Manager with proposed solutions.
Recruiting and selecting qualified staff in conjunction with the centre manager and overseeing staff development through continuous trainings.
Scheduling for business needs, supporting staff, ready for business standards and delegation and execution of duties.

This job may require additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by the centre manager.

SOAHAC values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer; however, hiring preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants (please self-identify).

SOAHAC is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with