2026-060 - Community Safety Manager

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek; Naughton; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with matched contributions (5%)

EFAP program

Health and insurance coverage

Job summary

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek seeks a Community Safety Manager to lead an Indigenous‑led approach to safety that goes beyond policing, addressing root causes and long‑term wellness for the community.

You will plan, implement, and evaluate Community Safety and Well‑Being initiatives, coordinate internal and external communications, and support vulnerable members while strengthening safety, health, and resilience in Naughton and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in a related field.
• 2+ years of program/organizational management or emergency management experience.
• Knowledge of First Nation safety, mental health, and unwritten rules; strong project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of Community Safety and Well-Being Plans that address local priorities and support the long-term safety, health, and well-being of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Debendaagziwaad.
• Identify emerging community safety issues, trends, and risks, and develop Indigenous-led strategies, programs, and initiatives that address community-specific concerns, including substance use, family violence, community disorder, and vulnerable populations.
• Coordinate community safety planning activities through consultations, needs assessments, data collection, and stakeholder engagement processes.
• Coordinate internal communications related to community safety programs, policies, procedures, and operational activities.
• Manage external communications including community updates, public information initiatives, stakeholder communications, and community awareness activities.

Skills

Emergency management experience

Community engagement

Project management

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in Emergency Management, Criminology, Crime Prevention, Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Health, or Public Administration

Job description

ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a strong and proud Nation by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.

Competition Number: 2026-060

Position: Community Safety Manager

Department: Operations

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary: $36- $48/HR – 35 Hours per Week

Location: Naughton, ON

Closing Date: September 22, 2026, at 4:00pm

**AT THIS TIME, WE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT INTERNAL EMPLOYEES AND BAND MEMBERS**

POSITION SCOPE:

A Community Safety Manager will plan and administer a strategic, holistic and Indigenous-led approach to protecting and supporting community safety in a manner that goes beyond traditional policing and crime prevention and addresses root causes of systemic issues. The Community Safety Manager will ensure culturally grounded and self-determined operations while focused on long-term wellness, crime reduction and prevention, and support for vulnerable community members

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A University Degree or College Diploma in Emergency Management, Criminology, Crime Prevention, Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Health, or Public Administration.
• 2+ years of experience in program / organizational management, emergency management, or community engagement.
• Ability to understand and navigate complex organizational or governmental dynamics, power structures, and unwritten rules, along with extensive knowledge of First Nation safety and mental health, and strong project management capabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of Community Safety and Well-Being Plans that address local priorities and support the long-term safety, health, and well-being of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Debendaagziwaad.
• Identify emerging community safety issues, trends, and risks, and develop Indigenous-led strategies, programs, and initiatives that address community-specific concerns, including substance use, family violence, community disorder, and vulnerable populations.
• Coordinate community safety planning activities through consultations, needs assessments, data collection, and stakeholder engagement processes.
• Coordinate internal communications related to community safety programs, initiatives, policies, procedures, and operational activities.
• Manage external communications including community updates, public information initiatives, stakeholder communications, and community awareness activities.

We offer attractive benefits, opportunities for advancement and an engaging work environment. We offer a RRSP with a matched contribution at a rate 5%, EFAP program, and health and insurance coverage and benefits.

Please refer to our website: https://atikamekshenganishnawbek.ca/ for posting details. A detailed job description is available upon request. Please quote the Competition No. in your cover letter and resume, and submit by email to [e-mail], or by mail to:

Human Resources,

25 Reserve Rd,

Naughton, ON

P0M 2M0

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.