Financial Navigator – MSSI

Kenora Chiefs; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenora Chiefs Advisory seeks a Financial Navigator to support Anishinaabe individuals and those with disabilities across eight First Nations. The role delivers tax preparation, benefits access, financial coaching, budgeting, and ID assistance in a culturally grounded, trauma-informed manner.

Based at Niisaachewan, ON, the position is a full-time contract ending March 31, 2029, with salary 70,000–80,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Excellent computer skills, organizational skills, and networking skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Tax Filing & Notices of Assessment: Provide tax filing support and obtain Notices of Assessment for benefits.
• Benefits Navigation: Support applications for ODSP, OW, GST/HST credits, CTB, Disability Tax Credit, and other programs; assist with ID issues.
• Financial Coaching: Budgeting, credit, debt, and financial goal setting with trauma-informed approaches.
• Community Outreach: Travel to eight affiliated First Nations; conduct community workshops in plain language and Anishinaabemowin where possible.
• Data Collection & Reporting: Track service delivery and contribute to evaluation for funders and stakeholders.

Skills

Independent work

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Networking skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education (Social Work)

Tax preparation software familiarity

Experience with Indigenous communities

Knowledge of financial systems & government benefits

Trauma-informed practices knowledge

Experience with First Nation communities

Job description

Position Description

The Financial Navigator is a member of Kenora Chiefs Advisory’s Min-O-Qwe-Ke-Ga-Bwe’in Social Services Initiative (MSSI) Team. Under the direction of the Manager of Community & Social Programs, the Financial Navigator supports Anishinaabe individuals and those living with disabilities across eight affiliated First Nations. This role provides direct financial empowerment services including tax preparation, benefit access, financial coaching, budgeting support, and ID assistance. The Financial Navigator will deliver culturally grounded, trauma-informed services that promote financial stability and long-term independence.

Position Title

Financial Navigator (new)

Department

Health Promotion, Min O Qwe Ke Ga Bwe’in Social Services Initiative

Term

Full-time contract, ending March 31, 2029

Salary

70,000 to 80,000 based on experience and education

Location

22 Band Office Rd, Niisaachewan, Ontario

Reports to: Manager of Community & Social Programs

Duties and Responsibilities

Tax Filing & Notices of Assessment

• Provide tax filing support tailored to clients’ unique needs.
• Assist clients in obtaining up-to-date Notices of Assessment to access benefits.

Benefits Navigation

• Support applications and renewals for ODSP, OW, GST/HST credits, CTB, Disability Tax Credit and other government programs.
• Offer one-on-one case management to overcome barriers like lost ID or unclear eligibility.
• Help clients obtain or renew essential identification documents

Financial Coaching

• Deliver personalized coaching on budgeting, credit, debt, and financial goal setting.
• Use trauma-informed, relational approaches rooted in Anishinaabe values.

Community Outreach

• Travel to KCA’s 8 affiliated First Nations to embed services in local events and outreach initiatives.
• Facilitate community-based workshops using plain language, storytelling, and Anishinaabemowin where possible.
• Adapt content based on community needs assessments.
• Build trust through role modeling and culturally respectful engagement.

Data Collection & Reporting

• Track service delivery, client outcomes, and touchpoints using standardized tools.
• Contribute to evaluation and reporting for funders and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Excellent computer skills, organizational skills, and networking skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Time management and organizational skills

Education and/or Experience

• Post-secondary education in social work, community development, finance, or related field.
• Familiarity using tax preparation software
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and/or vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of financial systems, government benefits, and tax filing processes.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices.
• Experience working with First Nation communities

Position Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and vehicle
• Extensive travel must be willing to travel
• Current satisfactory Criminal Reference Check with vulnerable sector search
• Understanding of Anishinaabemowin is an asset
• Must demonstrate cultural competency and awareness of the FN communities we serve

*We thank all that apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted

** Traditional practices involve burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting