Indigenous Anti-Human Trafficking Development Coordinator

onwa; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is seeking an Indigenous Anti-Human Trafficking Development Coordinator to support capacity building, resource development, and system collaboration across Ontario.

Reporting to the Community Development Manager, the role involves developing training resources and awareness initiatives that support culturally informed, trauma-informed services for Indigenous survivors of human trafficking, working with communities and partner organizations.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary credential in social sciences or Indigenous studies or related field.
• Minimum five years in community service delivery or project coordination.
• Experience developing educational resources, workshops, awareness materials, and community-based tools.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating partnerships, networks, and collaborative initiatives.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and anti-trafficking issues is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support capacity building, resource development, and system collaboration across Ontario.
• Develop training resources and awareness initiatives for Indigenous survivors.
• Collaborate with liaisons, service providers, and partner organizations.
• Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Facilitation

Training delivery

Curriculum development

Resource development

Partnership coordination

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Independent & collaborative work

Interpersonal skills

Indigenous language knowledge

Education

Post-secondary diploma or bachelor's degree in Social Sciences / Indigenous Studies / Women's Studies / Community Development

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Office 365

Database tools

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

*Any ONWA Site in Ontario

Why make ONWA your career choice?

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
• 35 hour work week
• Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer
• Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
• Participate in CAAT defined benefit pension plan and retire with secure lifetime retirement income
• Paid sick days
• Paid cultural/personal wellness days
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development

VISION

At the Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honour 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 Anti-Human Trafficking Development Coordinator supports capacity building, resource development, and system collaboration to strengthen Indigenous community responses to human trafficking across Ontario. Working closely with Indigenous Anti-Human Trafficking Liaisons, Indigenous Mental Health and Addictions Anti-Human Trafficking Liaisons, Indigenous communities, service providers, and partner organizations, the Coordinator develops training, resources, and awareness initiatives that support culturally informed, trauma-informed services for Indigenous survivors of human trafficking. Reporting to the Community Development Manager, the Coordinator promotes collaboration, service planning, community engagement, and organizational capacity building while supporting ONWA's vision, mandate, and strategic priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS:

• Post-secondary diploma or bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Women's Studies, Community Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in community service delivery, program coordination, capacity building, or project coordination roles.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, curriculum development, and training delivery skills.
• Experience developing educational resources, workshops, awareness materials, and community-based tools.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating partnerships, networks, and collaborative initiatives.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience preparing reports, correspondence, briefing materials, and presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365, internet applications, databases, and virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language is considered an asset.
• Preference may be given to applicants with experiential knowledge in the area of human trafficking and/or sexual exploitation, including survivors of human trafficking and/or sexual exploitation with significant recovery experience.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, teachings, ceremonies, and communities.
• Knowledge of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, violence against women, and issues impacting Indigenous women and girls.
• Knowledge of culturally informed, trauma-informed, and survivor-centered approaches.
• Understanding of Indigenous community development, capacity building, and service planning.
• Knowledge of provincial community resources, Indigenous organizations, and service delivery systems.
• Understanding of anti-racism, anti-oppression, gender-based analysis, and equity-informed approaches.
• Knowledge of not-for-profit organizations and community-based service delivery.
• Understanding of issues impacting remote, rural, northern, and fly-in Indigenous communities.

Please know, this is an existing role we are looking to fill.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.