Indigenous Program Coordinator

Northwest Employment Works; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Ontario is seeking a Program Coordinator to support Indigenous youth through planning and delivering culturally relevant programs. This permanent position involves coordination with community partners and fostering successful rehabilitation and reintegration for youth. The ideal candidate will possess strong cultural awareness and organizational skills to ensure the best outcomes for youth in the community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of behavior/social sciences theories and techniques.
• Ability to apply relevant legislation.
• Experience coordinating programs for cultural diversity.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate programs for Indigenous and diverse youth.
• Evaluate and address specific needs of youth.
• Assist with policy formulation for programs.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Education

Knowledge of behavior/social sciences

Job description

Apply By : Wednesday, June 25, 2025 11 : 59 pm EDT

Job ID : 230098

Posting status : Open

Organization : Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

City : Thunder Bay

Job term : 1 Permanent

Job code : C50583 – 16 Social Program (COR)

Salary : $1,327.58 – $1,680.42 Per week

• Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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Accessibility support

Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your planning skills while making a difference in the lives of youth and the greater community?

Consider this unique opportunity with the Justice Ronald Lester Youth Centre where you will plan, implement, and co-ordinate programs that promote rehabilitation and cultural awareness of Indigenous youth and all young persons.

About the job

In this role, you will :

• Plan, develop, deliver, coordinate, and evaluate programs to address the specific needs of all youth in relation to their various cultural / Indigenous diversity
• Coordinate volunteers to assist in the delivery of Indigenous / cultural programs
• Coordinate spiritual activities for all young persons
• Perform assessment, reception, and discharge functions for all young persons that are involved with the programs
• Assist the Youth Centre Deputy Administrator with the formulation of policies and procedures for programs

What you bring to the team

Technical Knowledge

You have :

• Knowledge of and ability to apply behaviour / social sciences theories, practices, and techniques particularly within the context of planning programs for Indigenous / cultural specific residents
• Cultural awareness in order to engage Indigenous residents and support rehabilitation and successful community reintegration
• Ability to understand and apply relevant legislation (e.g. The Criminal Code of Canada, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Child and Family Services Act, Education Act, Freedom of Information Act, Public Services of Ontario Act, etc)
• Ability to ensure programming complies with facility regulations and procedures

Organizational and Leadership Skills

You can :

• Coordinate programs to ensure best outcomes for the youth, facility, and community
• Plan, organize, and evaluate programs and supervise staff and volunteers in the delivery of programs

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

You can :

• Liaise with community partners, teach and train staff / community agencies, and participate in case management
• Interact with youth, their families and community connections, and Indigenous / cultural groups and agencies

Problem-Solving Skills and Judgement

• You can develop ongoing programming / committees, establish and implement program objectives, and assess the needs of residents

Don’t meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario’sHuman Rights Codeand theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodationto address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace :

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Additional information :

Apply by : Wednesday, June 25, 2025 11 : 59 pm EDT

Position details : 1 English Permanent, 2435 Hwy 61, Thunder Bay, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check

Work hours : Schedule 3-7

Category : Corrections and Enforcement

Posted on : Wednesday, June 11, 2025

ote :

About security checks :

A criminal or other federal offence recorddoes not automatically disqualify youfrom the position. We consider each situation based on the position’s responsibilities.

If a check is needed and you’ve lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you’ll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.

Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

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How to apply :

You must apply online .

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review theWriting a Cover Letter and Resume : Tips, Tools and Resources.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

Read thejob descriptionto make sure you understand this job.

OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, pleaseContact Usto provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment :

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the “position(s) language” section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English / French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

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