Indigenous Youth Health & Wellness Coordinator

Timmins Native Friendship Centre; Timmins; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Timmins Native Friendship Centre (TNFC) is seeking a maternity leave position to design, develop, coordinate, facilitate, monitor and evaluate the urban Indigenous healthy living program based on community needs.

The role focuses on creating healthy lifestyle programming for children and youth aged 0-18, increasing access to healthy food for families and boosting physical activity through recreation and traditional activities.

Qualifications

• Secondary degree or diploma in social services, sports and recreation, or related health/fitness program.
• Ability to present educational workshops and facilitate groups.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with staff and community members.
• Good judgment, adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Willingness to work a 35-hour flexible week with at least 2 evenings per month.
• Knowledge of Timmins Native Friendship Centre programs and services.
• Minimum of three years of demonstrated work experience within an Indigenous organization or community.
• Ability to speak Cree and/or Ojibwe an asset.
• First aid/CPR level C, WHMIS, and food handlers’ certificate.
• Clear criminal reference check and vulnerable persons check required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, coordinate, facilitate, monitor and evaluate the urban Indigenous healthy living program.
• Create healthy lifestyle programming for children and youth 0-18 to increase access to healthy food.
• Increase awareness and provide education on healthy food for families.
• Increase physical activity through access to recreation and sports activities.
• Incorporate traditional cultural activities into recreation and sports initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation

Public speaking

Adaptability

Driver's license

Education

Secondary degree or diploma in social services, sports and recreation, or related program

Tools

Email & Internet proficiency

Job description

The Timmins Native Friendship Centre (TNFC) is seeking a maternity leave position to design, develop, coordinate, facilitate, monitor and evaluate the urban Indigenous healthy living program based on community needs.

The role focuses on creating healthy lifestyle programming for children and youth aged 0-18, increasing access to healthy food for families and boosting physical activity through recreation and traditional activities.