Opportunities & Funding Specialist

Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An Indigenous Child Well-Being Agency in Ontario seeks an Opportunities & Funding Specialist to facilitate access to services for children and families. Key responsibilities include coordinating funding applications and fostering community relationships. Ideal candidates will have awareness of Indigenous services, financial management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience with Indigenous services is an asset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are required.
• Knowledge of funding processes and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate access to funding for services for children and families.
• Collaborate with service providers and communities.
• Prepare and process funding applications.

Skills

Service coordination

Financial management

Community engagement

Job description

To view the full job description and to complete the REQUIRED Application Form, please visit www.binnoojiiyag.ca / careers.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION :

Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, the Opportunities & Funding Specialist is responsible for addressing access gaps for services for children, youth, and their families through programs such as Post Majority Care (PMC), Jordan’s Principle Child First Initiative, Ready, Set, Go, and others. The specialist provides service coordination, planning, and manages funding requests, eligibility, rate adjustments, tracking, and reconciliation. They also handle financial, statistical, and administrative services, including processing payments and maintaining records.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Familiarize with Indigenous Services Canada, Ready, Set, Go, Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, Jordan’s Principle, and related programs.
• Understand agency programs, service coordination, and workflow processes; recommend modifications to the Director of Finance and Operations.
• Collaborate with service teams to identify unmet needs, complete funding applications, respond to documentation requests, and manage appeals.
• Work with service providers and First Nations to gather supporting documentation for applications.
• Design and deliver outreach strategies and information sessions on Jordan’s Principle; promote awareness and assist families in accessing services.
• Support agency staff with education on funding opportunities to better serve clients.
• Coordinate with the finance department to process and manage financial claims according to policy.
• Collaborate with other departments and community organizations to ensure timely requests and maintain good relationships.
• Develop understanding of related community agencies and mandates.
• Participate in committees as needed.
• Engage with communities, service providers, and elders to foster effective partnerships.

About Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services :

Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag (Nog-dah-wen-mawg) is a multi-service Indigenous Child Well-Being Agency providing culturally-based, family-focused services to support children, youth, and families. Our services include Child & Youth Mental Health, Addictions, Youth Justice, Transition, Child Welfare, and Alternative Care. We are committed to respecting spirit, fostering a holistic, inclusive, and nonjudgmental circle of care, and working closely with First Nation communities in Ontario.