Pelican Falls Centre (PFC) Team Leader

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit educational organization seeks Team Leaders for Pelican Falls Centre, responsible for supervising staff and students. Ideal candidates will possess education in social work or youth counselling, with an understanding of First Nations culture. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a Class “E” Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Two years counselling experience working with First Nations youth or equivalent five years experience.
• Class “E” Ontario Driver’s License required.
• Sensitivity to First Nations culture and traditions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the Pelican Falls Centre staff and students.
• Residing on site during working hours including evenings and weekends.
• Reporting to the PFC Manager and/or designate.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Organization

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in social work or youth counselling

Certification in CPR and First Aid

Job description

NORTHERN NISHNAWBE EDUCATION COUNCIL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NNEC is a non-profit educational organization. Under the direction of the Sioux Lookout District Chiefs, NNEC delivers secondary and post-secondary education programs and services for First Nations people. NNEC operates Pelican Falls First Nations High School, Pelican Falls Centre, Pelican Falls Wellness Centre, Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, Wahsa Distance Education Centre and has offices in Lac Seul (head office), Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay. NNEC welcomes applications for the following positions:

TEAM LEADER(S)

PELICAN FALLS CENTRE (PFC), Sioux Lookout

Pelican Falls Centre and Pelican Falls First Nations High School are located on approximately 10 acres of land which is home to 180 students from our northern First Nation communities throughout the school year. The Team Leaders will be responsible for supervising the Pelican Falls Centre staff and students attending the Pelican Falls First Nations High School. This will include residing on site during the working hours which includes evenings and weekends. This position will report to the PFC Manager and/or designate. This position will have a modified work schedule (4 shifts on – 4 shifts off) through the school calendar, salary will be prorated over the full year (26 pay periods).

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A post-secondary degree/diploma in social work, youth counselling or related field AND two years counselling experience working with First Nations youth or equivalent of five years demonstrated experience in social counselling.

2. Class “E” Ontario Driver’s License.

3. Certification in CPR and First Aid and/or the willingness to obtain

4. Able to maintain confidentiality

5. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

6. A sensitivity to and understanding of First Nations culture, lifestyles and traditions

7. Strong interpersonal skills, consisting of empathy, compassion and trust

8. Excellent time management skills

9. Must be organized and with the ability to multi-task with constant interruptions

10. Must be self-directed with the ability to work independently as well as manage a team

CLOSING DATE: These positions are open until filled.

SALARY: Based on Education and Experience

**NNEC thanks all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NNEC requires a Criminal Record Check and/or a Vulnerable Sector Check for all positions. These positions are open until filled.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three references (with written permission for NNEC to contact) to Human Resources, NNEC Head Office, fax [phone] or by email to [e-mail]