Team Assistant

Collège Boréal; Wikwemikong; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Ontario is seeking a Team Assistant to support the Anishinabe Child and Family Well-Being Services. The ideal candidate will have a 2-year business diploma, a genuine understanding of Anishinaabe culture, and experience in administrative roles. This position offers the opportunity to make a difference in the community and requires a commitment to supporting families in maintaining their well-being.

Qualifications

• Must possess a 2-year business related Diploma from an accredited college.
• Experience with Anishinabe Child and Family Well-Being Services preferred.
• Knowledge of Anishinaabe traditions and culture essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administrative duties under the Services Supervisor's direction.
• Support Anishinabe families in achieving well-being.
• Participate in community events and cultural activities.

Skills

Knowledge of Child, Youth, and Family Services Act

Interpersonal relationships

Cultural sensitivity

Anishinaabemowin language

Technical skills (Microsoft Office, Windows)

Education

2-year business related Diploma

Job description

Under the direction of the Services Supervisor, the Team Assistant works and is responsible for the duties as outlined herein.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must possess a 2-year business related Diploma from an accredited college and/or other diploma in a discipline deemed appropriate for the position.
• Experience in working within administrative areas within an Anishinabe Child and Family Well-Being Services is preferred or proven experience in working with Anishinabek people.
• An individual of Anishinaabe ancestry is preferred with genuine understanding and lived experiences of Anishinaabe worldviews, traditions, customs and practices.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES
• Knowledge of the Child, Youth, and Family Services Act, Child Protection Standards, Ministry of Children and Youth Services Regulations, Guidelines, and Policy Directives.
• Must have working knowledge of computer equipment and programs (e.g., Microsoft Office programs, Windows operating systems, etc.) and other office equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain purposeful relationships within the service teams, collateral organizations, and service providers.
• Firm understanding of the functioning and dynamics of Anishinaabe families and childcare principles.
• Must possess knowledge, respect, and sensitivity to Anishinaabe culture and be committed to helping
First Nation families strengthen and achieve a healthy level of well-being.
• Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is a definite asset or must have the willingness to learn.
• Must be willing to participate in the activities, events, and circles for the acquisition of cultural competence.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Given the traditional practices of the Anishinabek, from time to time exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar, may occur within the work setting.
Candidates must live within service area

Applicants are encouraged to visit our website at www.kgcfs.org/employment to review the detailed job description.
Please submit your application marked “Confidential –Team Assistant.” Include in your application a cover letter, resume, and (3) three reference letters – two (2) employment-related from recent employers.
Please also detail in your application: education, employment experience, and cultural participation.
Applications are accepted in the following order of preference by website, email, or mail at:
Human Resources – Confidential
TEAM ASSISTANT
Email: [e-mail]
Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services
98 Pottawatomi Avenue
Wikwemikong, Ontario, P0P 2J0
KGCFS services are based on a highly specialized approach to the delivery of child and youth welfare in our area.
Preference is given to Anishinaabe Candidates (please self-identify). Miigwetch for your application, however, only those candidates selected for an interview are contacted. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate is required to
submit the following: a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check (within 3 months of the application date), a Vulnerable Sector Check, and a Driver’s Abstract