Program Officer (2)
UNION OF ONTARIO INDIANS
“To give a voice to the vision of the Anishinabek Nation and to preserve
Anishinaabe Bimaadziwin while advancing our goal of Nationhood.”
Employment Opportunity
Program Officer (2)
LOCATION: Nipissing First Nation Head Office
Contract Position until March 31, 2027, with the Possibility of Extension
(and Benefits after successfully completing 3 months of employment)
Salary Range: $59,811 to $67,786
Reporting to either the Labor Market Development Director or the Early Learning and Child Care Quality Improvement Project Manager, the Program Officer is responsible for assisting the Labour Market Development Department with the administration of the current Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program Agreements (ISETA) and other departmental initiatives, and in the delivery of programs and services to Anishinabek Employment Delivery offices and Early Learning and Child-Care Programs and Services.
The Program Officer is also responsible for the administrative coordination of the development and maintenance of departmental documentation, performing a variety of administrative and budgeting services in support of the day-to-day operations of the department and its services to the public, and for working within policy parameters and administrative guidelines of the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum two years’ experience in the administrative field;
- Diploma in Business Administration or related training;
- Experience reviewing financial documents, reporting on activities and adhering to accounting best practices;
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant computer systems, programs and software) and able to learn new technologies and tools; and
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and be insurable.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Excellent interpersonal, and problem-solving skills;
- Professional attitudes and behavior;
- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team; and
- Ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin or willingness to learn.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of various Labour Market Development Department work plans;
- Support the financial activities of Departmental Agreements;
- Conduct activity agreement monitoring and tracking through review of reports and financial documents;
- Prepare documents related to accounts payable and the monitoring, reconciling, tracking and reporting on program budgets;
- Prepare meeting minutes and notes, correspondence, reports, internal and external communications;
- Assist in the planning, organizing and maintaining of a records management system, correspondence, minutes, resolutions and proceedings pertaining to the assigned program area;
- Schedule, plan and execute arrangements that are necessary for in-person and virtual meetings and conferences;
- Coordinate Special Projects within the Labour Market Department;
- Travel within the region when required; and
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Labour Market Development and other team members.
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Cover Letter;
- Resume;
- Three employment references;
- Identify whether the applicant has been previously employed by the Union of Ontario Indians. Note that the organization will conduct a reference check with the previous employee’s immediate supervisor;
- Identify whether the applicant is a member of one of the 39 Anishinabek First Nations. Qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry will be given preference in accordance with s. 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act“; and
- The Anishinabek Nation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.
Applications must be received no later than 4:30pm on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Applications are to be submitted to:
Human Resources Department
Fax: (705) 497-9135 | Email: human.resources@anishinabek.ca
For inquiries regarding this position, please contact:
Polly Bobiwash, Director of Labour Market Development Department
Email: polly.bobiwash@anishinabek.ca