Waaban Worker
Healthy Babies Healthy Children Worker
Indigenous Child & Youth Mental Health and Addictions Worker
Indigenous Prenatal Nutrition/Family Support Assistant
JOB POSTING
Indigenous Prenatal Nutrition/Family Support Assistant
STATUS: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Position Summary:
The Indigenous Prenatal Nutrition/Family Support Program Assistant will be responsible for delivering programming according to the goals of both the Prenatal Nutrition program and the Family Support program. The Indigenous Prenatal Nutrition/Family Support Program Assistant will be under the supervision and direction of the Prenatal Nutrition Worker and the Family Support Worker and is ultimately responsible to the Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
• Early Childhood Education and/or Social Services Diploma or related relevant work experience
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture
• Experience working with urban Indigenous individuals, families and children
• Experience in facilitating workshops and programming from development to delivery
• Excellent communication skills with staff, families and community members
• Maintains confidentiality and a professional demeanor
• Knowledge of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Effect, solvent abuse and family dysfunction.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Excellent time management
• Works collaboratively as a team and independently as required.
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) preferred but training available
• Valid First Aid and CPR Training Certification
• Food Handling Course Certificate – training available
• Valid Driver’s License with a Clean Driver’s Abstract
• Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check
• Willing and able to work flexible hours
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. While we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, those of Indigenous descent will be given preference.
Please forward a cover letter, resume and three (3) references by 4:30 p.m. on October 31, 2024, to:
Human Resources Manager
980 Cassells Street
NORTH BAY, ON P1B 4A8
Email: hrc@nbifc.org
Communications Assistant
JOB POSTING
COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
STATUS: Fulltime, (35 hours per week)
PURPOSE: The Communications Assistant will provide assistance to the Communications Coordinator. The Communications Assistant will assist in the Communications program’s day to day activities in the promotion of activities and events at the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (NBIFC). The Communications Assistant will assist in creating digital, editorial, and operational support in relation to communications for NBIFC activities and programs and will support the Communications Coordinator in ensuring the organization’s communications are influential, informative, and engaging for our clients, members, and community.
ACCOUNTABILITY: The Communications Assistant is accountable to the Executive Director and/or designate.
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or relevant postsecondary education
● Proficiency in social media tools and platforms such as Canva, Facebook, Instagram,
● Good written and oral communications skills in the English language, with demonstrated experience in writing for the Web and day-to-day operating of social media accounts
● Experience in event planning or willing to learn
● Competence in Microsoft Office applications, including calendar, emails, Word and Excel sheets, and other related databases and applications such as Google forms and docs, Canva.
● Experience using social media tools for advocacy, networking, and analysis, and managing social media accounts and developing content for them
● Good problem-solving and interpersonal skills
● Demonstrated ability to work within a team and complete tasks with minimal supervision
● Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history and realities of urban Indigenous people
● Knowledge of the Friendship Centre movement, its aims and objectives, programs and services
● Writing in an Indigenous language is an asset
● Proofreading and editing skills required
● Ability to write in numerous voices, e.g., engaging, professional, formal and casual.
● Knowledge of formatting standards for press releases, etc., is an asset
● Knowledge of design concepts for social media and print, etc., is an asset
● Proficient in software applications such as Canva, google Forms and Docs, Corel Draw or Adobe Suite
● Knowledgeable in Simplebooklet, Meta, photography and video production
● Excellent verbal and written communications skills that convey diplomacy and confidentiality.
● Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
● Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities and duties.
● CPIC is mandatory
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. While we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, those of Indigenous descent will be given preference.
Please submit a cover letter, and resume with three (3)references by November 1, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. to:
Human Resources Manager
980 Cassells Street, NORTH BAY, ON P1B 4A8
Or via email: hrc@nbifc.org