Current Job Postings:
- Medical Transportation Driver/Friendly Visitor
- Suswin Casual Relief
- Akwe:GO Enhancement
- Seven Stones Learning Centre Assistant
Part Time Medical Transportation Driver/Friendly Visitor – Open Until Filled
(Life Long Care and Aging at Home Programs)
STATUS: Contract, Part Time, 25 hours/week
SALARY: $24,245 – $32,799 plus 4% vacation pay
ACCOUNTABILITY: This position is accountable to the Executive Director.
PURPOSE: This position provides medical transportation for the elderly, and chronically ill clients locally and out of town within a 1,000 km radius round trip three days/week and will provide friendly visiting/companionship to Indigenous seniors/elders 55 years of age and older who present with complex care needs and for those seniors who are aging with general wellness two days per week.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license;
- Ability to drive a multi-passenger vehicle safely and appropriately, including ability to read and interpret road signs in English;
- Minimum 3 years driving experience and drivers abstract updated annually;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
- Ability to establish effective professional relationships with clients, co-workers, and upper level staff and employees;
- Ability to prepare concise and accurate records and reports;
- Extensive knowledge of the operations and features of assigned vehicle(s);
- Ability to recognize vehicle maintenance needs and ability to perform minor vehicle repairs;
- Skilled in reasoning skills to interpret policies and procedures, maps, and route directions;
- Experience working with seniors, and transporting persons with disabilities;
- Current CPR & first aid certification and ability to administer First Aid and CPR;
- Clean, courteous, friendly, and respectful;
- Experience working with Indigenous people an asset;
- Ability to hold information in the strictest confidence;
- Ability to work long hours for longer medical trips
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 cover letter, resume and three (3) references to:
Human Resources Manager
980 Cassells Street
NORTH BAY, ON P1B 4A8
Email: hrc@nbifc.org
CASUAL/RELIEF Suswin Village Transitional House (SVTH) Night Client Care Worker
STATUS: part time, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, as needed. 4-12 hour shifts
SALARY: $25.15/hr plus 4% vacation pay
PURPOSE: The CASUAL/RELIEF Night Client Care Worker will work in partnership with members of the client care team to provide support and overnight care and security of clients and the SVTH. The SVTH Night Client Care Worker’s responsibilities are to ensure clients are following program and facility rules and procedures in a consistent manner. The Suswin Village Transitional House is a 24 hour/7days per week facility for homeless males.
ACCOUNTABILITY: The CASUAL/RELIEF Night Client Care Worker reports to the SVTH Case Manager and is ultimately accountable to the Executive Director of the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College diploma in Social Worker/Social Service Worker and/or related field or a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
- Experience providing supportive services to homeless individuals highly preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of severe mental, physical health and substance abuse issues and symptoms
- Excellent interpersonal and crisis intervention skills with a ‘can do’ and flexible attitude
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, multitask, and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to maintain professional conduct, attitude and appearance at all times
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture
- Strong knowledge of urban Indigenous issues and needs and experience working with urban Indigenous individuals
- Ability to practice active and empathetic listening
- Crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, reporting databases and related technology
- Ability to work as a team member and independently
- Criminal record check/vulnerable sector check is required
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 to:
Human Resources Manager
980 Cassells Street, NORTH BAY, ON P1B 4A8
Or via email to hrc@nbifc.org
Akwe:Go Enhancement Worker — Open Until filled
Status: Permanent, full time, 35 hrs/week
Salary: $45,773-$61,916
Accountability: This position is accountable to the Executive Director
Position Overview: The purpose of the Akwe:GO program is to provide suport and guidance within a cultural framework for children aged 7-12 who are at risk for specific negative behaviours and outcomes as a result of their circumstances in life. The goal is to be able to foster abilities to make healthy choices.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Social Service diploma and/or 3-5 years relevant work experince
- knowledge of Indigenous culture and language
- Knowledge of social, cultural, and recreational needs and interests of children and youth
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent facilitation skills
- knowledge and experience working with Indigenous youth
- Ability to meet deadlines with minimum supervision
- Good time management and planning skills
- A valid driver’s licence and provide a drivers abstract
- Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Safe Food Handlers certificate
- Criminal records check/vulnerable person check
- Ability to speak Ojibway or Cree would be an asset
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 cover letter, resume, and three (3) references by 4:30pm on August 11, 2025 to:
Human Resources Manager
980 Cassells St.
North Bay, ON, P1B 4A8
Email: hrc@nbifc.org
Seven Stones Learning Centre Assistant- Open Until filled
STATUS: PART TIME (25 hours per week), Monday to Friday
SALARY: $14,508 – $19,630/year
POSITION: The Seven Stones Learning Centre Assistant will support and assist the Indigenous Alternative Secondary School Education (IASSE) Coordinator with administrative support and tasks required to support the Indigenous Alternative Secondary School Education Program.
The Indigenous Alternative Secondary School Education (IASSE) Program is for urban Indigenous, and non-Indigenous people to have the opportunity to earn their Ontario Secondary School Diploma in a safe and culturally appropriate atmosphere. The program is based on individualized, independent courses and has a unique style of programming where students can complete their high school diploma at their own pace while infusing Indigenous values and beliefs into the entire curriculum. The program also chooses project and activities designed with Indigenous heritage and cultural teachings in mind.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience and knowledge of administrative support duties
- Experience preparing nutritious snacks/meals for students, including food preparation and shopping
- Knowledge of Indigenous traditional teachings of land-based activities, traditional medicines, language reclamation and food education.
- Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous people, their culture, history, and traditions
- Demonstrated capacity to work efficiently and collaboratively in a structured environment
- Good decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Detailed-oriented, with strong organizational and time management skills and ability to take initiative
- Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Effective crisis intervention skills is an asset
- Willing and able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Works collaboratively as a team and independently as required
- Valid First Aid / CPR Certificate
- Safe Food Handling certification or must be willing to complete within a specified time frame
- CPIC/Vulnerable Sector Check will be a condition of employment
- Valid driver’s license and Driver’s abstract, access to a reliable vehicle, with $2M liability insurance
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 forward a cover letter, resume and three (3) references to:
Human Resources Manager
North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre, 980 Cassells Street, NORTH BAY, ON P1B 4A8
or via email at hrc@nbifc.org