Employment Opportunities

Current Job Postings:

• Indigenous Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator
• Waaban Worker
• Medical Transportation Driver/Friendly Visitor

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Indigenous Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator

Open Until Filled

Counselling Indigenous individuals in the urban area of North Bay who are seeking assistance with drug and/or alcohol addictions. The Indigenous Mental Health and Wellness Program Coordinator will service both youth and adults through one-to-one and group counselling. Services include education and prevention programs, referral to treatment programs, and aftercare programs. The Indigenous Mental Health and Wellness Program Coordinator will act as an intake worker and/or referrer accordingly if the case is not within assigned jurisdiction. Whenever possible, the Indigenous Mental Health and Wellness Program Coordinator will work with other North Bay Indian Friendship Centre (NBIFC) programs or other agencies to determine and fulfill the short and long-term needs of Indigenous clientele.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field or three (3) years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of urban Indigenous issues and needs, and experience working with urban Indigenous individuals
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Crisis Intervention Training, and First Aid certificates are essential
• Mental Health First Aid is considered an asset
• Knowledge of Global Appraisal of Individual Needs – Short Screener (GAIN-SS) systems
• Knowledge of the inner-workings of the local justice system
• Experience in compiling and delivering succinct reports in a timely manner
• Experience in facilitating programming from development to delivery
• Strong advocacy and/or lobbying skills
• Deep understanding of severe mental, physical health, and substance abuse issues and symptoms
• Dealing with clients in a considerate, open-minded, and compassionate manner
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, reporting databases, and related technology
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as a team member and independently
• Maintains personal and professional integrity, and handles confidential information with discretion
• Valid driver’s license with clean abstract, appropriate insurance, and access to reliable transportation
• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector is required
• Ability 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.

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WAABAN WORKER

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

STATUS: Permanent Full time, 35 hours/week

SALARY: $45,773-$61,916 per year

POSITION: The Waaban Worker will organize and deliver culturally orientated services based on the needs of urban Indigenous youth at risk ages 12-17 years.

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Waaban Worker reports directly to the Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum combination of three (3) years of education and experience relating to youth mental health, addictions and youth in the justice system.

• Strong knowledge of urban Indigenous issues and needs, and inner workings of the local justice system and knowledge of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is an asset.
• Crisis intervention training, anger management training, applied suicide intervention skills training (ASIST) and First Aid/CPR certificates are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multi sector groups and independently.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy and strong written and oral skills.
• Willing to work flexible hours including evening and weekend programming.
• Must have a valid driver’s license (full G) and provide a driver’s abstract.
• A recent Vulnerable Sector check is a condition of employment.

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

Email: hrc@nbifc.org

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Part Time Medical Transportation Driver/Friendly Visitor

(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 by July 11, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. to:

Human Resources Manager

980 Cassells Street

NORTH BAY, ON P1B 4A8

Email: hrc@nbifc.org