Employment Opportunities

Current Job Postings:

• Medical Transportation Driver/Friendly Visitor
• Suswin Casual Relief
• Indigenous Prenatal Nutrition & Family Support Assistant
• Indigenous Youth Life Promotion Program Worker

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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

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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

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Indigenous Prenatal Nutrition/Family Support Assistant

Position Summary:

The Indigenous Prenatal Nutrition/Family Support Program Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of programming for 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:

• Related education and experience in the field of social services or related field
• Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous Culture
• Experience working with urban Indigenous individuals, families, and children
• Maintains confidentiality and a professional demeanor
• Self-motiviated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Works collaboratively as a team and independantly as required
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills with staff, families, and community members
• Excellent computer skills
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Safe Food Handling Course Certificate – Training Available
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Must have an Ontario Drivers License
• Ability to speak Cree and/or Ojibway would be an asset
• A recent (within 3 months) Criminal/Police records check with vulnerable persons check

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. While we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, those of Indigenous descent will be given preference.

Please forward cover letter, resume, and three (3) references by 4:30 pm on November 5, 2025 to:

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Indigenous Youth Life Promotion Program Worker

Summary: The Indigenous Youth Life Promotion Program is founded on principles of self-determination and cultural reclamation. The Indigenous Youth Life Promotion program goal is to support the holistic development and provide a continuum of care services for youth at-risk, as well as addressing their physical, mental, emotional, spiritual health and well-being. The Indigenous Youth Life Promotion Program Worker will ensure the effective delivery of program objectives such that the needs of youth (ages 13-24) are met in a timely and culturally sensitive manner.

Qualifications:

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) recent references by 4:30 p.m. on November 5, 2025 to: