Current Job Postings:
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
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