Work Readiness Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Thunder Bay, Canada Nokiiwin Tribal Council Inc. Full time

The **Work Readiness Coordinator **will work to deliver the Giiniwenama Indigenous Disabilities Accommodation Project. Working with other Nokiiwin staff and the Disabilities steering committee, they will develop a work readiness program for Indigenous participants with disabilities. They will recruit those participants, deliver that work readiness program, arrange work placements for those participants, and support participants through those work placements.

**Summary of duties**:

- Starting from the current Nokiiwin job readiness/life skills materials, develop a work readiness program suitable for Indigenous people with disabilities who want to work
- Working closely with communities, recruit participants into the program.
- Develop a screening process to ensure that participants will benefit from all aspects of the program.
- Deliver the Work Readiness Program to participants and provide advice and support during work placements.
- Liaise with community agencies for additional supports and services as required.
- Track performance on deliverables and communicate with funder on progress as required.
- Manage overall project budget, approval of allocations, and maintenance of appropriate documentation.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field such as education, Indigenous studies, disability studies, or another related field
- Life skills coach certification is a definite asset
- Knowledge of issues around disabilities and work readiness
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Theoretical and practical experience in work readiness/life skills training
- Experience around managing clients and supports
- Strong writing, communications, and planning skills
- Demonstrated ability to work interpedently under tight deadlines
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel and work in Nokiiwin communities
- Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite
- Fluency in Anishinaabe, knowledge and appreciation of Anishinaabe culture and heritage are assets
- Successful Completion of a Level 3: Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)

Interested applicants can forward their resume, cover letter and 3 work-related references by:
**4:00 p.m. Friday March 24, 2023**
Human Resources, Nokiiwin Tribal Council
384 Fort William Road, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 2Z3

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- related field: 2 years (preferred)
- Adult Education: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Life Skills Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-03-24
Expected start date: 2023-04-10



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