Team Assistant

**Team Assistant**
**(1) Contract position**

**Starting Salary: $54,511 Annually**

**OVERVIEW**

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Must possess Business Administration Diploma or a related field of study from an accredited college.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position within a First Nations social service agency.
- Must possess excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Driver’s License and personal insurance coverage with access to a reliable vehicle.

**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES**
- Knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Child Protection Standards, Ministry of Children and Youth Services Regulations, Guidelines and Policy Directives.
- Must have working knowledge of computer equipment and programs (e.g., Microsoft Office programs, Windows operating systems, etc.) and other office equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain purposeful relationships within the service teams, collateral organizations, and service providers.
- Firm understanding of the functioning and dynamics of Anishinaabe families and childcare principles.
- Must possess knowledge, respect, and sensitivity to Anishinaabe culture and be committed to helping First Nation families strengthen and achieve a healthy level of well-being.
- Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is a definite asset or must have the willingness to learn.
- Must be willing to participate in the activities, events, and circles for the acquisition of cultural competence.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
- Given the traditional practices of the Anishinabek, from time-to-time exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar, may occur within the work setting.
- Must be willing to comply by KGCFS COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

**DEADLINE: May 26th, 2023 at 4pm**

Human Resources - Confidential
Team Assistant - Manitoulin Contract
Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services
Main Office - 98 Pottawatomi Avenue,
Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 11 months

**Salary**: From $54,511.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wikwemikong, ON P0P 2J0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

Licence/Certification:

- G License, reliable vehcile & $1M Liability Insurance (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-11-24
Expected start date: 2024-01-02