Urban Indigenous Homeward Bound Education and

3 weeks ago

Peterborough, Canada Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre Full time

**Objectives**:
To generate intergenerational well-being and prosperity by systematically addressing the barriers Indigenous, female-led households face when trying to enter the workforce.

To improve access to education and employment opportunities for Indigenous females with child(ren) in their care. Engage Indigenous females and their children as well as local stakeholders to:

- Increase participants' educational attainment and employability;
- Reduce barriers to economic, social, and cultural inclusion by ensuring all participants have access to housing, childcare, and transportation;
- Improve well-being through regular case management, peer mentorship, and peer counselling;
- Enhance local collaboration, partnerships, and capacity to work with Indigenous families (in the broader service and employment sector);
- Target and fulfill local labour market opportunities;
- Increase gainful employment opportunities for Indigenous women.

**Responsibilities**:
The UIHB Education & Employment Coordinator is responsible for promoting the program within the Indigenous community and inform identified local community stakeholders. The coordinator will support the further development of community partners, including the establishment of an Advisory Council to help guide the program design and implementation.

The coordinator shall be primarily responsible for phases 2 and 3 of the UIHB program. Phase 2 consists of supporting participants using action plans in and throughout their post-secondary education; phase 3 consists of supporting participants through their placement (school placement and/or volunteer), and job readiness (certificates, interview preparation, etc.).

**Qualifications**
- Education in relevant post-secondary program (i.e. Social Service)
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in the community and/or social services or acceptable combination of the above is an asset
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the social and economic challenges being faced by individuals living in poverty, especially sole parents
- Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with a strong understanding of the impacts of trauma;
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to create and maintain trusting relationships with vulnerable Indigenous women and men;
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the post-secondary education system;
- Experience organizing events/meetings, facilitating meetings/focus groups, and working with other agency stakeholders;
- Experience in building and maintaining positive working relationships with local organizations/institutions to foster collaborative and coordinated approaches to achieving program objectives;
- Ability to work within the established policies and procedures of the NFC organization with the ability to work independently & as a team player, with mínimal supervision;
- Must have a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle & be willing to travel when required;
- Must possess current First Aid / CPR certification or be willing to be certified;
- Indigenous heritage a preference; (ref: Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy); and,
- A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check (CPIC) with a Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) will be a condition of the employment offer.

**Salary**: $ 48,000.00 annually (with a 6-month probation)

Benefits: Health care spending account, 2 weeks paid vacation, 10 days of paid sick time.

Schedule: 8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday with evenings and weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Amber Rose, Human Resource/Operations Manager

 Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre

Only those Resumes which include a Cover Letter, and Three (3) Working References will be considered.

Posting open until filled

**only those selected for an interview will be contacted**

**Salary**: From $48,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

  • Urban Indigenous Homeward Bound Stabilization and

    3 days ago

    Peterborough, Canada Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre Full time

    **Objectives**: - To generate intergenerational well-being and prosperity by systematically addressing the barriers Indigenous, female-led households face when trying to enter the workforce. - To improve access to education and employment opportunities for Indigenous females with child(ren) in their care. - Engage Indigenous females and their children as...

  • External Indigenous Education Consultant

    2 weeks ago

    Peterborough, Canada Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Full time

    Indigenous Education Consultant (K-12) FTE = 1.0 (Term Position) **This is a 3-year term position**: Effective August 31, 2023- June 30, 2026 This position will support implementation of the Ministry of Education’s First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework, under the supervision of the Superintendent of Indigenous Education and the...

  • Indigenous and International Languages Instructor

    7 days ago

    Peterborough, Canada Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Full time

    Temporary Indigenous and International Languages Instructor **Timeframe**: end of January 2023 to end of May 2023. **Workdays**: Mondays 4:15pm - 5:45pm (1.5 hours/week) Pay Band 8 - $23.45 to $26.05 **Language**: Spanish **Location**: Virtual The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 34,000...

  • Professor, Indigenous Perspectives

    1 month ago

    Peterborough, Canada Fleming College Full time

    Fleming is located in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes Region in Central Ontario, Traditional Mississauga Anishinaabe Territory and covered by the Williams Treaties,1923... a beautiful place to live and work, surrounded by natural beauty and a mere 90 minutes north-east of Toronto. The College’s 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, including...

  • Education Interpreter

    1 week ago

    Peterborough, Canada Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Full time

    **Educational Interpreter*** **Start Date: August 31, 2023*** **10 Months/Annually** **Pay **Band **9 - MV2**:$32.81 to **$36.45*** The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 34,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in...

  • Education Interpreter

    1 week ago

    Peterborough, Canada Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Full time

    Educational Interpreter **Start Date**: August 31, 2023 10 Months/Annually **Pay Band 9 - MV2**: $32.81 to $36.45 The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 34,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR...

  • Relationship Manager, Indigenous Trust

    7 days ago

    Peterborough, Canada CIBC Full time

    We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are...

  • Alg - Planning Supervisor - Education Centre

    4 days ago

    Peterborough, Canada Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Full time

    Planning Supervisor **Start date**: TBD **Salary**: Category 2 - $66,410 - $77,255/year 35 hours per week, 12 months per year Non-Union position We offer eligible employees a comprehensive employee pension (OMERS) and benefit package upon start date, a commitment to ongoing learning, and an exceptional work environment. The Kawartha Pine Ridge District...

  • Temporary Financial Analyst

    1 week ago

    Peterborough, Canada Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Full time

    Financial Analyst **Start date**: TBD **Salary**: Category 2 - $66,410 - $77,255/year 35 hours/week - 12 months per year The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 34,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern...

  • Technical Services Specialist

    1 week ago

    Peterborough, Canada Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Full time

    **Technical Services Specialist - ICT*** **12 months per year, 35 hours/week** **Pay Band 9MV - $29.75 to $33.07/ hour*** The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 34,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern...

  • Technical Services Specialist

    1 week ago

    Peterborough, Canada Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Full time

    **Technical Services Specialist - SEA*** **12 months per year, 35 hours/week*** **Pay Band 9MV - $29.75 to $33.07/ hour*** The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 34,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern...

  • Casual Educational Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Peterborough, Canada Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Full time

    Job Title: Casual Educational AssistantJob Type: Casual Educational Assistants are required to be available to work a minimum of three (3) days per week.Salary: $25.25 per hourStart Date: As soon as possibleDate Posted: April 11, 2024Closing Date: June 7 , 2024 at...

  • Technical Services Specialist

    1 week ago

    Peterborough, Canada Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Full time

    Technical Services Specialist - ICT 12 months per year, 35 hours/week Pay Band 9MV - $29.75 to $33.07/ hour The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 34,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves...

  • Akwe:go Program Worker

    1 month ago

    Peterborough, Canada Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre Full time

    The Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre (NFC) is a not-for-profit, culture and community based Indigenous organization mandated to serve the needs of urban Indigenous people in the City of Peterborough and surrounding area. The NFC is currently accepting Resumes for the permanent full-time position of Akwe:go Program Worker.    **Position Objective and...

  • Gladue Aftercare Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Peterborough, Canada Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre Full time

    **Position Objective and Responsibilities** The goal of the Gladue Aftercare Worker is to improve the effectiveness of Gladue principles as applied in the justice system, by assisting Indigenous individuals to fulfill the sentencing recommendations in their Gladue letters or reports. The Gladue Aftercare Worker will work with urban Indigenous adults and...

  • Program Educator

    2 days ago

    Peterborough, Canada Compass Early Learning and Care Full time

    **Job Type: Summer Contract** **Location: Peterborough Program - Peterborough, Ontario** **Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday** **Anticipated Start Date: April 28, 2023** **Anticipated End Date: August 30, 2023** **About Us**: For more than forty years, our organization has been growing and evolving. Over those years we’ve expanded our vision...

  • Custodial Supervisor

    1 week ago

    Peterborough, Canada Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Full time

    Custodial Supervisor (Afternoons) **Start Date**: TBD **Salary**: Category 2 - $66,410 - $77,255/year 35 hours/week - 12 months per year We offer eligible employees a comprehensive employee pension (OMERS) and benefit package upon start date, a commitment to ongoing learning, and an exceptional work environment. The Kawartha Pine Ridge District...

  • Mental Health Clinician

    1 day ago

    Peterborough, Canada Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Full time

    Mental Health Clinician (Temporary) Start Date: TBD 10 months + 10 days, 35 hours per week Pay Band - $39.51 to $43.90 The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 34,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario,...

  • Regional Float Educator

    2 days ago

    Peterborough, Canada Compass Early Learning and Care Full time

    **Job Type**: Permanent **Location**: Peterborough and Peterborough County **Hours**: 25 - 40 Hours per week **Anticipated Start Date**: June 1, 2023 **About Us**: For more than forty years, our organization has been growing and evolving. Over those years we’ve expanded our vision of early learning and child care, enhanced our learning environments to...

  • Communications Intern

    4 weeks ago

    Peterborough, Canada Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services Full time

    We are currently seeking a motivated, conscientious, and proactive individual to join our Communications team at our office in **Sault Ste. Marie**. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate to gain valuable experience while contributing to the growth of the organization. As the **Communications Intern**, under the direction of the Communications...