2025-012 Community Skills Development Coordinator

**ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK**

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a **strong and proud Nation** by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.

**Competition Number**:**2025-012**

**Position**:**Community Skills Development Coordinator**

**Department**:**Community and Resource Development**

**Employment Status**:**Full Time**

**Salary**:**$30.49 - $36.44/HR - 35 Hours per Week**

**Location**:**Naughton, ON**

**Closing Date**:**March 7, 2025, at 4:00pm**

**POSITION SCOPE**:
The Community Skills Development Coordinator's role is to support the community in building employment and business skills through administration of programs and services which contribute to an increased quality of life for the membership of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. The Community Skills Development Coordinator will assist in administering policy, research and programs in the areas of special projects and initiatives, community business development and growth, providing training and workshop seminars, and other research relating to skills development matters.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Mandatory Requirements_
- Bachelor's degree in economics, Business or Public Administration, or commerce OR a diploma in economics, Business or Public Administration or Commerce OR combination of relevant education and a minimum five (5) years of work experience in either: economic development role, business or public development role, or project management role
- Basic knowledge and understanding of financial statements, budgeting processes, project management as well as community and partner communication and networking capabilities
- Additional Requirements_
- Proficient with Microsoft office suite and project management software
- Ability to analyze problems and data to make sound conclusions and recommendations
- Ability to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms to staff and clients
- Ability to develop and interpret complex rules and contract language
- Ability to evaluate projects, develop measurable goals and objectives
- Ability to maintain poise and use good judgment
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work
- Knowledge of First Nations decision-making processes
- Knowledge of First Nations culture and traditions
- Excellent listening skills, initiative, and attention to details
- Must be able to obtain and hold the following certifications during the course of employment: First Aid and CPR Certification & WHIMIS

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Planning and Development_
- Deliver all aspects of the Community Skills program, including work plans, special projects, sourcing and use of funds, and ensuring signing of contracts within policy and procedure parameters
- Connect Debendaagziwaad with business opportunities and assist with developing strategies to attract employment pathways
- Conduct demographic and employment assessments of Atikameksheng and gather market research for use by potential business investors or local entrepreneurs
- Analyze and interpret statistical information while simultaneously projecting and thinking towards what the future potential of the information for Atikameksheng Anishnawbek
- Coordination and Implementation_
- Provide resources for business counseling and entrepreneurship assistance services to membership
- Prepares community flyers, newsletters and contributes to the department annual report
- Conducts annual survey of businesses in the community, and maintains business directory
- Communication_
- Maintain/develop promotional material for key community skills and employment development opportunities
- Develop targeted promotional campaigns for selected opportunity sectors
- Respond to enquiries from community members, the business community, and general public concerning development opportunities
- Interacts with Community and Resource Development Department staff to assist in providing development related training and workshops, feasibility studies, and reports as needed
- Administrative_
- Providing ongoing updates to the Community Skills Development Manager on project progress
- Provide quarterly reports to the Community Skills Development Manager on the progress of any development initiatives
- Prepares written documents including reports and evaluations as specified by project objectives and activities

**We offer attractive benefits, opportunities for advancement and an engaging work environment. We offer a RRSP with a matched contribution at a rate 5%, EFAP program, and health and insurance coverage and benefits.**

Human Resources,

25 Reserve Rd,

Naughton, ON

P0M 2M0

Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.** Please self-identify.**

**_ Only those considered for an interview will be contacted._