Transition Coordinator

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - INTERNAL/EXTERNAL**

**TRANSITION COORDINATOR**

**_ Full-Time Permanent_**

**Location - **AAFS Administration Office, Wauzhushk Onigum Nation**

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The Transition Coordinator supports the transition and devolution activities of AAFS, working closely with the Executive Director, agency leadership, First Nations communities, and external stakeholders. This role focuses on managing the planning, execution, and monitoring of transition activities while fostering meaningful relationships with communities. The position emphasizes cultural competence, requiring fluency in Ojibway and a strong understanding of Anishinaabe culture and values. The Transition Coordinator supports to Executive Director in all aspects of the job.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Assist in developing and executing detailed transition plans, ensuring compliance with Bill C-92 and meeting key milestones.
- Support administrative systems, prepare budgets and reports, and maintain accurate records for all transition activities.
- Foster relationships with First Nations communities, act as a liaison for the agency, and facilitate engagement sessions to identify needs and priorities.
- Serve as a point of contact for transferred agencies, ensuring effective communication and addressing gaps or challenges.
- Collaborate with senior management to draft and implement policies supporting transition processes, and provide staff training as needed.
- Support cultural programming by collaborating with cultural coordinators and ensuring Anishinaabe values are embedded in transition activities.
- Prepare and present detailed progress reports to the Executive Director, monitoring budget utilization and compliance.
- Knowledge of Customary Care, member First Nation communities and social structures, Anishinaabe family systems, as well as local customs and traditions..

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Social Worker, Public Administration, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered.
- At least 3 years of experience in administration, community engagement, or asset management.
- Knowledge of Abinoojii Inkanyezi, Bill-C-92 and AAFS Devolution Model, and the CYFSA.
- Excellent time management, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, evaluation, and leadership skills with a working knowledge of group dynamics, consultation, and conflict resolution techniques.
- Fluency in Ojibway and a strong understanding of Anishinaabe culture and values.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Excellent assessment and analytical skills with proven ability to determine successful outcomes and goals.
- Experience collaborating with First Nations communities and Board of Directors.
- Valid Ontario G Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel.
- Ability to flex daily work hours.
- Must possess a valid Ontario G Driver’s Licence and be willing to travel and clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Ability to speak Ojibway is preferred and a definite asset.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:
Work normal business hours but may be required to do some work in the evenings or outside normal working hours. Able to work on a computer for long periods of time. Required to spend long hours concentrating which will require attention to detail and high levels of accuracy; and required to meet several deadlines which may cause stress. Travel to semi-remote Anishinaabe communities on rough and winding class “C” roadways.

**SALARY**:$70,855.4- $86,900**

**Benefits**: AAFS offers 5 weeks paid vacation, Extended Health, Dental, Group Life, AD&D, & Disability benefits after one month of employment and participation in our Pension program.

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the First Nations communities that we serve. Preference will be given to Internal and/or Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify upon applying.

**DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION IS**: OPEN UNTIL FILLED