Summer Job Placement

2 hours ago

Kenora, Canada Northwestern Ontario Métis Child and Family Services Full time

**Position: SUMMER JOB PLACEMENT - ADMINISTRATIVE / PREVENTION ASSISTANT**

**Location**:Kenora

**Status**:Full-Time, Short-Term Contract for up to 14 weeks

**Closing Date**:May 14, 2025

Northwestern Ontario Métis Child and Family Services is a non-profit agency providing culturally safe support services for children, youth, families and elders using a Wholistic Service Delivery Model (WSDM).

**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

The Administrative/Prevention Assistant is responsible for a variety of administrative and secretarial tasks such as answering calls, preparing and managing correspondence, organizing travel, managing appointments, and maintaining a document management system. The incumbent will also assist the Prevention and Preservation team with program delivery.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Must be a secondary or post-secondary student
- Currently enrolled in or aspiring to enroll in a post-secondary program, with preference given to those currently enrolled or seeking to enroll in a Business or Social Services program
- Knowledge of NWOMCFS vision and mission, structure, and programs
- Respect for and understanding of Métis culture and cultural practices
- Ability to advocate firmly and effectively for Métis people
- Secretarial and administrative experience, including knowledge of office procedures, is an asset
- Working knowledge of the practices and procedures of a child well-being agency
- Experience with file management and record keeping systems for service delivery agencies
- Ability to field, interpret, and re-direct inquiries related to the NWOMCFS services and programs
- Ability to learn and adapt to new computerized programs
- Demonstrated initiative, time management, and excellent organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working effectively as a team member with mínimal supervision
- Professional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to speak Michif is an asset
- Must provide a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening

**Compensation**:$17.20/hr

**Working Conditions**:
This is a full-time position working standard office hours (35 hours per week). This position functions in a normal office environment with extended periods of sitting using typical office equipment. There are no unusual physical demands. The noise level can be moderate to high. The position may expose the successful applicant to high levels of tension and there may be some challenging contacts or situations. Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines; tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar, may also occur.

**Application Process**:
Please note that as an Indigenous Well-Being Agency, preference will be given to qualified applicants of Métis ancestry. Please self-identify when applying.
- **We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**_
- NWOMCFS is committed to providing a barrier free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights code. Accommodations are available upon request._

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you a Métis citizen?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-14

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