Brighter Futures Coordinator

Brighter Futures Coordinator

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation (AOPFN)is a proud and progressive Algonquin community. Pikwakanagan is situated on the shores of Golden Lake and the Bonnechere River in Renfrew County. Located off Highway 60, our community is 90 minutes west of Ottawa and 90 minutes hours east of Algonquin Park.

We are currently recruiting for a Brighter Futures Coordinator. This is a full-time, permanent position working 35 hours per week.

The Brighter Futures Coordinator is responsible for delivering programming under the Brighter Futures-Building Healthier Communities program. This role will plan, coordinate, and implement events that promote family and community well-being. The Brighter Futures Coordinator performs all administrative duties to ensure records and procedures are maintained in accordance with approved policies, guidelines, and directives.

The Brighter Futures Coordinator must be ready, willing, and able to develop and maintain a good working relationship with all government agencies, native organizations, associations, and business associates of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Additional responsibilities include:

• Purchase materials and supplies according to the approved procedure.
• Promote and advertise community events and activities.
• Complete incident reports.
• Prepare a monthly update on programming, costs number of participants, etc.
• Assist with research and funding sources and preparation of funding proposals.
• Complete the evaluation process of work plans and recommend improvements.
• Ensure all programs and activities are implemented according to relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

For a full job description please email hrassistant@pikwakanagan.ca

• Post-secondary education in a child and youth worker program, early childhood education or the completion of grade 12 with two years of experience (minimum) working with children and youth in a social setting
• Certification in First Aid and CPR (renewed annually)
• Experience in project planning and coordination
• A current acceptable vulnerable sector check

Closing: April 25, 2025.

Please include Brighter Futures Coordinator in the subject line of your email. Please allow 24 hours to receive a confirmed receipt of your application submission should you apply by email.

What we offer:

• Pension plan
• Paid sick days
• 4% vacation pay
• Holiday shutdown
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays
• Half days on Fridays prior to holiday Mondays
• Health spending account (dental, vision, prescriptions, etc.)
• Milestone recognition

Application Process

Interested persons must submit a resume demonstrating that they meet the requirements outlined and the names and day contact telephone numbers of three professional references.

Screening Procedure

Applicant must not be a member of the supervisor's immediate family. The best-qualified candidate will be defined and determined to include the following: Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to:

• the qualified indigenous person who is an Algonquin; then to,
• the qualified indigenous person; then to,
• the qualified non-indigenous candidate.

Interviews

Interviews will be conducted in-person or virtually by Teams Meeting. AOPFN has the right to shortlist for interview and assessment purposes of the five most qualified persons and typically establishes an eligibility list.

We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian society. We therefore encourage women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above-mentioned employment equity designated groups.

AOPFN is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the recruitment representative in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures that must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.