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OSHKI-PIMACHE-O-WIN: THE WENJACK EDUCATION INSTITUTE

Employment Opportunity

PROJECT ASSISTANT INTERN

(52 week contract)

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The specific duties and responsibilities to be performed include:

• Assist Vice President, Director of Student Success and Project Leads on research and preparation of necessary documents for reports;
• Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets and expenditures;
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to administration and project team;
• Support the project management team in monitoring project performance (cost, schedule, quality);
• Assist in completing and distributing regular project reports;
• Support in office administration tasks related to on-going projects;
• Identify and assist in areas of work that will ensure a positive stakeholder relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and is a student pursuing their Masters degree in Indigenous Learning, Social Sciences, or closely related field.
• The individual must have qualitative and quantitative research training with experience in Indigenous research methodologies.
• Experience working with Indigenous people and community groups is also required, along with direct experience and knowledge of Indigenous cultures, communities, customs, practices, and communication styles. Indigenous ancestry or extensive experience working with Indigenous education preferred, as well as demonstrated knowledge of an Indigenous language is an asset.

Developed Competencies
The successful candidate must demonstrate success in the following areas:

• Strong communication skills that include verbal, written, listening and public speaking;
• Organization and time management skills;
• Proven problem-solving skills;
• Development of progress reports related to projects;
• Ability to travel to remote First Nation communities;
• Hold a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle;
• Fluency in Ojibwe, Oji-Cree or Cree would be an asset.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Proof of two Covid-19 Vaccines and Booster or proof of medical exemption

NOHFC Eligibility

• Either a new entrant into the workforce, is transitioning to a new career, or is unemployed or underemployed and is entering a new field;
• Has not previously participated in NOHFC’s People & Talent Program;
• Is at least 18 years of age;
• Once hired, resides in the Northern Ontario community in which they are employed;
• Is legally entitled to work in Canada, and
• Is not a child, sibling, parent or spouse of, or is not cohabitating with, any person involved in the Employer’s hiring procedures or decision-making.

This position offers an hourly wage of $25.00/ per hour. If you are interested in this exciting employment opportunity, please submit your cover letter and a resume

Closing Date: Until position is filled

Indigenous Workforce Development Stream.

This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Indigenous Workforce Development Program. It is a requirement under this program that the selected candidate for this position self-identify as an Indigenous person. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/indigenous-workforce-development-stream

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Attach a cover letter outlining how your experience and education align with the opportunity. Applications without cover letter will not be reviewed
• We are committed and dedicated in building a workforce that reflects the demographics that we serve. In alignment with our Mission and Mandate and in accordance with Ontario Human Rights code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to candidates of Indigenous ancestry. Candidates are encouraged to self identify as being of Indigenous ancestry (First Nation, Metis, or Inuit). Do you self identify as Indigenous Ancestry ( First Nation, Metis, or Inuit)?

Work Location: In person