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Healthy Living Program Coordinator

The Dryden Native Friendship Centre is currently accepting applications for Urban Indigenous Healthy Living Program (UIHLP), Program Coordinator. The UIHLP coordinator is responsible for designing, coordinating, facilitating, monitoring, and evaluating healthy living programs based on the community’s needs and interests. The goal of this position is to increase urban Indigenous people participation in sport, physical fitness, physical recreation, and other health promotion programs which may promote healthy lifestyle behaviours.

Schedule:

Regular full-time hours. Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm, 35 hours per week. Some flexibility to meet program needs.

This position is a regular full-time employment opportunity and is eligible for group retirement, extended benefits, and paid time off.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

• Implement programming focusing on nutrition, physical fitness, sports, physical recreation, smoke free living, and youth leadership

• Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate program initiatives to increase the health and well-being of Indigenous community members

• Maintain appropriate records and perform all reporting requirements

• Establish and maintain relationships with external organizations as it relates to the program

• Implement programming for smoking cessation, aid in quitting, and provide information on the health impacts of smoking

• Facilitate information sessions for various health related issues

• Incorporate traditional activities whenever possible

• Facilitate one-on-one and group sessions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A university or college degree/diploma in Kinesiology, Outdoor Recreation, or other related fields. Training and experience (i.e. Fitness Instructor Specialist Certification) or lived experience may be considered equivalent.

• Acceptable Criminal records check – Vulnerable Sector will be a condition of employment

• Driver’s license with acceptable driver’s abstract will be a condition of employment

• First Aid/CPR or willing to be certified.

• Experience in physical fitness training or be willing to be certified

• Excellent knowledge about healthy lifestyle behaviors, specifically nutrition, healthy weight, and the benefits of living smoke free

• 1 year experience in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programming

• Excellent computer skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Knowledge of the social realities that Indigenous youth, women, and seniors experience in urban settings

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Ability to speak Ojibwe/Oji-Cree is an asset

• Experience with maintaining and working within a budget is an asset

• Knowledge of Indigenous culture is an asset

• Experience in data collection and evaluation is an asset

Work Conditions & Remuneration

• Working in a shared office environment

• $22.00-$23.50 per hour

SEND RESUME & COVER LETTER with 3 EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES (1 of which is a recent employer) and PERMISSION TO CONTACT TO:

Hiring Committee; Dryden Native Friendship Centre

74 Queen Street, Dryden ON P8N 1A4

Fax: 807-223-6275 e-mail: hr@dnfconline.org

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

Full job description available upon request

DNFC is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourages all people to apply. Anyone needing accommodations at any time during the hiring process please just let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate you.

***** Only those deemed qualified will be contacted for an interview *****

Language Revitalization Worker - 1 Year Contract

The Indigenous Language Revitalization Program (ILRP) – 1 year contract will support the development of Friendship Centre language hubs and will work toward integrating Indigenous languages into daily operations of the Friendship Centre.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm, 35 hours per week. 1 Hour unpaid lunch each day. Some flexibility to meet program needs.

 Duties and Responsibilities include but is not limited to:

• Provide language learning opportunities for community members

• Promote the use of language within the Centre and externally

• Plan and execute activities and events for language development to learners of varying capabilities

• Develop and execute lesson plans that account for diverse learning needs

• Track statistics and submit reports on a monthly basis

• Create purchase orders and follow all finance policies and procedures

• Regularly provide reporting updates and maintain client files in alignment with DNFC policy and procedures;

• Other responsibilities, as required;

 Qualifications:

• Fluency in Ojibwe or OjiCree

• A Bachelor of Education may be considered an asset

• 1 year experience delivering language learning opportunities or developing lesson plans is preferred

• Community experience that can include organizing events, holding traditional roles, and volunteering;

• Proficiency in applicable software programs (e.g.: Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc.)

• Satisfactory vulnerable sector check will be a requirement of the job;

• Class G Ontario Drivers License

• First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain

• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with emphasis on the impacts of trauma, Indigenous youth engagement and community outreach;

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work independently and within a team;

• Excellent organizational skills and excellent networking and facilitation skills;
  

Work Conditions & Remuneration

• Working in a shared office environment

• $23-25.00 per hour

SEND RESUME & COVER LETTER with 3 EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES (1 of which is a recent employer) and PERMISSION TO CONTACT TO:

Hiring Committee; Dryden Native Friendship Centre

74 Queen Street, Dryden ON P8N 1A4

Fax: 807-223-6275    e-mail:  hr@dnfconline.org

CLOSING DATE: May 10th, 2024, at 4:00PM

Full job description available upon request

DNFC is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourages all person to apply. Anyone needing accommodations at any time during the hiring process please just let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate you.

***** Only those deemed qualified will be contacted for an interview *****