Apatisiwin Program Coordinator

Apatisiwin Program Coordinator, under the direction of the Executive Director or Designate, is responsible for leading an effort to support employment and training activities and outcomes to urban Indigenous individuals. The Apatisiwin Program Coordinator will ensure the effective delivery of the program such that direct service users gain education, experience, and skills to improve employability and/or achieve and maintain meaningful employment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) year post-secondary education in Social Service Work and/or Indigenous Studies or a combination of equivalent and relevant education;
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a community organization and/or experience with Indigenous population;
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated and related experience working in an Indigenous organization is an asset;
• Knowledge of Indigenous and non-Indigenous community services and supports;
• Familiar with occupational and other labor market information, regarding the nature of occupations, occupational requirements, vocations, apprenticeships, entrepreneurship and guidance material pertaining to employment related legislation/regulations;
• Experience completing intakes, assessments, contracts, referral services, and evaluations;
• Ability to assess client’s employment readiness and literacy needs in order to become employment ready and develop action plans that will assist the client in reaching their employment and training goals;
• Ability to develop an inventory of services available within the community for employment and training services;
• Skilled in networking and partnering with other Friendship Centre programs, Indigenous and mainstream organizations related to employment and training;
• Sufficient skills in use of Microsoft Office applications and 365;
• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment;
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training;
• First Aid/CPR certification; and,
• Satisfactory Criminal Record check (CPIC) or Vulnerable Sector Search (if applicable).

REQUIREMENTS

The Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (HRIC) is a large Indigenous not for profit organization. We are culturally based and committed to driving positive change for the community. As a staff member of HRIC you will have opportunity for professional growth, access to Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers and a generous benefit package. We strive to uphold pre-colonial management and policy structure, while being supportive and maintaining a positive work atmosphere.

HRIC is a highly flexible organization offering 2 weeks paid vacation, additional compensation including 5 paid cultural days (as per HRIC Personnel Policy guidelines), 4 paid holidays beyond mandatory Employment Standards, paid shutdown over the Christmas holiday week, and health benefits. HRIC health benefits are offered to full time permanent employees, employees will be able to enroll upon the successful completion of their (3) three-month probationary period.

HRIC is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Hamilton Regional Indian Centre will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

HRIC strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, Hamilton Regional Indian Centre will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.

Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Indigenous people, HRIC shall give preference to Indigenous people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, 3 references to jobs@hric.ca or in an envelope marked CONFIDENTIAL to:

Human Resources

Hamilton Regional Indian Centre

34 Ottawa Street North, Hamilton, Ontario L8H 3Y7

FAX: 905-548-0024