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Youth Life Promotion Program Coordinator

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Employer Name: Ne-Chee Friendship Centre

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Hours of Work: Contract-End of contract date September 10, 2027

Work Remotely: No

Wage: $52,500-$58,000 to start dependent on experience and qualifications

 

Duties:

Ne-Chee Friendship Centre is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and community-minded individual to deliver its Youth Life Promotion Program.

 

  • Support youth ages 13–24 through participant-based and one-to-one services
  • Collaborate with Elders, Traditional Knowledge Keepers, and youth to co-develop and implement Youth Culture Camps
  • Facilitate traditional knowledge transfer, including traditional teachings, language reclamation, and food education
  • Facilitate sharing circles that incorporate formative teaching and discussion
  • Support the transmission of cultural knowledge through storytelling, traditional teachings, and peer-based activities
  • Support the creation and development of programming for Two-Spirited and Indigenous LGBTQ+ youth

 

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Child and Youth Work, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience working with children and youth
  • Strong knowledge of Indigenous cultures, histories, and the impacts of colonization
  • Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous youth engagement and community outreach tools
  • Knowledge of traditional teachings, particularly related to water and land-based activities, traditional medicines, language reclamation, and food education
  • Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with child welfare agencies in Ontario
  • Strong understanding of the Child and Family Services Act and Ontario Children’s Aid Societies, with emphasis on impacts on Indigenous families
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations
  • Positive attitude and demonstrated capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model
  • Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
  • First Aid/CPR certification is a definite asset
  • Working knowledge of computer applications

 

Benefits

  • Paid lunch based on actual working hours
  • Optional flexible schedule allowing for every other Friday off

 

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter to:

 

Ne-Chee Friendship Centre

Brianna Boucha, Office Manager

326 Second Street, Kenora, ON, P9N 1G5

hr@nechee.org

Fax: (807)-468-5340

 

We are committed to building a strong, supportive team and welcome applicants who may not yet have all the listed skills but are eager to learn, open to seeking knowledge, and passionate about Indigenous culture and community work. We wish to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be acknowledged. Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify upon applying.

 

Accessibility Statement

Ne-Chee Friendship Centre is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodation is available throughout all stages of the hiring process upon request. Applicants are encouraged to advise us of any accommodation needs required to ensure equal participation. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized communities, and individuals of diverse backgrounds and identities.