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First Peoples Wellness Circle (FPWC) is a national not-for-profit corporation that is governed and managed by Indigenous leaders and exists to improve the lives of Canada’s First Peoples by addressing healing, wellness, and other mental health challenges. The mission of FPWC is to advocate for collaborative transformative change to create pathways to wellness and whole health for First Peoples shaped by diverse Indigenous cultural lenses. Our work focuses on the implementation of the First Nation Mental Wellness Continuum Framework and supporting the First Nation workforce of Mental Wellness Teams.
We are currently looking to fill the position of Workforce Development Support Office. This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), fully-remote position. Our head office is located in North Bay, Ontario, and individuals from Ontario may be given preference.
Under the direction of the Workforce Development Lead the Workforce Development Support Officer will be responsible for a wide range of workforce service activities and day-to-day delivery of direct services and development of relationships with local businesses and organizations. We are a small organization that values collaboration and teamwork.
Position Purpose:
The Workforce Development Support Officer provides support to the Workforce Development Lead and is responsible for a wide range of workforce service activities and day-to-day delivery of direct services and development of relationships with local businesses and organizations.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the implementation of the workforce development program
Assist in implementing workforce wellness needs analysis
Assist in implementing a laddered training approach to help individuals build skills and workforce readiness
Assist the Workforce Development Lead to maintain strategic partnerships with academic institutions and other related businesses
Gather, analyze and process program data
Prepare materials for and support completion of reports and budgets as requested
Organize, plan, and execute workforce development events as necessary for various assigned projects
Stay at the forefront of workforce trends and industry best practices
Gain and maintain knowledge of national programs and services
Provide input to Workforce Development Lead and make recommendations for improvements to programs and the department
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Workforce Development Lead
Minimum Experience Required:
Minimum of three(3) years of related experience
Experience working with the Indigenous/First Nations community or nonprofit setting would
be considered an asset
Experience in Program Development/Coordination
Experience working with multiple partners and stakeholders
Competencies:
Planning and Organisation
Ethics and Integrity
Communication
Cultural Competency
Problem Solving
Collaboration and Teamwork
Wellness Promotion
Minimum Education:
College diploma, Certification or Degree (education, Mental Health. Wellness, or related field)
A Master’s degree would be considered an asset
Technical Skills:
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong technical skills
Ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships
Ability to act with discretion and handle confidential and privileged information
Ability to work effectively under time pressure and/or deadlines
Ability to work independently, prioritize, organize, problem-solve and exercise good
judgment
Working experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Language(s):
Fluency in English (verbal and written)
Use of and/or fluency in an Indigenous language is considered an asset
Working Environment:
This position is a remote, work from home role
Access to reliable internet, and private office space to work
