Remote Operations Clerk (FT Contract until July 1, 2026 with a possible extension)

Why make ONWA your career choice?

Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:

• Competitive salaries


• Generous paid vacation time


• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time


• Additional paid stat and civic holidays


• 35 hour work week 


• Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer.


• Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account


• Competitive Retirement Savings Plan up to 16% with organization match pending position


• Paid sick days


• Paid cultural/personal wellness days


• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance


• Ongoing professional development.


• Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses


• Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions


• Paid management days

VISION:

At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honour the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community, provincially, nationally and internationally for generations to come.

SCOPE:

The Operations Clerk will provide support to the Operations Team and the organization. This role will focus on efficient administrative support in the ongoing management of the operations of the association. The incumbent will perform general office duties including, purchasing supplies and non-capital purchases, scheduling fleet maintenance, assist with contract management, inventory tracking, and other administrative duties which support the Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A post-secondary diploma in General Office Administration or Business Service and 1-3 years’ experience working in Operations, preferably for a not for profit, Indigenous organization combined with strong administrative skills and experience.


• Experience working with databases.


• Experience in fleet management.


• Knowledge of Indigenous support services available within the community(s).


• Experience organizing meetings, including creating agendas and minute taking.


• Experience in the development of forms and correspondence on behalf of Operations.


• Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to maintain positive relationships with local service agencies.


• Experience tracking and reporting statistical information.


• Ability to network with other community agencies/services/organizations.


• Demonstrated experience providing services to Indigenous families and communities.


• Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.


• Capacity to solve problems and to see different perspectives.


• Ability to plan, organize and manage time effectively.


• Highly motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Excellent organizational and communication skills and an ability to follow through on assigned duties independently with strict deadlines.


• Knowledge of Not-For Profit Organizations


• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office Software, internet, and general office equipment.


• Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.


• Valid G Class Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance.


• Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records check.


• Cellular phone and internet access are required within this position.


• Must be willing and able to work flexible working from home arrangements if required. This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements. This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by the ONWA.


• Ability/willingness to travel.

Please know, this is an existing role we are looking to fill.

The full salary range for this role is $43,700 - $53,497.60 ONWA conducts annual performance reviews, and employees may be eligible for salary adjustments based on performance outcomes and available funding.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you would like to learn more about the job, please send us an email at   View email address on ca.talent.com.