TALENT MANAGER / RESOURCES MANAGER (H/F)

Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive 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
• Comprehensive benefits program including health paramedical dental vision and EAP. Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
• Participate in CAAT defined benefit pension plan and retire with secure lifetime retirement income
• Paid cultural/personal wellness days
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Possible reimbursement on a portion of cell phone and internet expenses
• Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions

At the Ontario Native Womens Association (ONWA) we celebrate and honor 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.
The Cultural Resource Coordinator (Indigenous Cultural Knowledge keeper) role is a key component in the delivery of the ONWA Community Development Programs and ensures a range of wholistic services are provided.

This position is responsible for providing education and training on cultural practices teachings ceremonies and traditions to children youth families community members staff and other community service providers. The Cultural Resource Coordinator will build relationships to share with knowledge keepers and elders across the province to build inclusivity of cultural services across Ontario.

Post-secondary diploma/degree in Social Sciences Indigenous Studies Womens Studies Recreation or Health Sciences with a minimum 3-5 years work experience or combination of work and lived experience related to the role.
Knowledge and experience in conducting traditional ceremonies including protocol around sweat lodge pipe drum etc.
Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous cultures traditions ceremony and connecting Community Members to cultural practices that can be used in supporting Community Members.
Awareness of the recent historical and intergenerational trauma that Indigenous women and their families may have experienced.
A willingness to work flexible hours as needed to provide ongoing support and services to Community Members.
Ability to travel when required.
Ability to speak an Indigenous Languages is considered an asset.
Knowledge of Indigenous Metis and Inuit culture and practices.
~ Must be dependable able to follow instructions respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.

A working cellular phone and internet access is required within this position
Must be willing and able to work a flexible working from home arrangement if required. This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements. Current valid vulnerable sector criminal records check. 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.