Seasonal Work Programs Coordinator

• Use your knowledge and understanding of Seasonal Work Programs Coordinator skills in representing our community's members
• Receive a competitive hourly wage of $28.33/hour
• Don't miss this chance to make a true difference to the vibrant community of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation
  

About the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation

The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation is a strong, vibrant, and progressive Indigenous community that is approximately a 1.5-hour drive from the heart of Toronto. Located nearby to the rural community of Port Perry, MSIFN has the benefits of small-town living while having close proximity to urban areas. As part of the Anishinabek Nation and signatories to the Williams Treaties and other pre-confederation treaties, MSIFN is extremely proud of our Indigenous culture and long history of protecting our Aboriginal and Treaty rights. As owners of the Great Blue Heron Casino and creators of the Noozhoo Nokiiyan Economic Development Limited Partnership, MSIFN has an entrepreneurial spirit and expectation for excellence. We encourage team members to be professional, flexible, dynamic, team players, who have a self-starting attitude and respect for all employees in the workplace. While working within clear lines of authority, MSIFN requires someone who can bring out the best in those who surround them. We are a busy First Nation, with many capital projects and opportunities ahead.  The community and workplace are led by an elected Council of 3 (a Chief and two Councillors) and a Senior Management Team led by the First Nation Manager and including Managers from Operations, Finance, Human Resources, and Health and Social Services. We value the hard work of our entire workforce and support them with a culture of collaboration and respect. 

For more information about our vibrant community please visit our homepage by clicking here.   

Make a Difference Within Our Community

Currently, the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) is looking for an experienced Seasonal Work Programs Coordinator to join our community and work with our members and management team in Scugog, ON from May 27/2024 to November 30/2024. The hours of this role are Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Friday 8.30 am to 1:00 pm.  The Seasonal Work Programs Coordinator is required to be onsite Monday to Friday. 

As our new Seasonal Work Programs Coordinator you will report to the First Nation Manager in collaboration with the Employment and Economic Development Officer.

DUTIES:

• In consultation with Managers, Supervisors, Human Resources and EEDO develop work/training plans for summer students and employment readiness pilot participants.
• Actively lead and participate in the programs and activities of the summer student program and employment readiness pilot program.
• Develop, coordinate and assist with orientation of participants.
• Assist EEDO with the completion of funding reporting requirements.
• Research, develop and implement skills development sessions and community giving days over the course of the seasonal programs.
• Create, implement and maintain participant schedules.
• Conduct progress check-ins with summer students and Manager/Supervisors once a month.
• Identify and provide recommendations to the Managers/Supervisors where support is required for summer students and employment readiness participants.
• Monitor attendance and report any concerns to the EEDO and/or respective department managers.
• Maintain and post a monthly summer student activity calendar and schedule.
• Ensure summer students and readiness participants are following policies and procedures, coaching as required and escalate concerns to the EEDO and/or respective department managers.
• Submit a monthly progress report of programs to EEDO.
• Motivate and encourage participant goal setting, regular attendance, and participation in workplace activities.
• Assist with planning for a community focused garden and maintaining cattle for food security.
• Maintain gardens and livestock with the assistance of program participants and summer students as required.
• Train participants in the use of gardening; tools, processes, and harvesting.
• Train participants in the care of cattle; feeding, watering, general health assessments, and ensuring a secure location for the animals.
• Support summer students and readiness participants with the completion of timesheets and leave forms as required.
• Liaison with HRC staff as required to support positive outcomes for employment readiness participants.
• Provide on-going support and motivation for employment readiness participants; maintaining a calm and safe space for participants to share challenges and stressors in the workplace.
• Support EEDO and other staff with assigned duties if work capacity allows.
• Planning and organize activities/events/trips, ensuring not exceeding budget.
• In partnership with EEDO, develop, implement and complete summer students’ evaluations and program evaluations at the end of the summer student program.
• In partnership with EEDO, develop, implement and complete employment readiness participants 'evaluations and program evaluations at the end of the employment readiness program.
• Assist with the development of a comprehensive internal report; providing recommendations and outlining outcomes of the employment readiness pilot program.

PAY RATE:                               $28.33

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Grade 12 diploma and some post-secondary education, minimum two years total work experience or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience as deemed by the hiring panel
• Passion for food security in First Nation Communities and empowering indigenous youth
• Experience working in an outdoor setting
• Experience leading teams or organizing activities
• Eager to learn and develop new skills
• Reliable means of transportation to and from work
• CPIC acceptable to position upon conditional offer (18+)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with others and tactfully handle conflict
• Ability to show initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• General knowledge of and/or experience with general office equipment
• Valid Driver’s License and $1M Liability Insurance                   

CONSIDERED AN ASSET:

• Previous experience working in agriculture or program development
• Awareness around supporting trauma and mental health
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, traditions, teachings, community dynamics and previous related experience on a First Nation
• Current First Aid, CPR, Health and Safety and/or WHMIS certification
• Previous experience supervising and/or coordinating summer students or work programs
• Experience in planning and coordinating events
• Keyboarding 35 words per minute

This is your chance to be part of a dynamic and growing community where you will have the opportunity to implement processes and make your mark for the better of all.   

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!

Please note that a Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search (CPIC/VSS) acceptable to the position is required upon conditional offer. Expenses for CPIC/VSS are reimbursed after orientation.