Hybrid Community Development Manager

at Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)

• Job title: Community Development Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: CA$87,000 - CA$107,574 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Thunder Bay, Canada

About the role

• Community Development Manager leading and supporting employees in the Community Development Department. Ensuring ONWA’s vision and objectives are met for Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a group of employees within the Community Development Department.
• Ensure ONWA’s vision, mandate, and objectives are met and aligned with ONWA’s Strategic Plan.
• Ensure all programs are implemented and managed according to the program standards and guidelines.

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in social sciences, health, Indigenous Studies, and/or Women’s Studies with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Supervisory or Management role.
• Minimum 3 (three) years previous work experience in supporting and advocating for Indigenous women, families and communities.
• Demonstrated administrative management and project management with the ability to supervise.
• Knowledge and experience with Indigenous culture, traditions and ceremony.
• Awareness of the recent, historical, and intergenerational trauma that Indigenous women, youth, and their families may have experienced, including the psychological, neurological, physiological, social, and spiritual impacts of trauma.
• A demonstrated high level of written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to negotiate with partners and stakeholders to find collaborative solutions for complex issues.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills with the ability to establish and maintain credible relationships.
• Experience with financial planning and reporting.
• Working knowledge of Not-for-Profit organization program delivery and experience working with Indigenous governance structures and communities.
• Solution oriented with proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong networking skills.
• Experience managing and planning conferences, events, and presentations.
• Experience with resource review, development, and implementation.
• Demonstrated organizational, time management, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to follow through on assigned duties independently and within team settings.
• Ability prioritize and to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible, to be creative and to create strength-based solution.
• Ability to prioritize programs and activities within budget and time considerations.
• Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Software, internet, and general office equipment.
• Ability to travel.
• Reliable vehicle, appropriate vehicle insurance coverage and valid Ontario “G” class driver’s license.
• Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records check.
• Valid 1st Aid/CPR.
• A cellular phone and internet access is required within this position.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible working from home arrangement if required.

Benefits

• 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