Community Planning Champion

Community Planning Champion

Location: Health Centre
Accountability: Economic Development Officer/Director of Operations
Employment Status: Full-Time
Hours of Work: Administration Hours (8:30am-4:30pm)

Position Summary
The Community Planning Champion will support the development of various strategic plans for the benefit of Sheguiandah First Nation. This role focuses on engaging members, gathering community input, assisting with project coordination, and promoting awareness of planning initiatives. The Champion will serve as a connector, helping ensure community voices guide the planning process and support the work of contracted professionals, Economic Development Officer and Lands/Community Engagement Manager. This role is an on the job learning opportunity and no strategic planning experience is necessary.

Key Responsibilities:
• Community Engagement and outreach
• Coordination of Planning Activities
• Data Collection and Information Management
• Communications and promotion
• Cultural Protocol and relationship building

Skills & Competencies:
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Comfortable speaking with community members and gathering input
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Experience with email, Microsoft Office programs, Canva (asset)
• Respectful, reliable, and able to work with confidentiality
• Ability and desire to learn new skills and retain knowledge.

Qualifications:
• Highschool Diploma.
• Experience with computers and Microsoft Office programs.
• 1 years’ experience working in an Office Administration setting.
• Experience working with and communication with First Nation people.

Additional Requirements:
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends for membership engagement events.
• Willingness to travel within and outside the community for membership engagement.
• Must provide a clear Criminal Record Check
• Must have a Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s License, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel

Criminal Reference Check (CRC) Rationale: Sheguiandah First Nation is in a position of trust to its band members and is committed to providing a safe and secure work environment. Applicants must have record clear and/or dated of convictions relating to fraud, drugs, assault and theft. The CRC must be current (30 days) and the original document.

Interested applicants must submit cover letter, resume, three (3) current references and education certifications to:
Confidential: Community Planning Champion c/o Human Resources Email:reception@sheguiandahfn.ca
142 Ogemah Miikan, Sheguiandah, ON P0P 1W0
Phone: (705) 368-2781 Fax: (705) 368-3697

For a job description, please contact hrassistant@sheguiandahfn.ca or by calling (705) 368-2781.

Miigwetch to all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.