Indigenous Registration Administrator

_ Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants. _

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 are covered by the employer.
• Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid sick days
• Paid cultural/personal wellness days
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development.
• Possible reimbursement on a portion of cell phone and internet expenses

VISION : At the Ontario Native Women’s 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.

SCOPE : **QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum; degree is preferred, and/or diploma in Social Work, Indigenous Studies, and/or Social Sciences or 3 years relevant work experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with Indigenous women delivering trauma, mental health, VAW, justice, addiction, and family-based services.
• Proven knowledge in systems navigation, referral and knowledge of relevant supportive services within site locations.
• Proven work experience in brief services, administrative support, and ability to mediate conflict.
• Experience providing brief services, short-term case management, and supportive listening techniques.
• Strong ability to establish and liaison with other service providers and resources within the community.
• Provides immediate support to the Branch manager’s administrative needs, external requests, and data analysis of program operating in service site.
• Manage/coordinate various tasks, issues and functions as they impact and/or relate to branch offices and staff.
• Provides administrative support for internal and external working groups and committees led by the Branch Manager.
• Ability to work from a strength-based, trauma-informed, and community member centered approach.
• Knowledge of gender-based analysis theory and methodology and a strong understanding of gender-based violence from an integrated feminist, anti-racist, anti-oppressive perspective is required.
• Strong knowledge of the Indian Act, S-3, and legislative changes within the Indian Act.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge in data tracking and statistical reporting.
• Strong organizational, project management and time management skills.
• Able to manage many conflicting priorities simultaneously, with the ability to prioritize.
• Knowledge and working of not-for-profit Indigenous organizations.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed to provide services and/or response to community members.
• Experience working on a collaborative team and demonstrated ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other computer software.
• A cellular phone and internet access is required for 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. This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by the ONWA.
• Valid G Class Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate 2-million-dollar insurance.
• Valid current vulnerable sector criminal records check, reliable cell phone and 1st Aid/CPR.
• Ability/willingness to travel.
• ONWA is committed on implementing measures to protect its community members, staff, and other stakeholders from COVID-19. As a result, ONWA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy. Exemptions will be made for those with a valid medical exemption; proof of the exemption will be required.