Community Assistant Worker Job Posting

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Shibogama First Nations Council
Community Assistant Worker

Terms:	Full Time Employment. 35 hours per week. The person should be prepared to be flexible as the worker will often be expected to work evenings and weekends from time to time Spend time out and about in the community visiting local people and groups as well as attending meetings It is intended the successful candidate is to start by end of February 2015
Location:	Primarily in the First Nation community
Position Summary:	The RERP Community Assistant Worker will work under the supervision of Tribal Council and closely work with the Project Coordinator and Project Consultant and community members to develop a Community Readiness Plan. This will include he/she to coordinate community engagement, collect local and regional information, communicate project progress updates, among other duties.
Qualifications:	Strong communication – written, verbal and listening skills; Ability to build good relationship and earn people’s trust and respect as well as ability to relate to people with different backgrounds; Tactful and sensitive approach; Patience and perseverance - for coping with challenges and setbacks; A non-judgmental attitude Initiative, enthusiasm and motivation; Good organizational planning, and administrative skills - ability to coordinate community meetings, site visits, etc; Good computer skills and experience with software (ie Word processing, spreadsheet; etc) Ability to speak Oji-Cree and translation is preferred; Good understanding of social and community issues; Some skills in researching, analyzing data/information and writing reports; Be familiar with local and regional economies (business and labor) willingness to learn; Reliable and punctual. Grade 12 minimum or equivalent
Job Duties & Responsibilities:	- Work closely with the Shibogama Tribal Council, the community, the consultant as well as others to develop a Community Readiness Plan to address change/transition from major capital infrastructure development and improve community quality of life – work with individuals, families, and the whole community to: identify their opportunities, needs, rights and responsibilities Plan what they want to achieve and take appropriate actions on respecting being ready for regional major capital development (ie regional electrification) Develop activities and services needed to be in place to capture economic (business and labor) and other opportunities as development unfolds and then becomes operational; Coordinate community engagement ; Communicate with community members on the RERP Project and document input and feedback - gather opinions, data and information required from the community; Act as a link between the project team and the community ; Communicate with community members, elders and leadership to ensure everyone has an opportunity to provide input and direction on the Community Readiness Plan; Report and communicate with Project Team; Promote the project and educate community members on energy conservation, efficiency and renewable energy; Coordinate on-site visits, meetings, radio shows, poster and other media distribution, etc. Actively participate in weekly teleconferences and on-site meetings throughout the project; Implement components of the community engagement plan, such as door-to-door visits, radio shows, surveys, etc. Reporting Duties as assigned, including hydro meter readings in a timely fashion.
Wage Rate:	$30,000/year
Submit Cover letter and Resume to by: February 27, 2015	Drop off to: Arlene Meekis-Jung, Economic Development Officer c/o Wawakapewin First Nation Band Sub-Office Office, P.O. Box 477, Sioux Lookout, Ontario. P8T 1A8 or email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.