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Community Liaison Specialist
Province of Ontario
Other
POSTED:
4 months ago
Employer:
Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre
ES Job ID:
15837
Closing Date:
October 02, 2024
Salary:
57000
Duration:
Full Time
Job Description:
Community Liaison Specialist (Permanent, Full-time)
The Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre (A/OFRC) is a not-for-profit corporation established by agreement between the Grand Council Chief of the Anishinabek Nation and the Ontario Minister of Natural Resources to further the knowledge and conservation of fisheries resources of interest to member First Nations and Ontario's stakeholders.
Under the leadership of the General Manager and working in a team environment with natural resource specialists, the Community Liaison Specialist represents the A/OFRC with First Nations and stakeholder groups across the territory of the Anishinabek Nation (AN) through regular community visits, attendance at events and meetings and ongoing communications. The successful candidate will work closely with AN communities to develop project proposals, and assist in the delivery of projects, The successful candidate will prepare and implement communication plans associated with A/OFRC initiatives (e.g. organize and deliver presentations and workshops to client groups), take a lead role in writing reports, represent the organization at meetings and generally assist the General Manager to communicate with the Anishinabek Nation and its First Nations. The position is based in the Centre's North Bay office and involves occasional weekend work and regular travel in Lake Huron and Lake Superior Regions and southern Ontario.
The position is open immediately and will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.
Annual Salary - $57,000 - $73,000 based on experience and qualifications (37.5 hour work week).
Given the traditional practices of the Anishinabek, exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar, may occur within the work setting.
The Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre (A/OFRC) is a not-for-profit corporation established by agreement between the Grand Council Chief of the Anishinabek Nation and the Ontario Minister of Natural Resources to further the knowledge and conservation of fisheries resources of interest to member First Nations and Ontario's stakeholders.
Under the leadership of the General Manager and working in a team environment with natural resource specialists, the Community Liaison Specialist represents the A/OFRC with First Nations and stakeholder groups across the territory of the Anishinabek Nation (AN) through regular community visits, attendance at events and meetings and ongoing communications. The successful candidate will work closely with AN communities to develop project proposals, and assist in the delivery of projects, The successful candidate will prepare and implement communication plans associated with A/OFRC initiatives (e.g. organize and deliver presentations and workshops to client groups), take a lead role in writing reports, represent the organization at meetings and generally assist the General Manager to communicate with the Anishinabek Nation and its First Nations. The position is based in the Centre's North Bay office and involves occasional weekend work and regular travel in Lake Huron and Lake Superior Regions and southern Ontario.
The position is open immediately and will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.
Annual Salary - $57,000 - $73,000 based on experience and qualifications (37.5 hour work week).
Given the traditional practices of the Anishinabek, exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar, may occur within the work setting.
Required Skills:
The ideal candidate will have:
Excellent understanding of First Nation culture, traditional knowledge and issues related to resource use and management
Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Experience in outreach and communications including social media
Valid Ontario driver's license
Offer of employment will be conditional on a criminal background check.
Excellent understanding of First Nation culture, traditional knowledge and issues related to resource use and management
Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Experience in outreach and communications including social media
Valid Ontario driver's license
Offer of employment will be conditional on a criminal background check.
Requirements:
It would be an asset for the candidate to have:
Formal education relevant to the position
Knowledge of Anishinaabemowin
Knowledge of aquatic ecology and fisheries assessment techniques
Experience working in the First Nation communities of the Anishinabek Nation
Formal education relevant to the position
Knowledge of Anishinaabemowin
Knowledge of aquatic ecology and fisheries assessment techniques
Experience working in the First Nation communities of the Anishinabek Nation
How to Apply:
Application Deadline: until a suitable candidate is identified
Potential candidates should email cover letters and resumes outlining their qualifications to employment@aofrc.org.
Applications may also be mailed to the attention of Hiring Committee at A/OFRC, 191 Booth Rd. Unit15, North Bay ON, P1A 4K3.
Enquiries may be made by email or by calling 705-472-7888.
Potential candidates should email cover letters and resumes outlining their qualifications to employment@aofrc.org.
Applications may also be mailed to the attention of Hiring Committee at A/OFRC, 191 Booth Rd. Unit15, North Bay ON, P1A 4K3.
Enquiries may be made by email or by calling 705-472-7888.
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