Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin (I’m a Kind Man) Coordinator

Employer Name: Ne-Chee Friendship Centre

City: Kenora

Province: Ontario

Postal Code: P9N 1G5

Application Deadline: April 25, 2025

Email: hr@nechee.org

Hours of Work: TBD

Job Type: Various Hours

Wages: $46,000-$48,000 annually to start

Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:

The Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin Coordinator is responsible for the provision of Indigenous culture-based community services focused exclusively on the engagement of Indigenous men and male youth committed to ending all forms of violence perpetrated against Indigenous women and girls.

• To provide Indigenous culture-based men’s programming promotive of healing, skill building and the practice of alternative options to the use of violence
• Provide wrap-around services and a strengths-based action plan for each individual direct-service user
• Facilitate programming within correctional institutions and the provision of reintegration support for men and youth-aged males
• Educate men and youth-aged males in approaches to identifying and addressing their behaviours and implement alternative approaches to conflict resolution
• Encourage healthy violence free lifestyles through the provision of educational supports and the establishment of a supportive learning environment
• Coordinate local community events to promote Indigenous men’s roles in ending violence perpetrated against Indigenous women and girls and create opportunities for Indigenous men and youth-aged males to engage with Elders, Traditional people, cultural and land-based activities
• Promote healing circles, peer support networks and self-help processes to assist in men’s healing, positive identity development, learning alternative approaches to child discipline and intimate partner conflict resolution strategies

Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:

• Post-secondary education in Indigenous studies and/or combination of an equivalent and relevant education
• Demonstrated and related work experience within an Indigenous organization or community
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, and the impacts of trauma
• Knowledge and experience working with justice system involving Indigenous men and male youth.
• Personal experience with, and ability to model traditional male role.
• Skills and experience in presenting workshops and facilitating groups.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Must have excellent computer skills; Strong working knowledge of MS Word & data entry.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

Benefits:

• Earn up to 9.37 hours of Paid Personal Leave per month (potentially 15 days annually, based on hiring date)
• Earn up to 9.37 hours of Paid Vacation time to start (potentially 3 weeks per year, based on hiring date)
• Almost 2 weeks of paid time off during the December break, if completed probationary period
• A comprehensive benefit package including a pension plan with employer match-up of 1.5-3%
• Paid lunch based on actual working hours
• Optional choice to work a flexed schedule that allows for every other Friday off

How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter to:

Ne-Chee Friendship Centre
Brianna Boucha, Human Resources Manager
326 Second Street, Kenora, ON P9N 1G5
Email: hr@nechee.org
Fax: (807)-468-5340

We wish to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be acknowledged. Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify upon applying.

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