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BIG GRASSY FIRST NATION -HEALTH DIRECTOR-ESINIIWAB HEALTH CENTER

The Health Director is a full-time managerial position directly accountable and reporting to the Band Manager. Responsibilities include, in part, providing day to day supervision of Health Staff members, developing program work plans in concert with health team members, generating budgets consistent with funding upset limits and compliance measures, approving program expenditures in accordance with various program generated cash flows and ensuring timely submission of required reporting to various funding agencies and vetted through the Band Manager.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
1. Supervision of all members of the Health Team
2. Ensuring the efficacy and integrity of Health Programs to include work plans, budgets and reporting activities.
3. Liaise the community in keeping with the leadership’s principles of accountability and transparency, area First Nations health services providers, and external funding agencies to ensure effective community health programs.
4. To initiate and develop community initiatives to address community health and wellness needs.
5. Guide the implementation of programs/services in a manner consistent with Big Grassy traditions, customs and values.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s degree in health disciplines or related field or demonstrated equivalent life and work experience as a pre-qualification for consideration by the interview committee.
2. Computer literacy at minimum: Micro-Soft Word, Excel, Power-Point.
3. A functional knowledge of email, and other media applications.
4. A demonstrated aptitude and skills in organizational dynamics, planning and interpersonal communications.
5. A demonstrated competency in file management, record keeping and report writing.
Willingness to participate in training sessions, workshops pertaining to demands of the position.

SECONDARY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:
• Ability to speak Ojibway will be considered a definite asset.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.
• Willingness to participate in training relevant to this position.

SALARY:  To commensurate with experience and qualifications

Closing Date: Friday June 09, 2017 at 4:30 p.m

Late applications will not be accepted

Only potential candidates will be notified for an interview.

SUBMIT Resume/Covering letter and Credentials TO: Mr. Gary Tuesday/Acting BandMgr.
Big Grassy River First Nation
Box 414
Morson, ON P0W 1J0
Tel: 807-488-5614
Fax: 807-488-5533
gtuesday@tbaytel.net

(FAX AND EMAIL SUBMISSIONS ARE ACCEPTABLE)

Full Job Description is available upon request

INTERNAL POSTING – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
(INTERIM POSITION TO JANUARY 06, 2019)

The Big Grassy First Nation is seeking a qualified individual to fill the Economic Development Position at Big Grassy for an Interim Term to January o6, 2019.

Key duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains relationships and engages in joint projects or initiatives with other organizations engaged in the economic development
• Preparing concept presentations to Chief and Council from time to time to support local ventures.
• Builds relationships with First Nations businesses
• Manages all aspects of First Nation sponsored initiatives for Economic Development projects including finalizing work plans, training Plans, sourcing of funds and use of funds, preparing documents such as BCR’s for Chief and Council approval of projects.

Education and Working Experience
• A Post-Secondary Diploma in business administration or commerce, would be ideal.
• Equivalent experience amounting to 3 years of experience in a business environment
• Comprehensive computer software knowledge including word processing, spreadsheet, power point presentations, and outlook email.
• The Economic Development Officer will report directly to the Band Manager.

Please provide a cover letter, resume and references to the attention of Acting Band Manager, Mr. Gary Tuesday. A full job description is available upon request.
Fax, email or deliver personally to:
Mr. Gary Tuesday, Acting Band Manager
Box 414, 410 Anishinabe Way
Morson, Ontario
P0W 1J0
(FAX) 1-807-488-5533 / Email: gtuesday@tbaytel.net / Phone: (807) 488-5614

Deadline for Applications is June 09, 2017 (4:30 p.m.)
Only those selected for interview will be notified

COMMUNITY JOB POSTING-ESINIIWAB HEALTH CENTER

Brighter Futures – Healthy Lifestyles Worker

Scope:
Under the supervision of the Health Supervisor, the Worker will deliver culturally appropriate and holistic community based health promotion and awareness activities addressing mental health, wellness and healthy lifestyle choices.

Responsibilities and Tasks:
1/ To ensure community awareness in mental health, wellness and healthy lifestyles by submitting articles to the Big Grassy website addressing mental health and parenting skills. Participate fully with health team to develop community strategies addressing mental health issues. Providing referrals to mental health workers.
2/ Provide regular recreational, social and cultural activities (especially for youth) to promote community mental health.
3/ To contribute to health team activities and events: provide input in planning and organizing community health team events, assist in providing workshops and cultural events as a member of the health team, participate in annual gathering (Pow Wow) organization and implementation.

Key Working Relationships:
Health Team –Daily/Weekly (CHR, NNADAP, Early Childhood Worker, Community Wellness Worker.)
Pegamigaabo School Staff – Daily/Weekly maintain positive working relationships, and access to school facilities (ie. Gym) for program activities.
Community Members: Daily/Weekly – Receive and provide advice about youth, elders and family activities.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:
*demonstrated computer competence and working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Publisher
*previous experience working with youth in health or related field.
* Grade 12 or equivalent
*a demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a team, understanding and adhering to roles and responsibilities within the First Nation organization
*ability to speak Ojibway is an asset
*must provide current criminal reference check;
*must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel as needed

This position is full time with a 3-month probationary period.

SALARY: $12.00 – $14.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

CLOSING DATE: June 09, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted.  Only potential applicants will be notified for an interview.

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:

Mr. Dennis Copenace, Acting Health Supervisor
Esiniiwab Health Center
Big Grassy River First Nation
Box 425
Morson, ON P0W 1J0
Tel: 807-488-5457

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted

Big Grassy Internal Employment Posting

Education Counsellor

Big Grassy First Nation is seeking applications for the position of Education Counsellor. The Education Counsellor is under the supervision of the First Nation’s Band Manager and located within the premises of the Esiniiwab Health Center, 509 Beach Road, Big Grassy F.N.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities are as follows:

• Management of the Post-Secondary Student Support Program – sponsorship program that provides funding to eligible members of the First Nation.
• Refers students to appropriate resources for assistance in the areas of counseling with relation to academics or peer support.
• Works in partnership with the Indigenous Student Counsellor at Rainy River High School for students that are enrolled in their secondary studies.
• Management of the Summer Employment program for the First Nation, which includes accessing funding and supervision for short term employment.
• Supervision duties and responsibilities.
• Community Outreach -an alternative education program for adults.
• Works closely with the Post-Secondary Committee.
• Prepares annual budgets for the programs under the Education Counsellor.
• Ensure compliance in reporting requirements for funding agencies.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills.
• Fiscal Management and responsibilities.
• Proposal and Report writing program budgeting is an asset.
• Valid Driver’s license – Class G.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma, College level education is an asset..

Please provide a cover letter, resume and references to the attention of Acting Band Manager, Gary Tuesday, also include a letter of authorization for a release to contact references. A full job description is available upon request.

Gary Tuesday, Acting Band Manager

Box 414, 410 Anishinabe Way

Morson, ON   P0W 1J0

(F) 807 488 5533   Email: gtuesday@tbaytel.net   (DEADLINE June 09, 2017)

Big Grassy First Nation is seeking a seasoned professional to work in the Band Office as a Band Manager.  The individual will be responsible in management of operations for Big Grassy First Nation, manage financial operations.  Oversee the management and supervision of Band Administration staff.  Band Council support and Administration. Read more…

Big Grassy First Nation is seeking a seasoned professional to work in concert with our Chief Operating Officer at the Administration level to ensure a smooth Band operation in accordance with the Chief and Council Governance Codes.

Closing Date: June 09, 2017 @ 4:30 p.m.

Candidates please direct your resume and references and copies of certificates, diplomas to Acting Band Manager- Gary Tuesday, 410 Anishinabe Way.

Email: gtuesday@tbaytel.net

Fax: (807) 488- 5533

Questions or concerns please call Mr. Tuesday at the Band Office (807) 488 5614

Mailed applications can be sent to: 

Box 414

Morson, ON

P0W 1J0

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Is now accepting letters of interest for the Treasurer and Secretary of the Board for the next term of service.

Date of Closure will be April 10, 2017.

Please forward letter to Mr. James Comegan, Cheif Executive Officer, addressed to:

Big Grassy First Nation

P.O. Box 414 

Morson, ON

P0W 1J0

Or email to jcomegan@gmail.com

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When: March 24, 2017 

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where: Big Grassy Community Hall

Topic of discussion will be to provide the community with an update on the status and report on all claims.

Lunch will be provided.

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TREATY ANNUITY PAYMENTS

Tuesday May 09, 2017 @ Big Grassy Community Hall

(403 Anishinabe Way)

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

REMINDER

• BRING YOUR STATUS CARD OR OTHER ID FOR YOURSELF
• MUST HAVE I.D. FOR CHILDREN AND YOUR SPOUSE
• NO THIRD PARTY PICKUPS
• THIRD PARTY NOTES ARE NOT ACCEPTED

Questions or concerns please call Tina Paypompee @ (807) 488 5614 Ext.225

Big Grassy Elders Advisory Council is pleased to announce a Free Spay and Neuter Clinic will be in the community on March 29, 30, 31 and April 01, 2017.

Please register as soon as possible with Barb Wilson (H) 488-9985 or (C) 271-3176 or

Mary Withers (H)488-9603

Services Offered

• Pet(s) Spayed or Neutered
• Full Health Check
• Treated for parasites (worms, fleas, lice, ticks)
• Receive vaccinations (Rabies, Parvo/Distemper)
• Receive tattoo & microchip identification

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