HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

FULL TIME CONTRACT TO MARCH 31, 2026

Are you looking for change or working towards personal and professional growth?  Consider joining our team

• We offer Anishinaabe Aadziwin and Anishinaabemowin learning opportunities for employees to support personal wellness and growth.

• We contribute to employee benefits.

• We match employee retirement savings plan contributions up to a maximum.

• We participate in the Ontario Teacher Pension Plan.

• There is a two-week paid winter closure in December annually.

• Work a 4-day work week in the months of July and August annually.

If these benefits interest you and you want to join a team that creates a place of learning that supports and inspires students through lifelong learning opportunities, call us today!  Currently, we are seeking a valuable team member for the position of Health and Wellness Programs Coordinator.

Classification: Program/Service Coordinator – PSC3 Team Leader Operational Support – Salary Grade Band F

Qualified Level Salary Range:  $54,650 – $60,724 – $66,796

Advanced Qualification Salary Range: $61,755 – $68,618 – $75,479

Position Objective:

Under the direction of the Dean of Post-Secondary Education, the Programs Coordinator – Health and Wellness ensures lifelong learning programs of Kenjgewin Teg designed for health professionals include Anishinaabe traditional knowledge and are delivered in accordance with the organization’s quality assurance standards and procedures.  As a critical position supporting growth of Kenjgewin Teg as an Indigenous Institute in Ontario, appreciation and/or practice of Kendmoowin – Anishnabemowin miinwaa Anishnaabe bmaadziwin in health and wellness perspectives is critical.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Diploma within the health and wellness sector, or proven work-related experience in a coordinator capacity
• Minimum of two years of program coordination experience
• Program management and/or program budget planning experience
• High level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of software;
• Preference given to applicants demonstrating Anishinabek traditional knowledge; Kendmoowin – Anishnabemowin miinwaa Anishnaabe bmaadziwin.

Job Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of First Nation health and wellness perspectives of Mnidoo Mnising and the Anishinabek Nation.
• Appreciation and/or practice of traditional knowledge; appreciation and/or practice: Kendmoowin – Anishnabemowin miinwaa Anishnaabe bmaadziwin.
• Highly motivated and self-directed individual capable of multi-tasking; able to work both in teams and as a self-starter; ability to work independently as needed with minimal supervision.
• Self-initiative, well-defined diplomacy, and time management skills.
• Excellent coordination skills for delivery of health and wellness programs.
• Able to build and maintain good relationships across Lifelong Learning teams, Corporate Services teams, and Quality Assurance teams of the organization.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising and communicating with external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and problem identification and resolution skills relating to delivery of health and wellness programs.
• Conflict resolution and people management skills.
• Adaptable, strong work ethic and contributor to positive team attitude.
• Demonstrated professionalism, tactfulness in multi-dimensional work or other environments

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department for a FULL job description to provide the scope and an understanding of this position’s responsibilities.

For further information, please contact the Director of Human Resources at humanresources@kengewinteg.ca

Application Deadline: Tuesday July 23, 2024

Please note that the successful candidate must be willing to travel when required, possess a valid Ontario Driver’s license, and have access to a reliable vehicle.

Interested individuals can send a complete application package that consists of:

Cover letter, a detailed resume, three (3) current (within one year) references listed, two of which must be professional, and written permission to contact references.  The successful candidate will be required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check.

Applications can be received marked confidential through email at humanresources@kenjgewinteg.ca, or by mail, to:

Kenjgewin Teg

“HR – Health and Wellness Programs Coordinator”

c/o Director of Human Resources

374A Hwy. 551, P.O. Box 328, M’Chigeeng, ON   P0P 1G0

Late applications and incomplete application packages will not be considered. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note:  Kenjgewin Teg has taken steps to ensure that the organization is inclusive within the school community. This includes the shared practice of First Nation tradition of smudging.

Late applications and incomplete application packages will not be considered. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per Freedom Of Information (F.O.I.) And Protection Of Privacy Act, 1996.