COVER LETTER NEEDS TO BE SENT WITH RESUME.

Applicants are encouraged to visit our website at www.kgcfs.org/employment to review the job description.
Include in your application a cover letter, resume, and (3) three reference letters - two (2) employment related from recent employers. Please also detail in your application: education, employment experience, and cultural participation.
KGCFS is a designated Children`s Aid Society delivering Child Protection Services within seven member First Nations in the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin. KGCFS honours and supports our families’ and community’s inherent authority to care for their children based on unity, traditions, values, belief, and customs. Preference will be given to Anishinaabe Candidates, please self-identify in your application.

QUALIFICATIONS

• An accredited College diploma in Business Administration or related diploma.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position in a First Nations social service agency.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES

• Possesses knowledge, respect, and sensitivity to Anishinaabe culture and be committed to helping First Nation families strengthen and achieve a healthy level of well-being.
• The ability to speak Anishinaabemowin considered an asset.
• Knowledge of First Nations family structures and culture.
• Demonstrated and significant front-line experience in working with First Nation communities.
• Ability to develop and provide leadership, guidance, motivation and vision to the management and staff of the Agency to ensure a professional standard of services to the First Nation communities, families, and children.
• Must possess strong organization, evaluation, and critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Frontline, CIMS and Penlieu.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and possess own vehicle.

• Will coordinate the department’s administrative activities in an effective, up to date, and accurate manner
• Will perform administrative and clerical support to the Manager in accomplishing their roles and responsibilities.
• Will serve as the coordinator of the department’s information, reporting, and communication strategies and activities.