OTTAWA ABORIGINAL COALITION


Program Assistant - Ilagiinut Kativvik
Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families
September 13, 2021
Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families is a multi service non-profit organization serving Inuit children, youth, and their families. We are dedicated to providing cultural, educational, and support services in a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families.
Position: Program Assistant – Ilagiinut Kativvik
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Full-Time Indeterminate
Salary Range: $33,813 - $42,688 per annum
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Early Years Director, the Program Assistant supports the delivery of programs under the Ilagiinut Kativvik program.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in the planning and delivery of culturally based and family centred child and parent programs;
Supervise groups of children during parent activities;
Under the guidance of supervisor, recognize and respond to the needs of each child by using positive ways of helping;
Identify and report on concerns, issues and dangers related to the delivery of child and family programs to the Coordinator;
Assist in the purchasing and preparation of healthy meals and snacks for programs, including country food;
Monitor health, safety, and well-being of children;
Comply with all recording and reporting requirements outlined in Inuuqatigiit Centre’s policies and procedures (i.e. Incident Reports);
Maintain program equipment in good repair and share responsibility for keeping a healthy and safe program space;
Sanitize the toys as outlined in policies and procedures;
Develop positive relationships with children and parents;
Work closely with other staff to help resolve problems arising in the delivery of programming;
Actively participate as a member of the team through open and regular communication;
Communicate, as required, with parents about programs and activities; and
Knowledge of and adherence to all COVID-19 pandemic policies and procedures.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountable for the safety of children;
Ensure personal safety precautions are observed at all times; and
Ensure Public Health guidelines for COVID-19 pandemic are followed at all times.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work regular and consistent weekly hours of work; and
Required to work evening and weekend hours related to program activities.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Basic knowledge of Inuit culture and community;
Written and spoken fluency in Inuktitut a strong asset;
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English;
Ability to work in a collaborative staff team environment;
Ability to function effectively in a high-stress, high noise environment;
Ability to operate computer systems and relevant software;
Enthusiasm, flexibility, dedication, and commitment to children.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Inuit descent preferred;
High school diploma or equivalency required;
Previous experience working the Inuit or Indigenous communities preferred;
Comply with Standards of Professional Conduct and Oath of Confidentiality;
Police Records Check required in keeping with Inuuqatigiit Centre Personnel Policies and Procedures;
Medical certification of good health and record of up-to-date immunizations;
TB Test, if applicable;
Proof of COVID-19 vaccine (Dose 1 & 2) and
CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to become certified);
Please apply with cover letter and up-to-date resume
before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021
Shelley Watkin, Human Resources Manager
Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families
Via email to: hrmanager@inuuqatigiit.ca
We thank all who apply for this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
When two equally qualified candidates are considered for the same position, preference will be given to the candidate of Inuit descent.