Featured Opportunities
Explore a range of exciting opportunities in our community with our featured listings! This section highlights job openings from OAC, including roles within our organization, board of director positions from our member organizations, and additional opportunities available in the wider community.
Highlighted Job Openings from OAC Members
Disclaimer: Please note that not all job listings may be up to date. We encourage you to visit the respective websites and job boards of our member organizations for the most current information on available positions.
Reception/Administrative Assistant
Recption/Admin Assistant contributes to INPHC's goals by providing a wide range of administrative support to the Management Team, ensuring efficient office operations in addition to assisting with the potential residents with leasing enquiries in the Indigenous Community located in Ottawa. Responsible for general office procedures and rental of units in the non-profit sector. These duties include answering the phone, maintaining waiting list, rent collection, calling maintenance contractors, filing and other office duties.

Nunavut Youth Cultural Worker
Under the supervision of the Manager of Family Well-Being, the Nunavut Youth Cultural Worker supports the well-being of Nunavummiut Youth living in Ottawa, in collaboration with government of Nunavut employees and contracted caregivers.
The Nunavut Youth Cultural Worker will develop meaningful relationships with Inuit
children and youth in group care or medical foster care to help maintain their understanding of Inuit knowledge and IQ Principles, hear and/or speak Inuktitut, and engage in cultural activities so that they remain connected to their identity as proud Inuit. The Nunavut Youth Cultural Worker will help Inuit children and youth in care identify goals and help them achieve their potential.

Director of Community Programs
Under the supervision of the Inuuqatigiit Center’s Executive Director, the Director of Community Programs is responsible for the delivery of the Family Well Being department’s programs and services and the Community Initiatives & Mental Health Department programs and services ensuring that project deliverables and/or program goals are met while supporting the vision and mandate of Inuuqatigiit Centre.

Men’s Services Worker
Under the supervision of the Manager of Family Well-Being (FWB), the Men’s Services Worker supports the delivery of community-based programming, engages and supports fathers using a holistic and family-centered approach and ensures safe spaces for clients in compliance with the current practices, relevant legislation and Inuuqatigiit policies and procedures.

Director of Operations
Under the supervision of the Inuuqatigiit Executive Director, the Director of Operations are responsible for overseeing and optimizing Inuuqatigiit Centers day-today operations, including improving efficiency, implementing policies, and leading teams to achieve operational goals while ensuring that project deliverables and/or
program goals are met while supporting the vision and mandate of Inuuqatigiit Centre.

Child and Youth Mental Health Counsellor
Under the supervision of the Community Initiatives and Mental Health Manager the Child & Youth Mental Health Counsellor will be responsible for the provision of assessment and counselling services for Inuit children and youth. Services will be embedded in an Inuit cultural framework for mental wellness that combines western and Inuit specific knowledge and counselling practices.

Nunavut Youth Worker
Under the supervision of the Manager of Family Well-Being, the Nunavut Youth Worker supports the well-being of Nunavummiut Youth living in Ottawa, in collaboration with government of Nunavut employees and contracted caregivers. The Nunavut Youth Worker will develop meaningful relationships with Inuit children
and youth in group care or medical foster care to help maintain their understanding of Inuit knowledge and IQ Principles, hear and/or speak Inuktitut, and engage in cultural activities so that they remain connected to their identity as proud Inuit. The Nunavut Youth Worker will help Inuit children and youth in care identify goals and help them achieve their potential.

Youth Justice Liason Worker
Under the supervision of the Manager of Community Initiatives and Mental Health, and the Inuit Youth Justice Coordinator, the Youth Justice Liaison Worker is responsible for supporting Inuit youth (ages 12-17) who may have mental health concerns and who have become involved in the justice system. The worker helps these young people to navigate the legal system, provides support and refers them to mental health, legal and other resources as needed and encourages them to take responsibility and make positive changes in their own lives.

Family Support Worker
Under the supervision of the Manager of Family Well-Being, the Family Support Worker plans and delivers community-based programming, engages and supports parents and families using a holistic and family-centered approach and ensures safe spaces for clients in compliance with the current wise practices, relevant legislation and OICC policies and procedures.

Nitawigin EarlyON Coordinator (8 Month Contract)
The Early ON RECE reports to the Managers of Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start Inc. (Makonsag). The Early ON RECE is responsible for delivering the Early ON programming by providing services to meet the early years needs of providers and parents of children ages 0 to 6 in accordance with the mandate of the Board of Directors and governing legislation under the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA); for the quality delivery of an early childhood development program focused on cultural and early learning.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Meet children’s needs by ensuring continuity of care, maintaining routines, and supporting their education in the absence of their regular caregiver. Implement daily program plans as established or modified, while setting up activity areas to create a welcoming and nurturing environment. Observe children's behavior and level of participation, providing feedback to the supervisor as needed, and addressing any concerns or suggestions if requested. Attend to their physical needs, assist in maintaining a healthy and safe environment, and foster positive communication with parents to support each child's well-being.

Registered Early Childhood Educators
Demonstrate knowledge of early learning theories and strategies that foster child development and positive interactions with children and families. Develop program planning that aligns with the How Does Learning Happen? pedagogy, ensuring daily implementation of engaging and inclusive activities. Provide supervision and create a stimulating early learning environment that reflects Indigenous culture and values. Foster a welcoming and nurturing classroom atmosphere through supportive and respectful interactions with children.

Street Team Outreach Mobile /Human Trafficking (STORM/HT) – Female
With the use of a van, the primary responsibility of the STORM/HT Outreach Worker is to provide street-level evening support to First Nation, Inuit, & Métis women who are involved in or at risk of becoming involved in the sex trade or trafficked, and who are at risk of becoming or who may be homeless.

Residential Support Worker – Relief Staff (Female)
The RSW relief staff report to the Director of Shelter Operations and provides support to the Assistant of the Director. She is responsible for ensuring culturally appropriate, safe space for women and children in the shelter. She is also responsible for ensuring the 24-hours crisis line in maintained in an efficient and helpful manner.

Women’s Counsellor
Women’s Counselor reports to the Director of Counseling Services and is responsible for the development and implementation of individual and group counseling to First Nations, Inuit and Metis women. She will use contemporary and traditional healing practices to support clients of Minwaashin Lodge and Oshki Kizis Lodge.

Cultural Youth Prevention Worker (Female)
The Cultural Youth Prevention Worker (CYPW) will provide culturally based services to Indigenous youth between the ages of 12-29 years living in Ottawa who are at risk of or are survivors of violence and victimization in the Ottawa urban Indigenous communities. The program will offer culturally based programming for youth using a holistic well-being approach to strengthen and inform self-identity and decrease the risk factors that contribute to violence and victimization, including human trafficking, and increase protective factors to build strengths, skills and resiliency in Indigenous youth and their families.

Mental Wellness and Substance Use Counsellor
The Mental Wellness and Substance Use Counsellor (MHSU) reports to the Director of the Counselling Services or designate and is responsible for the development and implementation of individual and group counselling to First Nations, Inuit and Metis
women and youth experiencing mental health challenges, including problematic alcohol and substance use disorder.

Housing First Case Manager
The Housing First Case Manager is required to have a good understanding of cultural
competency and sensitivity. She is committed to a feminist, holistic approach, and will work in close collaboration with team members, grandmothers, and Elders. This position oversees and
provides culturally appropriate supports and case management to homeless First Nations, Inuit and Metis women. This client population has more comprehensive needs with assessment, case planning, and assessment of service requirements.

Bookkeeper
The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of finance and administrative tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, preparing and reconciling staff expense cheques, bi-weekly payroll processing and reporting, and maintaining accurate financial records. Additional duties include preparing monthly WSIB remittances, funder reports, annual GST rebates, and WSIB/EHT reconciliations.
