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The Finance Officer is responsible for processing accounts receivable and payroll, assisting with accounts payable and credit card management, supporting budget monitoring, account reconciliations, and other financial administration tasks. The role requires adaptability to new technology and the ability to interact with staff, funders, donors, and the community in a professional, sensitive, and culturally appropriate manner.

Makonsag, a licensed childcare centre, is looking for a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) to join our team! As an Registered Early Childhood Educator, you will provide nurturing care and early childhood education to meet the needs of children in a group setting (infants, toddlers, preschoolers in 3 program rooms) in partnership with parents, colleagues and community professionals.

As the Finance Manager you will be responsible for comptrollership function of Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start. The role includes comptrollership, managing budgets and variance reports, financial controls, preparation of related parts of the Main Estimates, developing financial policy, internal audit, providing financial administration advice and managing specific financial and administrative systems. The Finance manager is required to develop and implement financial policies and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for Not for Profit and Charity. The position is a collaborative member of the senior management team, working with and providing support to all programs within Makonsag.

Under the supervision of the Manager of Family Well-Being (FWB), the Visitation Program Assistant Worker supports the delivery of community-based programming for families involved with the Children’s Aid Society, engages and supports parents using a holistic and family-centred approach and ensures safe spaces for clients in compliance with the current wise practices, relevant legislation and Inuuqatigiit Centre policies and procedures.

• To address the needs of Indigenous individuals that are homeless or at imminent risk of being homeless,
hidden homeless, newly homeless and those episodically accessing shelters using a holistic approach.
• To provide support and referrals to legal/financial services for Indigenous people in conflict with the law.
• To increase support and specialized services to those at risk of intervention from Children Aide Society due
to the risk of homelessness.
• Strong advocacy skills to act on behalf of the Community Member and provide guidance to empower them
to represent themselves when interacting with potential landlords.
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▪ Reporting directly to the Director of Shelter Operations, the STORM worker is part of a 2-person
mobile outreach team.
▪ Provide information, assistance and advocacy to First Nation, Inuit, & Métis women who are
homeless or street involved.
▪ Assist First Nation, Inuit, & Métis in times of crisis and ensure they have access to appropriate
community support.
▪ Referral to all community resources both Indigenous and mainstream including shelter services,
food banks, soup kitchens and drop-in centers.
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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

Under the supervision of the Manager of Youth Programs, the Post Secondary Hubs Supervisor provides support to Inuit students who are either planning to or attending post-secondary education. The Supervisor is responsible for the coordination of the PSE Hub program while also managing a caseload of student support clients. This dual role requires both accountability to the funder, program development, and support to students, community partners and parents in promoting school and life skills success for elementary and secondary students.

Under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Youth Programs Cook
will plan and prepare nutritional daily meals to children and youth ranging in ages
from 6 to 24 in the Youth Life Promotions (YLP) and Tukimut after school programs.
This position will function as part of the Family Well-being Department under the
guidance of the Manager of Family Well-being.

Under the supervision of the Director of Education, the Inuit Family & Community Advocate will provide culturally grounded advocacy, support, and system navigation for Inuit children, youth, and families. The role is intended to strengthen access to Inuit-specific funding, services, and supports while honouring Inuit culture, identity, and community ties. The Advocate works to create safe, respectful, and inclusive spaces, ensuring families receive the resources and support they need in a culturally safe and holistic manner.

Under the supervision of the Manager of Family Well-Being, the Child & Youth Cultural Support Worker facilitates the transfer of Inuit knowledge, language and culture to children and youth in care or adopted into non-Inuit families, so they become knowledgeable and proud of their Inuit identity and develop a sense of belonging. The Child & Youth Cultural Support Worker will help Inuit children youth in care realize their ability to achieve their goals and help them achieve their potential.

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

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.