OAC Members' Job Boards
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Featured Opportunities
Featured job opportunities are current jobs that OAC member organizations or our partners are actively looking for candidates each week. These posts were updated on October 28th, 2025.
OAC Special Events & Communications Coordinator
The Special Events and Communications Coordinator supports and coordinates the special events of the OAC. There are approximately four key special events each year: the Community Gathering, Red Dress Day, Career Fair, the Tree of Hope Campaign. In addition, the position supports other teams to put on events and workshops. The SEC Coordinator is also responsible for the website and the social media strategy.
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.
Indigenous Well Being Coordinator
The OAC Well Being Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that a wide range of strategies and activities
are established by the Indigenous Well Being team Program to support the mental, emotional and spiritual
needs of the tenants at Gignul Housing and Inuit Non-Profit Housing, including doing wellness supports
and doing referrals to appropriate supports and services through the OAC member organizations and
other culturally focused programs and services offered throughout Ottawa.
Inuit VAW Shelter Coordinator
The Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition is looking for an Inuit VAW Shelter Coordinator to support the work being
done in the development of the Inuit VAW Shelter. All of this work is done in a collaborative approach
working closely with the OAC Facilitator, the Architects and Project Development group and the Inuit VAW
Advisory Committee. In the next year, there will be a number of key milestones for the Shelter including:
near completion of the building, establishment of the governance structure, hiring of the staff team and
development of the operational framework for the shelter.
Indigenous Well Being Worker
The OAC Well Being workers are responsible for implementing a range of strategies and activities to
support the mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the tenants at Gignul Housing and Inuit Non-Profit
Housing, including doing wellness supports and doing referrals to appropriate supports and services
through the OAC member organizations and other culturally focused programs and services offered
throughout Ottawa.
Special Events and Communications Coordinator
The Special Events and Communications Coordinator supports and coordinates the special events of the
OAC. There are approximately four key special events each year: the Community Gathering, Red Dress
Day, Career Fair, the Tree of Hope Campaign. In addition, the position supports other teams to put on
events and workshops. The SEC Coordinator is also responsible for the website and the social media
strategy.
Executive Coordinator
The Executive Coordinator is a pivotal support role within the organization, responsible for providing comprehensive administrative assistance to the Executive Director and high-level governance support to the Board of Directors and its Committees. This role requires a proactive and highly organized individual who can manage sensitive information with discretion and contribute to the effective day-to-day operations of the Executive Office.
Administrator Assistant
Gignul Non-Profit Housing Corporation is a non-profit housing organization which provides subsidized housing to the Aboriginal Community within the Ottawa area. Reporting to the Executive Director the incumbent duties and responsibilities include financial, tenant relations, maintenance, and supporting Executive Director.
The deadline date to apply: Friday August 15, 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Partner Job Postings
Partner job postings are current job opportunities for which OAC partners are actively seeking candidates.
Project Administrator,
ARUP
We are currently seeking an experienced Project Administrator to join our team in the Ottawa office. The Project Administrator is an integral member of the project team structure, supporting Project Directors and Project Managers with project coordination and planning, respecting the confidentiality of sensitive issues. The qualified professional will need to demonstrate their experience in project administration. To view full job description, click below.
Planning/
Engineering/
Environmental Intern- ARUP
We are currently seeking an Intern in one of our Canadian offices (preferably Toronto or Ottawa). As part of Arup’s commitment to reconciliation, this position is reserved for an applicant who is an Indigenous Person in Canada. This opportunity includes job shadowing, work across various engineering, planning, and consulting discipline groups, working day to day on billable and active projects related to your area of study/discipline/major, and more. For more information, click the job description below.
Client Services Nurse
The Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle (IDHC) is seeking a skilled and compassionate Client Services Nurse (RPN or RN) to support the delivery of community-based health programs and client services. This role plays a key part in delivering clinical support, coordinating care, processing client applications, and supporting screening and wellness initiatives. The Nurse will also assist with administrative tasks and collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Research Coordinator (II), Indigenous Health Research
Within the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, this role is working directly with the Primary Investigator and/or Managing Director, the Research Coordinator II will play a central role in guiding and supporting research initiatives that are grounded in Indigenous values, priorities, and principles. This position requires a deep understanding of community-engaged research, Indigenous data governance, and ethical research practices. This role will be central to guiding culturally safe and community-informed research practices across the initiative.
Indigenous Engagement Specialist, CHEO
Contribute to raising and sustaining CHEO’s level of Indigenous Cultural Awareness by:
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Consulting, informing, and advising CHEO staff on matters related to growing cultural competencies to work better with Indigenous children, youth, families, communities, to ensure a culturally safe and affirming work environment and care delivery;
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Building an inventory of offerings consulting with other key community and/or internal community groups to identify, develop and deliver educational or awareness building offerings;
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Research legal obligations, Human Rights, Constitutional Rights, Jordan’s Principle and recommend ways to apply and measure compliance etc.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are current volunteer opportunities that OAC member organizations or our partners are actively looking for candidates.
Board of Director, Children's Hospital or Eastern Ontario (CHEO)- Executive Search- Boyden
CHEO is currently seeking to fill four vacancies on its Board of Directors. In light of upcoming vacancies, there is specific interest in recruiting individuals who would bring a high level of competency and credibility in one or more of the following areas:
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Indigenous Perspective and Lived Experience: CHEO is committed to reconciliation and to providing culturally safe care for Indigenous children, youth, and families – particularly in northern and rural communities. The Board welcomes expressions of interest from individuals who bring an Indigenous lens, grounded in lived experience, community connection, and/or leadership within First Nations, Inuit, or Métis contexts.
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Cybersecurity Oversight
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Committee Member, Ottawa Police Services Community Equity Council (OPS-CEC)
Recruitment will start in Fall/Winter 2025. Please check for Volunteer description in Fall/Winter 2025.
