Waawaaskonenh Foundation – Operations Manager

PERMANENT – FULL TIME
CLASSIFICATION:
Manager/M3 Program Head, Salary Grade Band L
Qualified Level $89,183 – $99,091 – $109,000

Kenjgewin Teg and the Waawaaskonenh Foundation offer a supportive, culturally grounded learning environment where personal and professional growth is encouraged. Employees benefit from:

• Anishinaabe-aadiziwin and Anishinaabemowin learning opportunities for employees to support personal wellness and growth.
• 75% employer-paid benefit premiums.
• Participation in the Ontario Teacher Pension Plan for OCT members.
• Defined pension plan with a total 14% contribution (9% employer + 5% employee).
• A two-week paid winter closure in December annually.
• Four-day summer work weeks (July & August).

If these benefits interest you and you want to join a team that creates a place of learning that supports and inspires students through lifelong learning opportunities, contact us today! We are seeking a valuable team member for the Waawaaskonenh Foundation Operations Manager position.

The Waawaaskonenh Foundation is an Indigenous-led registered charitable organization that funds programs and services to support the revitalization of the languages, arts, and cultural heritage for learners of Kenjgewin Teg. To learn more about the Foundation, please visit

The Operations Manager is the heart of the Foundation’s daily operations, with a genuine passion for the Foundation’s mission and vision. The Operations Manager will be committed to ethical and responsible practices, centred on a worldview that supports Anishinabek-led education for learners. This operational leadership position will ensure that the Foundation’s charitable purposes are met, that growth is planned, and that donor resources are used effectively to maximize gift impact by fostering a culture of efficiency, delivering program support effectively, and strengthening the Foundation’s ability to create lasting and sustainable change.

The Operations Manager is responsible for both start-up and ongoing operational and board governance activities of the charitable organization. This position will implement effective operations in administration, finance and human resources for the organization and will work collaboratively and liaison with the President of Kenjgewin Teg. The Operations Manager will work in collaboration with the E’gaanjidaget (champion and external leader of the Foundation) and the President of Kenjgewin Teg to provide operational leadership.

This position reports to the Board of Directors of the Waawaaskonenh Foundation.

This position’s head office is located at 374A Hwy 551, M’Chigeeng First Nation. This position is a hybrid and/or remote work arrangement.

• Minimum undergraduate degree in Business Management/Administration or related field of study
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an administrative and management capacity
• Proven experience in operations management, preferably in a nonprofit or charitable setting

• A problem‑solving mindset and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment
• Excellent organizational, strategic, planning, and implementation skills
• Excellent management writing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident decision‑making abilities
• Initiative and ability to work independently and self‑directed toward performance goals
• Financial management literacy, including budget management and reporting
• Ability to multitask and meet multiple and/or unexpected deadlines in a demanding environment
• Digital literacy and proficiency with office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office) and familiarity with CRM or donor management systems
• Knowledge of Anishinabek education sovereignty goals and objectives and their connected relationships to Anishinaabemowin, principles and protocols for learners

Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1987.