Indigenous Prenatal Nutrition Worker

The Timmins Native Friendship Centre (TNFC) is an award winning Friendship Centre in Ontario and Canada. The TNFC provides services and programs to support the cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples and assist in their inclusion and participation in urban life. We strive to improve the quality of life for urban Indigenous peoples living in the Timmins area by providing intervention, direct services, advocacy and support in the areas of health, education, employment and training, culture, recreation and social services.

The Indigenous Prenatal Nutrition Worker will ensure that the goals, objectives and overall policy of the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program is adequately met. The objective of the program is to provide a nutritional program that identifies the needs of at risk pregnant women and to provide support to improve the health of Indigenous mothers and their babies up to six months of age that live off-reserve.

• A post‑secondary education diploma in Social Work or Health Sciences, and/or combination of equivalent and relevant education.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and Database applications.
• Ability to facilitate workshops and public education forums.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with emphasis on report writing.
• Good organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team with minimal supervision.
• Experience in working with not-for-profit, provincial and federal funding agencies.
• Experience in working with Indigenous people and organizations.
• Knowledge of the Friendship Centre movement and its aims and objectives.
• Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, and the impacts of trauma.
• Ability to speak Cree and/or Ojibway is an asset.
• Wage is $ 50,000 annually
• Must be licensed to drive a motor vehicle, insured to do so in the Province of Ontario and have access to a safe and reliable vehicle.
• A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and a Vulnerable Sector search will be a condition of the employment offer.
• Covid-19 Vaccine

The TNFC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

* Three (3) employment references will be required at the time of the interview *