Seniors Program Coordinator/ Lead

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Seniors Program Coordinator/ Lead

Full -Time Position

You know how to engage Seniors in a positive and supportive way.

You love to coordinate and plan activities and initiatives that are active and fun.

Your passion for community and knowledge of Indigenous culture provide a connection for you.

Consider joining Wabano!

Wabano is seeking positive, community-minded team member who is energized by challenge and motivated to serve our community.

The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health is an award-winning Health Access Centre that provides holistic health services to First Nation, Inuit and Métis people living in Ottawa – one of the fastest growing and diverse urban Indigenous communities in Canada. Wabano is a fast-paced, client-oriented organization that models the Indigenous values of balance, respect and community interdependence. Wabano is proud to be accredited through the Canadian Centre for Accreditation, a third-party review based on accepted organizational practices that promote ongoing quality improvement and responsive, effective community services.

Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Director of the Programs the Coordinator / Lead takes an active approach in the development and implementation of culturally appropriate programming for urban Indigenous seniors to provide them support in improving health and maintaining self-control over their own health.

Some of the responsibilities of this position are:

•  Leading and supporting team members through completing team and individual work plans, meeting goals, reporting and problem solving;
• Sourcing consultants (e.g. Elders, traditional educators, facilitators);
• Providing orientation to staff and consultants;
• Supporting team to provide case management and systems navigation to eligible individuals and manage referrals from Indigenous and mainstream organizations;
• Building and maintaining relationships with community partners;
• Reporting and program evaluation;
• Develop, implement and evaluate culturally- based health promotion programs and activities to promote healthy lifestyle choices and active living in Indigenous Seniors;
• Develop the public health skills and capacities of Indigenous seniors and empower them to make healthy choices (nutrition, physical activity and commercial tobacco prevention);
• Develop and support local partnerships to broaden the local response to health inequities;
• Develop and deliver culturally specific training (for example, to health professionals, volunteers, community groups) to increase community understanding and knowledge of Indigenous seniors’ health and well being;
• Actively include current knowledge, practice and trends in health promotion theory and traditional teachings;

 Qualifications:

• Post-secondary completion in Health Promotion, Social Services, Geriatrics, Social Services or other related field of study;
• Three years of experience in program coordination, health promotion or healthy activity coordination;
• Experience as a coordinator preferably in a non-profit;
• Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous seniors;
• Knowledge of social, economic and health concerns relevant to the urban Indigenous community;
• Proven ability to positively work with a team and independently;
• Strong organizational skills with evidence of oral presentation skills and written communication skills for report writing;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint;

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends;
• Clear criminal reference check to work with vulnerable population is required;
• Completion of First Aid/CPR within the 6 months of hiring.

Salary Range:

$65,000 to 68,000 with benefits.

Why choose us?

• Join a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive group health and dental benefits.
• Participation in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Enjoy a generous four (4) weeks of vacation annually.
• 93% of staff report that their work at Wabano is meaningful and impactful.

First Nations, Inuit or Métis candidates will be given priority, please self-identify.

How to apply:

Please send your application to jobs@wabano.com, including a cover letter and resume. Apply early — this position will remain open until filled.

Wabano is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Preference will be given to candidates of Indigenous ancestry (please self-identify in your application).

Wabano is dedicated to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or interview, please let us know if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

“This posting is for an existing vacancy. All applications are reviewed by our hiring team; Wabano does not use artificial intelligence tools or artificial intelligence-enabled applications to screen or select candidates.”