Are you a National Coordinator who is looking to build on your strong track record of building relationships to support regional capacities, and map out the resources available that support culturally responsive and Indigenous Knowledge approaches in mental wellness and addictions?
If so, let’s talk!
Organization Description
Thunderbird Partnership Foundation is a national non-profit organization serving First Nations in mental wellness. Our mandate is set by 3 frameworks:
- Honouring Our Strengths: A Renewed Framework to Address Substance Use Issues Among First Nations in Canada
- Indigenous Wellness Framework
- First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum
Our core stakeholders are First Nations communities and the network of First Nations adult and youth treatment centres. To support the mandate, Thunderbird has two office locations, one based in a First Nations community in southwestern Ontario, and the other in the city of London, Ontario. This position is based out of the Delaware Nation office, near the village of Bothwell.
Your opportunity
- The National Coordinator will establish national representation to strengthen mental wellness capacity of First Nations across Canada guided by the First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum, Indigenous Wellness Framework and Honouring Our Strengths frameworks.
- The position requires that the incumbent complete a variety of assigned tasks requiring knowledge of a virtual office protocol and will demonstrate an ability to assess national needs and evaluate ongoing support.
- You will work on a team with others like yourself who are dedicated to work which has real value and meaning in the lives of others.
- The National Coordinator will develop and maintain strong professional relationships with the stakeholders as well as with Thunderbird Partnership Foundation staff and First Peoples Wellness Circle staff.
- You will apply all your experience, skills, talents, and passion for the benefit of others while learning from the expertise of your wellness focused team.
- You will enjoy the satisfaction that comes from knowing that your work is much more than just a job.
As the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation National Coordinator, you will
- Support the overall implementation of the First Nation Mental Wellness Continuum Framework (FNMWCF).
- Engage with partners across multiple jurisdictions.
- Work with regional coordinators across designated regions.
- Design and execute a collaborative strategy with First Peoples Wellness Circle to build and support capacity in the area of mental wellness in the identified regions.
- Lead your team to build an understanding of the FNMWC implementation efforts nationally and regionally.
- Lead your team to build an understanding of the differing and shared objectives and priorities of Thunderbird Partnership Foundation and First Peoples Wellness Circle and apply this knowledge where relevant in national coordination activities.
- Maintain systems maps to communicate treatment pathways and manage a national database of stakeholders and partners.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders and assure readiness, quality, and delivery of services.
- Assess all assigned projects and coordinate their phases from initiation to completion.
- Develop and implement a personal and professional development plan targeted at core competencies to ensure continued growth and development in the services provided.
You bring
- a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree
- experience working with Indigenous/First Nation communities, non-profit settings and government entities (this is considered an asset)
Other requirements include
- excellent writing skills in English and the ability to communicate clearly,
- hands on experience with MS Office,
- proficiency in using Zoom and other platforms as required for hosting online meetings and events,
- experience working with First Nations, or an Indigenous organization,
- fluency in a First Nations language (this is considered an asset),
- knowledge of First Nations culture and customs including natural healing,
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written),
- the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders,
- the ability to function autonomously with minimal supervision, to be flexible and adaptable to change,
- a high level of professionalism and the ability to always maintain confidentiality,
- a strong work ethic and commitment to quality,
- organizational, time-management and multitasking skills with the ability to work on multiple assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment,
- demonstrated success in working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, board members and stakeholders,
- public speaking and presentation skills along with community engagement and networking,
- the ability to network and build strong working relationships, and
- the ability to travel and access worksites not accessible by public transit.
Additionally, all employees of the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation must adhere to a strict confidentiality policy and will be required to sign an Oath of Confidentiality and observe the Code of Ethics Policy.
Thunderbird Partnership Foundation (NNAPF)
22361 Austin Line
Bothwell, ON N0P 1C0
211 Adelaide St S, London, ON N5Z 3K7