Community Development Manager

Why make ONWA your career choice?

Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:

• Competitive salaries


• Generous paid vacation time


• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time


• Additional paid stat and civic holidays


• 35 hour work week 


• Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer.


• Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account


• Competitive Retirement Savings Plan up to 16% with organization match pending position


• Paid sick days


• Paid cultural/personal wellness days


• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance


• Ongoing professional development.


• Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses


• Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions


• Paid management days

VISION:

At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honour the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community, provincially, nationally and internationally for generations to come.

SCOPE:

The Community Development Manager will lead, coach, and support a group of employees within the 
Community Development Department. The Community Development manager is responsible for ensuring
ONWA’s vision, mandate, objectives, are met and aligned with ONWA’s Strategic Plan.
The Community Development Manager is responsible for ensuring all programs are implemented and 
managed according to the program standards and guidelines. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in social sciences, health, Indigenous Studies, and/or Women’s Studies with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Supervisory or Management role.


• Minimum 3 (three) years previous work experience in supporting and advocating for Indigenous women, families and communities.


• Demonstrated administrative management and project management with the ability to supervise.


• Knowledge and experience with Indigenous culture, traditions and ceremony.


• Awareness of the recent, historical, and intergenerational trauma that Indigenous women, youth, and their families may have experienced, including the psychological, neurological, physiological, social, and spiritual impacts of trauma.


• A demonstrated high level of written, oral, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to negotiate with partners and stakeholders to find collaborative solutions for complex 
  issues.


• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills with the ability to establish and maintain credible 
  relationships.


• Experience with financial planning and reporting.


• Working knowledge of Not-for-Profit organization program delivery and experience working with Indigenous governance structures and communities.


• Solution oriented with proven analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Strong networking skills.


• Experience managing and planning conferences, events, and presentations.


• Experience with resource review, development, and implementation.


• Demonstrated organizational, time management, presentation and facilitation skills.


• Ability to follow through on assigned duties independently and within team settings.


• Ability prioritize and to meet strict deadlines.


• Ability to be flexible, to be creative and to create strength-based solution.


• Ability to prioritize programs and activities within budget and time considerations.


• Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Software, internet, and general office equipment.


• Ability to travel.


• Reliable vehicle, appropriate vehicle insurance coverage and valid Ontario “G” class driver’s license.


• Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records check. Valid 1st Aid/CPR.


• A cellular phone and internet access is required within this position.


• Must be willing and able to work flexible working from home arrangement if required. This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements. This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by the ONWA.


• Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.

Please know, this is an existing role we are looking to fill.

The full salary range for this role is $87,000 - $107,574 ONWA conducts annual performance reviews, and employees may be eligible for salary adjustments based on performance outcomes and available funding.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you would like to learn more about the job, please send us an email at [email protected].