General Applications - Hiring Pool

Are you interested in working for ONWA?  

We are currently accepting applications and resumes for future openings with the Ontario Native Women's Association.  As ONWA grows and expands our services; we require qualified and skilled individuals to fill future vacancies.

ONWA is located across the province of Ontario, with our head office located on Fort William First Nations, in the district of Thunder Bay.  We have satellite locations across Ontario where we offer a variety of supports and services to Indigenous Women and their families.  

We are accepting applications and resumes for our applicant pools for various positions.  If you have experience and education relating to our current vacancies along with experience in supporting Indigenous Women, Families and/or communities, we want to hear from you!

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


• Participate in CAAT defined benefit pension plan and retire with secure lifetime retirement income


• 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 for Management/Director roles

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 Ontario Native Women's Association, please send us an email at [email protected].