POSITION:                    Community Engagement Assistant

DEPARTMENT:            Lands & Resources

COMPETITION #:        2025-039

LOCATION:                   Timmins

TERM:                           Full-Time

CLOSING DATE:          August 11, 2025 at 4:00pm EST

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Community Engagement Coordinator, The Community Engagement Assistant is responsible for providing support and assistance to the Lands & Resources Department. This position will assist in the coordination of all community engagement meetings, sessions, and initiatives as required to inform community members our project.

REQUIREMENTS

• Post-Secondary Education in a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and education
• Experience in program management
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and computer skills
• Ability to speak Mushkegowuk (Cree) would be considered a strong asset
• Proven organizational and information management skills
• Ability to understand, synthesize and communicate complex technical reports and other documentation
• Knowledge of the culture of the relevant First Nations, along with an understanding of their aspirations, and history
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with a diversity of people including First Nations staff and members, as well as professional consultants, government representatives
• Highly self-motivated individual who can take initiative and follow through to completion
• Must be able to multi-task, with strong time management, leadership, program management and problem-solving skills
• Must be willing to travel and work various hours
• A valid Ontario driver’s license is required

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Mushkegowuk Council offers a competitive compensation package, as well as a cohesive work environment and opportunities for development.

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Matched Pension Contributions
• Generous Vacation and Leave Entitlements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the Council will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM

SUBMIT RESUME AND THREE (3) RECENT WORK REFERENCES with their phone numbers and e-mail addresses, quoting Competition #2025-039no later than 4:00 PM on August 11, 2025to:

Human Resources Department

MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL

PO Box 370

Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0  

Resumes can be emailed to: jobs@mushkegowuk.ca or faxed to 705-268-3282

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.If you have any accessibility or special requirements, please let us know and we will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable legislation.