Our mandate is to strengthen Indigenous roots in Toronto, the GTA and surrounding First Nations communities through knowledge exchange and land-based food projects.
Ojiibikens (Little Roots) is a Early Years program developed, designed, and delivered by Ojibiikaan Indigenous Cultural Network (OICN) an Indigenous led not-for-profit in Toronto. The staff of the Ojiibikens program deliver virtual and mobile cultural and land-based activities for Indigenous children and their families in Toronto. This program is funded through the City of Toronto by the Government of Ontario Journey Together strategy for reconciliation.
Role Summary
Reporting to the Cultural Team Coordinator and working collaboratively with the Ojiibikens team, the Mobile Culture Coordinator designs and facilitates regular mobile land-based programming for children and their families across Toronto within Ojiibikens’ mandate.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver regular mobile land-based programming in support of Ojiibikens’ mandate through management of timelines, budgets and deliverables;
- Design, schedule and plan logistics for engaging, hands-on, and culturally relevant drop in and registered activities, responding to the varying needs of families;
- Participate and plan garden maintenance
- Purchase food and supplies as needed for programming;
- Maintain activity spaces and ensure the environment is clean and safe for children
- Support and work with partner agencies to deliver collaborative programming;
- Assist the other Ojibiikens Coordinators in program design, facilitating workshops and hosting community events;
- Document weekly activities, prepare reports and collaborate on the implementation of donor reporting by tracking relevant information;
- Assist with the coordination, implementation, and tracking of project evaluation tools such as outcome measurement, frameworks, surveys and participant evaluation forms;
- Support community outreach and consultation sessions as required, attend committee meetings as required; and, provide support to funding applications as required.
Application Deadline: Open until Filled.
This is a full-time contract position based in Toronto from September 2024 to September 2025 with the possibility of extension. This position requires some local travel and some evening and weekend hours to attend meetings, special events and fulfill other responsibilities. The salary ranges from $47,000-$51,000- depending on experience.
Please attach your cover letter, resume and three references (previous supervisor, character and Elder) to your HigherMe application.
As an organization primarily serving the Indigenous community of Toronto, preference is given to applications from qualified First Nation, Métis and Inuit candidates. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.
- Self-Identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit
- Strong oral/written communication skills
- RECE preferred or a post-secondary degree/diploma in social work or related field, or equivalent education/experience
- Experience in Social Services or childcare
- Experience with Indigenous children, youth, families, EarlyON, outreach, workshops, presentations, and urban Indigenous settings
- Knowledge of or a willingness to learn Indigenous food systems, traditional ecological practices, gardening, or traditional healing (assets)
- Established connection to local Indigenous community
- Understanding and adherence to cultural protocols, traditions, and confidentiality based on the 7 Grandfathers
- Familiarity with Indigenous spirituality and identity as organizational guiding values
- Willingness to learn First Nations, Métis, or Inuit languages
- Self-motivated, independent, and organized
- Physically capable (lift 40lbs, work outdoors)
- Valid G-Class driver’s license and ability to travel
- Proficient with computers (word processing, data collection, email, internet)
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Ojibiiikaan Indigenous Cultural Network is an Indigenous-led nonprofit offering land, food and culture based programming in Toronto and the surrounding region. Ojibiikaan means “root” in Anishinaabemowin. Our roots connect us to the land and to each other. They are the lifelines that nourish and anchor us. Ojibiikaan works to strengthen our roots through knowledge exchange and land-based projects.
