The NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA) is a membership-based non-profit organization that works with communities across the NWT to promote quality, accessible recreation by supporting leaders, communities, and partners primarily through training, advocacy, and networking.
The NWTRPA envisions a territory where everyone has access to recreation programs and spaces that foster healthy families, strong cultures, and vibrant communities.

We believe RECREATION is ESSENTIAL
We are committed to RECONCILIATION and to DECOLONIZING our organization and the recreation sector as a whole
We strive to ensure our policies and offerings support RACIAL EQUITY
We value RESPECTFUL RELATIONS with each other and the land
We are INCLUSIVE of all peoples, regions, and cultures
We value DIVERSITY of people and perspectives
We work in COLLABORATION and PARTNERSHIP with others
We work as a TEAM
We are DEPENDABLE and ACCOUNTABLE
We value CREATIVITY and are OPEN to new ideas
We are COMMITTED to LEARNING

The NWTRPA is seeking an exceptional leader to fill the Executive Director (ED) maternity leave term position at the NWTRPA. The successful candidate will be a person who possesses and demonstrates the following attributes: leadership, strategic thinking, problem solving, sound decision making, sector awareness, financial management, openness and accountability, and strong communications skills.
The Executive Director is responsible for delivering the strategic priorities of the organization as set by the NWTRPA Board of Directors. While reporting to the Board of Directors via the President, the Executive Director acts as senior advisor to the NWTRPA Board and reports to the board and external agencies as required.

The ED’s leadership sets the tone for the day-to-day operations of the NWTRPA. The ED is responsible for directing and developing the organization’s staff and contractors through guidance, training, and encouragement.

The ED is responsible for the overall operations of the NWTRPA annual budget, which is approximately $1,300,000 including staffing, programs, and administration. This includes submitting proposals for short term and multi-year funding cycles to ensure the long term financial stability of the NWTRPA.

The ED is responsible for the management of staff, including hiring, terminating, evaluating and planning consistent with organizational parameters.

The ED is also the primary liaison between communities, governments and organizations. The ED develops partnerships, and advocates on behalf of the NWTRPA.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:
· Relevant undergraduate degree in business administration, recreation administration, leadership, communication, finance, management or a related field.
· Master’s degree would be considered an asset.

Experience:
· At least two years of senior management/executive experience, leading a division or organization.
· Exceptional interpersonal skills, and excellence in financial and operational management.
· Experience leading a professional association is preferred.
· Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor staff.
Strong Management and Problem-Solving Skills:
· Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork, collaboration, and partnership.
· A track record of continuous learning, innovation, and creative thinking.
· A solution seeker who can deal effectively with ambiguity and uncertainty.
· Resolves problems quickly and effectively, determining appropriate courses of action.
Excellent Interpersonal and Proven Communications Skills:
· Has demonstrated excellence in developing, leading, and managing numerous collaborative relationships.
· Innovative and independent thinker. Comfortable working with government officials, volunteer committees, businesses, and similar organizations in the NWT.
· Can easily and efficiently communicate ideas and messages. Equally skilled at strategic listening.
General:
· Good understanding of the political processes, policies, and political environment in the NWT as well as NWT history and culture.
· Knowledge of the recreation and parks sector in the NWT will be a strong asset.
· A sense of humour.

Diversity Statement:
The NWTRPA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team and providing equitable opportunities in our recruitment processes. Individuals with life experience and knowledge of current practices in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are encouraged to apply. The NWTRPA is particularly interested in considering applications from Indigenous, Black, Asian, Latinx, 2SLGBTQ1PA+ communities, people with disabilities, or people who hold otherwise traditionally marginalized
identities to reflect the communities we serve.

A description of the Executive Director Role can be obtained from Sheena Tremblay, Executive Director.

The NWT Literacy Council is currently looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team for a 12-month term contract, from May 2023 to May 2024.

This is what you’ll be responsible for:
The Administrative Assistant is primarily responsible for ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of
day-to-day operations in the NWT Literacy Council’s head office. In addition, the Administrative
Assistant is responsible for providing timely accurate administrative support to the Executive
Director, Program Director, Board of Directors and staff, as required. As the first point of contact
for the NWT Literary Council, the Administrative Assistant plays a key role in establishing a
positive impression of the organization.

This is the work environment:
This 12-month contract position is a full-time office position, based out of Yellowknife. Normal office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Some travel may be required.

The NWT Literacy Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and supports an individual’s right to be treated without discrimination during their employment or when applying for employment. We invite and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, genders, races, disability statuses, sexual orientations, cultures, and religions. We will work with all applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

We offer a competitive employee benefits package, including:

- Vacation leave
- Sick leave
- Group Benefits
- Training and professional development opportunities
Contract Dates: May 23, 2023 to May 21, 2024

If you are ready to join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of those we
serve, apply before May 5, 2023.
Send your resume and cover letter by email to: kathryn@nwtliteracy.ca

Read more here: https://edgenorth.ca/job/administrative-assistant-41-21/

Camp Leaders will be responsible for a group of twelve youth, alongside two other Camp Leaders. The role of the Camp Leader is to build relationships, participate in camp activities, and ensure youth needs are being met while they are at camp. All Camp Leaders will work cooperatively and effectively with staff, guest facilitators, and volunteers and overseen by a Camp Director.

Day camps will be broken up into three separate age categories; Glitter Bugs (4-6 years old), Kool Kats & Kittens (7-9 years old), and Rad Jazz Unicorns (10-12 years old). Each week will have a different age category.

Camp Leaders will rotate on a weekly basis on a staggered schedule. Leader one will come in from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, leader two and three will come in from 9:30 am - 6:00 pm. Leader two and three will be in charge of closing duties and can leave once all campers have been picked up and closing duties are (fully) completed.

Responsibilities:
Pre-Camp
- Participate in staff training and orientation.
- Assist with load-in of supplies and preparation.

During Camp Sessions
- Engage with youth at all times; be open, communicative, and supportive.
- Ensure youth are supervised at all times.
- Participate in activities with enthusiasm and energy.
- Use skills learned in training, redirect youth to Camp Director as needed.
- Assist with additional tasks as needed.
- Adhere to the program plan, and contribute creativity, flexibility and ingenuity.
- Respect all equipment and facilities, and ensures proper care, use, and maintenance of them.
- Help prepare/set-up/supervise games and activities as needed.

Post-Camp Sessions
- Assist with the tear-down of camp.
- Preparing an accurate and organized inventory of craft, sport, first aid and other supplies.
- Participate in end of season debrief and evaluation.

Qualifications:
The Northern Mosaic Network is an organization governed by mostly youth, and therefore are prioritizing hiring 2SLGBTQIPA+ (Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Pansexual, Asexual and more) people who our organization recognizes as youth (people under 30). Preference will also be given to applicants who self-identify as Black, First Nations, Inuit, Metis, and/or another racialized community, and/or as living with a disability.
- Be 17 years old or older.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate and work with others.
- Summer camp experience is an asset.
- Enjoys working and building rapport with children and youth from four to twelve years old.
- Knowledge of Northern communities, cultures, and trauma-informed care is an asset.
- Must be comfortable swimming and supervising children in a pool or lake. 
- Criminal Record Check + Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Personal, lived understanding of 2SLGBTQIA+ identity is preferred but not required.
- CPR Training is an asset.

When applying…
- Please include your cover letter and resume.
- Indicate any experience working with children.
- Any skills, talents or certifications that would be beneficial to the position and our day camps.
- Be prepared to provide up to three references upon request.

Northern Mosaic Network (NMN) is seeking a candidate for the Mental Health + Family Support Coordinator position. The person in this position provides mental health support through peer support appointments, coordinates NMN’s child and family programs, develops resources, raises awareness to 2SLGBTQIPA+ mental health issues, oversees a new trans support fund, and connects 2SLGBTQIPA+ people, their families and their allies to relevant resources and supports, and supporting other projects and programs that NMN takes on. 

Working Conditions:
The successful candidate can be located in any community in the NWT provided you have access to reliable internet. This position is full-time, meaning an average of 37.5 hours per week. Specific hours will be discussed during the interview process as NMN staff have flexible schedules.

If located in Yellowknife or surrounding communities, you can expect to report to the NMN Main Office located at 5112 52nd Street (flexibility to work part-time from home is an option after the first three months). If not located in Yellowknife or surrounding communities to be able to commute to the NMN Main Office, you can expect to work from home with a provided laptop, work phone and printer and regular check-ins during the first three months while you are onboarded.

Compensation: $35.00/hour + Benefits + Northern Bonus

Employment Term: January 16th, 2023 to March 31st, 2024 (position to be extended dependent on funding)

Duties & Responsibilities:
- Peer Support Appointment Program: 2SLGBTQIPA+ people, their families, and Northerners in general are able to make peer support appointments for a variety of reasons. Responsibilities include promoting this program, monitoring applications that come through, conducting peer support appointments, assigning volunteers to peer support appointments when needed, and making referrals to additional opportunities for support and/or other aspects of NMN and its programming.
- Child + Family Program Coordination: Coordinating and facilitating monthly programs (a support group for 2SLGBTQIPA+ youth under 12, a support group for parents of 2SLGBTQIPA+ people that are in the beginning stages of accepting their child’s identity, support group for parents of 2SLGBTQIPA+ people that have children with established identities, a playgroup for children under 10 [in-person in Yellowknife only], an informal space to provide resources and parenting tips, and a support group for 2SLGBTQIPA+ parents). Some of these programs are new, and some have established volunteers and extended history that will help with planning and facilitation expectations.
- Trans Support Fund: NMN has received funding to be able to purchase gender-affirming products for trans and gender-diverse people, as well as to pay for gender marker and name change paperwork. Set-up and ongoing maintenance of this fund are responsibilities under this position. 
- Resource Development: NMN has received funding to create a 12-month mental health zine with each month featuring on different aspects of mental health and its challenges in relation to the 2SLGBTQIPA+ community. The creation of this series, as well as the coordination of artists/artwork, promotion of the project, and overall design are responsibilities under this position.
- Youth Advisory Committee: NMN is creating a youth advisory committee with representation from each of the regions. Part of this position’s responsibilities include supporting the creation and development of the Committee.
- Budgeting and Grant Writing: Manage a small budget and apply for additional funding to support the work of this position.

Qualifications & Experience:
Northern Mosaic Network prioritizes candidates who are gender, sexually, culturally and racially diverse, and/or are living with a disability. You are welcome to self-identify in your cover letter if you so choose.
- Organizational Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in working for a non-profit organization
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, including youth - amount of experience will be considered in lieu of formal education
- Experience working in youth-centred spaces or organizations
- Experience with frontline service delivery
- Knowledge of and experience working with Black, Indigenous and racialized communities
- Historical context of land and Indigenous groups in the NWT
- Capable of working collaboratively with a team, as well as independently
- Grant writing experience considered an asset
- Knowledge of technology such as G Suite, Zoom, Canva, Discord and social media
- Criminal Record Check with clear Vulnerable Sector Screening required
- Position-Specific Qualifications & Experience
- Formal mental health training (example: diploma or degree in social work, counselling, psychology, etc.) 
- Experience in providing mental health services
- Program facilitation - amount of experience will be considered in lieu of formal education
- Project management - minimum 1 year of experience
- Knowledge of early childhood and/or working with complex family dynamics considered an asset
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to make phone calls and craft emails. 

To submit your proposal, please submit the following to admin@northernmosaic.net:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Contact information for two references
Interviews will take place ongoing until the position is filled. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Northern Mosaic Network (NMN) is seeking a candidate for the Territorial Training and Community Engagement Coordinator. The person in this position is NMN’s connection to communities across the NWT, providing programming to Northerners outside of Yellowknife, such as virtual drop-ins and support groups, overseeing our new Train-the-Trainer program and cohorts to help get our content out into the territory, and forming partnerships with other NGOs, governments, grassroots organizers and more, in hopes of building stronger connections and collaboration on future projects. This position also involves traveling to communities to support special projects (like community Prides!) in partnership with local organizers, facilitating train-the-trainer cohort gatherings, and supporting other projects and programs that NMN takes on.

Working Conditions:
The successful candidate can be located in any community in the NWT provided you have access to reliable internet. This position is full-time, meaning an average of 37.5 hours per week. Specific hours will be discussed during the interview process as NMN staff have flexible schedules.

If located in Yellowknife or surrounding communities, you can expect to report to the NMN Main Office located at 5112 52nd Street (flexibility to work part-time from home is an option after the first three months). If not located in Yellowknife or surrounding communities to be able to commute to the NMN Main Office, you can expect to work from home with a provided laptop, work phone and printer and regular check-ins during the first three months while you are onboarded.

This position includes travel, a projected 10 trips before March 31, 2024. This will involve arranging flights, car rentals, hotel accommodations and other logistics.

Compensation: $35.00/hour + Benefits + Northern Bonus
Employment Term: January 16th, 2023 to March 31st, 2024 (position to be extended dependent on funding)

Qualifications & Experience

Northern Mosaic Network prioritizes candidates who are gender, sexually, culturally and racially diverse, and/or are living with a disability. You are welcome to self-identify in your cover letter if you so choose.

Organizational Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience in working for a non-profit organization
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, including youth - amount of experience will be considered in lieu of formal education
- Experience working in youth-centred spaces or organizations
- Experience with frontline service delivery
- Knowledge of and experience working with Black, Indigenous and racialized communities
- Historical context of land and Indigenous groups in the NWT
- Capable of working collaboratively with a team, as well as independently
- Grant writing experience considered an asset
- Knowledge of technology such as G Suite, Zoom, Canva, Discord and social media
- Criminal Record Check with clear Vulnerable Sector Screening required
- Position-Specific Qualifications & Experience
- Workshop facilitation - amount of experience will be considered in lieu of formal education
- Project management - minimum 1 year of experience
- Supervisory experience considered an asset
- Valid Driver’s License and clear driver’s abstract
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to make phone calls and craft emails

For more information visit: 
https://www.northernmosaic.net/job-postings

To submit your proposal, please submit the following to admin@northernmosaic.net:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Contact information for two references
Interviews will take place ongoing until the position is filled. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

location: Flexible within NWTOpportunity to work either part time or full time.
Part time $30,000 - $ 45,500 20 hours/week + comprehensive benefits.
Full time $70,000 - $85,000 37.5 hours/week + comprehensive benefits.
The Project Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the coordination and delivery of Supporting Wellbeing trainings across the North. This position is driven by community needs and is expected to work collaboratively with partner organizations and governments. This position will support in the delivery of Supporting Wellbeing trainings, communications, and the development of community partnerships. This position will include travel, a flexible workplace schedule, and time on the land. The incumbent will work closely with the Project Director.Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and deliver at least four Supporting Wellbeing trainings a year in various communities of the NWT.
- Communicate and advocate for the benefits of Supporting Wellbeing via weekly social media posts, monthly blog posts, annual reports, and presentations to stakeholders.
- Develop and nurture positive working relationships with key stakeholders including program participants, advisory council, steering committee, partners, community agencies, and service providers.
- Develop resources and program supports.
- Support the diverse needs of communities by creating resources, creating a working database of funding opportunities, providing professional development opportunities and support to facilitators.

Financial/Budget:
- Assist in the administration of the Supporting Wellbeing budget.
- Coordinate and work with contracted agents on an as needed basis.
- Complete and submit invoices and receipts as required.- Maintain an active record of program revenues and costs.

Administrative duties:
- Respond to general requests via phone, email, and social media.
- Organize trainings and gatherings, including booking travel, facilitators, mentors, catering, emotional support people, land-based activities, and venues.
- Lead communications for the organization, including website, promotion, and social media.
- Foster, develop, promote, and maintain relationships and partnerships with communities, community organizations, program participants, and stakeholders.
- Order, track, and maintain inventory for program delivery.
- Issue and monitor program certifications.
- Attend Supporting Wellbeing Steering Committee and Advisory Committee meetings when requested.

Qualifications:
- To satisfy the expectations of Supporting Wellbeing, the incumbent should have the following qualifications or equivalencies:
- Demonstrated experience in program planning, implementation, problem solving, and evaluation skills.
- Demonstrated experience working with northern Indigenous communities, including experience in Indigenous and community engaged approaches to education and programming.- Commitment to an anti-oppressive and decolonial workplace.
- Experience with communication tools (Adobe, Canva, WordPress, etc.) and social media platforms is an asset.
- Ability to work both independently and with a collaborative team.
- Previous experience in any of the following areas: Indigenous education, land-based education, mental health service provision, communications, event planning or community partnership building.

For more information about Supporting Wellbeing and MakeWay, please visit:www.supportingwellbeing.cahttp://makeway.org/approach/shared-platform/rachel@supportingwellbeing.ca