Land Based Program Coordinator 184-26-4
Maternal Child and Youth Health, Wellbeing
Contract (Up to March 31, 2028)
Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for the Land Based Program Coordinator with Maternal Child and Youth Health, Wellbeing. The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website. Online applications accepted through My Job Search.
NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.
Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.
JOB SUMMARY: Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Maternal Child and Youth Health Team Manager which includes matters pertaining to the policies and procedures of Six Nations Elected Council.
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Type
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Contract (Up to Mar. 31, 2028)
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Closing Date
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October 14, 2026
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Hours of Work
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35hr/week
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Wage
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Minimum $34.73/hr
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*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
College Diploma in outdoor education, environmental studies, science or related fields with three (3) years’ demonstrated skills in land and water-based activities as well as demonstrated skills/experience in leadership and/or program development
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- High School Diploma with a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience undertaking land and water-based activities which include, but not limited to; hunting, fishing, canoeing, building structure, preservation of land and its natural resources, gardening, tree & plant identification, etc.
- Must possess a valid Ontario Class G Driver’s Licence and be willing to travel.
- Possess a boat license; or willingness to obtain
- ORCKA or Paddle Canada trained; or willingness to obtain
- First Aid/CPR
- Demonstrated knowledge of Hodi:nohshoni/ Rotinonhsion:ni culture
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one method ONLY):
Method #1: Online
- Please visit: My Job Search to access our job board and follow the directions to apply.
- Please ensure all required documents are provided/uploaded with your application package, which include:
- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
- If you have any questions or need assistance please reach out to Mary Ann Alldis, HR Business Partner at 519-445-2223 ext. 5755 or via email at HRBP4@sixnations.ca.
Method #2: GREAT – Applications must include all of the following:
- Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
- Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:
Land Based Program Coordinator – Contract – 184-26-4
c/o Reception Desk
Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)
P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court
Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0
POSITION DESCRIPTION – DEPARTMENT OF WELLBEING
POSITION TITLE: Land-Based Program Coordinator – Maternal Child and Youth Health
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Maternal Child and Youth Health Team Manager which includes matters pertaining to the policies and procedures of Six Nations Elected Council.
PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION:
The Land-Based Program Coordinator at Maternal Child and Youth Health will provide guidance and direction to Land Based Helpers ensuring the successful development and delivery of land-based programming to individual clients and families that is respectful of Hodi:nohshoni/Rotinonhsion:ni culture and practices. The Program Coordinator will assist in the provision of trauma informed holistic health support from a harmonized western and traditional Hodi:nohshoni/Rotinonhsion:ni perspective. Work will be done in collaboration with Cultural Advisors and the Team Manager.
The Program Coordinator will adopt a leadership role by initiating community partnerships and collaborations and connections in support of Land Based programming. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring staff have sufficient levels of knowledge and competency to effectively operate equipment, machinery and other training needs related to the Land Based Helper position including onboarding.
The Program Coordinator will also be responsible for overseeing the contributions of Land Based Helpers in the upkeep, maintenance and general appearance of the Maternal Child and Youth Health equipment and grounds.
The Land Based Coordinator for Maternal Child and Youth Health will ensure engagement with Six Nations community, and particularly children and youth in the community, to ensure that programming is informed by the needs of our client base.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical Functions:
- Assist in the development and implementation of the Hodi:noshoni/ Rotinonhsion:ni Wellness Model and trauma-informed care using culture as foundation for the development of land-based services and programs.
- Fulfills the role of Workplace Health and Safety Committee Representative and ensures all staff adhere to Health and Safety practices and protocols
- Ensure appropriate use of land and water-based skill that is respectful of Hodi:nohshoni/ Rotinonhsion:ni knowledge and practice.
- Utilize culturally safe and evidence informed practice principles
- Adhere to safe handling and operational practices when facilitating land and water-based activities that have a high potential for serious risk, harm, or injury
- Participate in program development and accreditation activities
- Assist in the development and facilitation of land-based activities that support the development of effective coping strategies and build resilience
- Plans, organizes and coordinates cultural workshops, programming and activities, teachings and practices for clients and staff as required
- Assists in staff training as required
- Engages in ongoing training and learning opportunities with Hodi:nohshoni/ Rotinonhsion:ni knowledge and practice.
- Acts in a professionally appropriate manner both when working and not working, and is a positive role model for clients and staff
- Provides opportunities for student employment and student placements with the team by providing functional supervision for appropriate student placements and summer student employment relevant to position.
- Works collaboratively with Team Manager to ensure buildings and grounds maintenance and plans align with program activities and goals
- In collaboration with the Manager and Cultural Advisors, determines the priority of work.
- May be required to work evenings, nights or weekends when required
Communications Functions:
- Works closely with Cultural Advisors and other applicable services to support programming from a Hodi:nohshoni/ Rotinonhsion:ni knowledge and practice
- Utilizes ethical, culturally appropriate principles throughout programming and communicating with community partners, participants, knowledge keepers and facilitators.
- Attends case conferences, as required to provide input in order to coordinate care and optimize client outcomes
- Attend monthly Health and Safety Committee Meetings and communicate updates as needed
- Attend training as required/requested and deliver summary of training in staff meetings
- Represents Maternal Child & Youth Health at community events in accordance with Six Nations Elected Council Policies and Procedures
- Provides updates and reports to the Team Manager as requested
Administrative Functions:
- Attend team meetings as required
- Accountable for submission of all invoices related to daily work functions
- Responsible for implementation of appropriate inventory log and equipment use log
- Prepares monthly narrative report to Team Manager
- Reviews and provides Activity Plans to Manager prior to implementing new programming.
- Supports the development of Seasonal Program Binders that include completed activity plans, costs and facilitator information.
- Supports the development of program calendars grounded in Onkwehonwe’neha – original ways of being, knowing and doing
- Supports program enhancements by regularly conducting activity evaluations aimed at identifying successes, opportunities for improvement and overall impact.
- Maintains statistics relevant to the position, fulfills annual work plan activities and documents required information.
- Take lead on coordinating and executing existing land-based programming.
Other Functions:
- Provide support to program development and planning as advised by the Team Manager
- Performs other job related duties as may reasonably be required by the Team Manager.
- Will provide support to the Six Nations Emergency Measures Plan by ensuring awareness of the Emergency Measures Plan and assistance as instructed by the Director of Wellbeing
- It is the responsibility of the employee to be aware of and adhere to all policies and procedures, including those that relate to client safety, staff safety and risk management.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work as a high public profile, extensive public contact and is subject to deadlines and interruptions.
- Work involves considerable out-of-office contact.
- Work as part of a team to support and deliver land-based activities and healing.
- Work will include activities outdoors in all elements, appropriate attire required.
- Work may at times be subject to unscheduled hours, including on-call and weekend coverage as well as programming, when necessary.
- Intermediate stress; required high degree of confidentiality.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Minimum Requirements:
- College Diploma in outdoor education, environmental studies, science or related fields with three (3) years’ demonstrated skills in land and water-based activities as well as demonstrated skills/experience in leadership and/or program development
OR
High School Diploma with a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience undertaking land and water-based activities which include, but not limited to; hunting, fishing, canoeing, building structure, preservation of land and its natural resources, gardening, tree & plant identification, etc.
- Must possess a valid Ontario Class G Driver’s Licence and be willing to travel.
- Possess a boat license; or willingness to obtain
- ORCKA or Paddle Canada trained; or willingness to obtain
- First Aid/CPR
- Demonstrated knowledge of Hodi:nohshoni/ Rotinonhsion:ni culture
Other Related Skills:
- Hodinohshoni ancestry with understanding, practice and sharing of Hodinohshoni history, culture, traditions, ceremonies, principles and values
- Demonstrated Knowledge of Hodi:nohshoni/ Rotinonhsion:ni culture
- Demonstrated commitment to the culture and community by undertaking sustainable land and water-based activities in ways that respect culture and practices
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and knowledge of Hodi:nohshoni/ Rotinonhsion:ni concepts of health and wellness
- Willingness to learn trauma informed care and harm reduction approaches
- Strong knowledge of Six Nations Community and importance of culture as foundation
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Understands the importance of Confidentiality and has ability to work with tact and discretion.
- Clean and current vulnerable sector police check
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
With the Director of Wellbeing
- Receives direction, guidance, encouragement; discusses plan and priorities.
With the Wellbeing Senior Leadership Team
- Receives direction, guidance and discusses plans, priorities or actions to ensure tasks are done efficiently and effectively, receives instruction and supervision.
With Maternal Child and Youth Health Team Manager
- Receives direction, guidance and discusses plans, priorities or actions to ensure tasks are done efficiently and effectively, receives instruction and supervision.
With Other Staff
- Courtesy, cooperation and teamwork with all staff.
With External Agencies
- Represents and promotes Six Nations’ interests relative to Maternal Child and Youth Health and the Department of Wellbeing; seeks to develop sound, professional and working relationships.
With the Public
Represents and promotes Maternal Child and Youth Health, Wellbeing and Six Nations Elected Council in a courteous, cooperative, positive and proactive manner; provides information as requested.
IMPACT OF ERROR:
Errors in judgement and in the conduct of duties could lead to lose credibility, poor public relation, confusion, duplication of effort and misinformation being given to the Director of Wellbeing, Human Services Committee, Six Nations Elected Council, Government Agencies and the public.
CONTROL:
Guiding principles set by the Department of Wellbeing and Six Nations Elected Council. Works within the administrative policies and procedures established by the Six Nations Elected Council for the Department of Wellbeing and other legislation provided by the respective go
