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Regional Planner job posting

NISHNAWBE ASKI DEVELOPMENT FUND (NADF)

NADF is a non-profit, independent, Aboriginal-owned and operated financial institution that provides business and financial services to Aboriginal people living in northern Ontario.

The Regional Planner, as a team player working in a multi-disciplinary environment, will provide support and referral services to promote and assist with development and implementation of regional and/or community strategic plans within First Nations communities serviced through the Community Futures Development Program (CFDC) and, where appropriate, provide assistance/support for resource development activities for First Nations serviced by NADF under the direction of the President/CEO.

Qualifications:

• College diploma or University degree in a field related to Community Planning/ Economic Development or equivalent experience (5 years).
• Experience working within Aboriginal communities or with Aboriginal clients.
• Strong public relations skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including demonstrated ability to write reports and proposals.
• Computer literacy including e-mail, word-processing, accounting, database and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, the services provided by NADF.
• Willing to travel extensively to northern communities in Ontario.
• Ability to speak Ojibway, Oji-Cree, and Cree is an asset.
• Knowledge of the people, culture and history of Nishnawbe Aski Nation and in-depth knowledge of the business development priorities of its First Nations.

LOCATION:  Thunder Bay, ON
TERM:  Contract to March 31, 2008 with possibility of extension 

APPLICATIONS:  Please send a resume, including three (3) references, by Wednesday, May 16, 2007 to:

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
106 Centennial Square, 2nd Floor
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1H3
Attn: President/CEO

Fax (807) 622-8271 or e-mail:  gbuoncore@nadf.org 

No phone calls please.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.