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The May issue of Union of Ontario Indian's Business Information Bulletin contains lots of information about new opportunities for First Nation people to become involved in a number of initiatives. It is available on-line as a PDF file at:

http://knet.ca/documents/Business-Information-Bulletin-May2003.pdf

The production and sharing of this information is done as part of the Aboriginal Business Service Network Coordinator position with the Union of Ontario Indians.

Keewaytinook Internet High School (KiHS) invites applicants for the 2003/2004 school year. We will be looking for teachers to fill positions in Science, Math, and English. If you are looking for an innovative, cutting edge approach to education, KiHS may be the place for you. Our classrooms are located in 13 communities around Northwestern Ontario, most of which have only fly in accessability. The teacher will live in one of the 13 partner communities, and tutor/mentor students while delivering two courses throughout the year to the remaining students in the other communities, using our Internet platform.

If you are interested in applying or finding out more information, please email your resume to the following:

Principal: Darrin Potter
darrinpotter@knet.ca

or

Guidance Counselor: Lynda Kakepetum
lyndakakepetum@knet.ca

For More Information about KiHS, please visit http://kihs.knet.ca

REGISTERED NURSE EMPL0YMENT OPPORTUNITY

Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs Council is looking for a Registered Nurse for the position of Telehealth Informatics Educator Keewaytinook Okimakanak Telehealth

This is a 3 day a week position, salary dependant on qualifications and work experience. This position will commence June 2, 2003. The Telehealth Informatics Educator will be responsible to work with Community Telehealth Coordinators to teach the essentials of Telemedicine. The Telehealth Informatics Educator position offers a competitive salary, flexible hours and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team. Telehealth is based on cutting edge technology and is an innovative career choice. The Telehealth Informatics Educator will report directly to the Keewaytinook Okimakanak Director of Health Services.

The ideal Candidate will possess:

• Good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• 2 years clinical nursing experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member as well as independently.
• Knowledge of the Keewaytinook Okimakanak communities.
• Skills and experience in adult education training.
• Ability to prepare and submit reports.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience nursing in remote First Nation communities would be desirable.
• Able to speak Oji-Cree, but not necessary.

Deadline for Applications: Monday May 20th @ 4:00 .p.m.

Please forward: Resume, cover letter and three references to:

Orpah McKenzie, Director of Health Services
Keewaytinook Okimakanak Tribal Council
Box 340
Balmertown, ON
P0V 1C0

Email: orpahmckenzie@knet.ca

EMPL0YMENT OPPORTUNITY

Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs Council is looking for a Home Care Nurse for the Home & Community Care Program

This is a 16-hour work week position, salary dependant on qualifications and work experience. This position will commence April 22, 2003. The Home Care Nurse will report to the Home and Community Care Nurse Supervisor and the Keewaytinook Okimakanak Director of Health Services.

The ideal Candidate will possess:

• Good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• 2 years experience delivering nursing care in the home or community setting preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member as well as independently.
• Knowledge of the Keewaytinook Okimakanak communities.
• Skills and experience in adult education training.
• Ability to prepare and submit reports.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience nursing in remote First Nation communities would be desirable.
• Able to speak Oji-Cree, but not necessary.

Deadline for Applications: April 4th, 2003 @ 4:00 .p.m.

Please forward: Resume, cover letter and three references to:

Orpah McKenzie, Director of Health Services or
Marney Dodic, Home and Community Care Nurse Supervisor
Keewaytinook Okimakanak Tribal Council
Box 340
Balmertown, ON
P0V 1C0

Email: orpahmckenzie@knet.ca  or marneydodic@knet.ca  

Tikinagan Child and Family Services
New Hire/Trainee - Red Lake, Ontario

POSITION SUMMARY

The contract position of New Hire/Trainee is responsible for participating in the New Workers Training Program delivered by Tikinagan Child and Family Services as sanctioned by the Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies. The Trainee will be assigned to red Lake Tikinagan Unit and will be given pre-course reading material and field assignment activities appropriate to training topics with purpose being to enhance learning throughout the training.

All New Hire/Trainees must graduate from the New Workers Training Program in order to become an authorized frontline worker winthin the agency. Once aurthorized, the Trainee may be recruited in Child Protection Services within in the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post secondary education or experience in social services is an asset.
• Fluency in Ojibway or Oji-Cree preferred; English is essential
• Commitment to Tikinagan's vision, goals and principles
• Empathy toward children and their families
• Experience and understanding of Native cultural issues and of the geographic realities and social conditions within northern remote Native communities
• No open child welfare files; not a foster parent
• Commitment to working with community members
• Respected member in the community
• Good communications skills, verbal and written
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Professional integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Possessing a valid Ontario driver's license is preferred
• Must provide and pass a criminal record check prior to employment
• Be willing and able to travel
• Computer training and experience an asset

SUBMIT AN UPDATED RESUME AND A COVERING LETTER TO:

The Hiring Committee
Tikinagan Child and Family Services
P.O. Box 627, 65 King Street
Sioux Lookout, Ontario
P8T 1B1

CLOSING DATE:           February 28, 2003

Job Posting
Keewaytinook Okimakanak Regional SchoolNet Program Administrator

Overview:

The Regional SchoolNet Program Administrator will report to Keewaytinook Okimakanak’s Executive Director and the K-Net Services Coordinator. The Regional SchoolNet Program Administrator will be primarily responsible for overseeing and implementing the Industry Canada SchoolNet Initiative for o­ntario Region. The Program Administrator will act as the leader of this project, and he or she will be responsible for providing direct services to First Nations schools throughout the province. The Program Administrator will conduct a comprehensive needs assessment, implement and evaluate the Regional SchoolNet Project work plan, research and negotiate cost effective and efficient contracts for bulk purchasing computers and high speed internet service for schools, and report regularly to Industry Canada regarding status, progress and challenges. The project contract runs until March 2004 with the possibility of extension beyond this date.

The successful candidate will posses an appropriate combination of post secondary education and technology experience and a working knowledge of o­ntario First Nations and our geography. The candidate will also have experience as a part of or as the leader of a technology project, exhibiting the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Due to the need to travel the candidate will also have the flexibility to travel throughout o­ntario and possess a valid driver's license.

Duties and Responsibilities

develop and oversee the implementation of the Regional SchoolNet Initiative work plan, including managing the budget and the Help Desk;

conduct a technical and connectivity needs assessment in all o­ntario First Nations schools;

promote the Regional SchoolNet project and ensure that all First Nations Schools in o­ntario are aware of the available services;

refer First Nations School representatives to the Help Desk and maintain a record of referrals and challenges;

research and negotiate the most cost-effective manner for the bulk purchase of computer equipment and for the provision of internet needs;

collect relevant data and monitor the o­ngoing effectiveness of the Regional SchoolNet project and ensure that First Nations schools' needs are being met;

identify best practices in technical and connectivity activities and programs, and share relevant information with all First Nations schools and with the Regional SchoolNet National Office;

meet the requirements of Industry Canada and ensure that a comprehensive evaluation of the BC Regional SchoolNet Project is undertaken regularly, and specifically at the end of the two year funding period described in the funding proposal;

report monthly to the National SchoolNet Program o­n activities in o­ntario First Nations schools o­n connectivity, hardware, etc as laid out in the contract;

undertake other activities and services as required to guarantee the success of the Regional SchoolNet Project.

Requirements

The position will require an individual with the following knowledge, skills, and personal characteristics:

• post-secondary education in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• experience as team leader or senior project participant in a major computer project;
• experience working in computer technology and an ability to describe technology in layman's terms;
• ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• results oriented;
• appreciation and respect for First Nations education strategies and the effective use of ICTs in educational environments;
• flexibility to travel to First Nations schools throughout o­ntario;
• possession of a valid driver's license;
• Criminal Record's Check clearance;
• knowledge of o­ntario First Nations communities and schools an asset.

The office hours will generally be between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm with a o­ne-hour break for lunch. Some flexibility may be required for evening or weekend meetings. The office we be located in o­ne of the Keewaytinook Okimakanak offices (Sioux Lookout, Balmertown, Deer Lake, Fort Severn, Keewaywin, North Spirit Lake or Poplar Hill) o­ntario.

Please send your resume and cover letter to the attention of

Brian Beaton
K-Net Services Coordinator
Box 1439, Sioux Lookout, o­n, P8T 1B9
Tel: 807-737-1135 or toll-free 877-737-KNET (5638)

Fax: 807-737-1720E-mail: brian.beaton@knet.ca (please type "Regional SchoolNet Program Administrator Application" o­n the Subject line of your e-mail)

Deadline for application: December 13, 2002

Only those who are shortlisted will be notified

KEEWAYTINOOK OKIMAKANAK
(Northern Chiefs Tribal Council)

Is now accepting applications for the position of
RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY
(Full time position)

Location: Balmertown Office
General: Reporting to the Executive Secretary, the receptionist/secretary is responsible for answering an 8 line telephone system for office of over 30 people and to provide office support.

Qualifications:

Typing and Word processing skills essential.

Must have excellent verbal and communications skills.

Must have excellent organizational skills.

Ability to communicate professionally with the public.

Ability to work independently.

Knowledge of internet usage and email.

An awareness and sensitivity to the native culture.

Ability to speak Oji-Cree an asset.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Answer telephone and direct calls accordingly or take messages.

Pick up & delivery of mail/comats, sort and distribute accordingly.

Make bank deposits o­n a timely basis.

Record incoming/outgoing faxes/mail and distribute accordingly.

Maintain the purchase order log system.

Make travel arrangements as requested.

Prepare correspondence as requested.

Prepare outgoing COMATS for all office staff.

Maintain filing system.

Assist other department secretaries as required.

Submit resume and references to:

Hiring Committee
Keewaytinook Okimakanak
Box 340, 127 Mine Road
Balmertown, o­n P0V 1C0
Fax (807) 735-1383

Closing Date: December 5, 2002

JOB POSTING

Education Director Keewaywin Education Authority

Experience

Reporting to the Keewaywin First Nation Education Authority the Education Director will have excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, a proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, community businesses, agencies and community resources. The Education Director will be experienced in or a graduate of one of the following areas:
- Education and Administration, Community Economic Development, or a profession recognized by Chief, Council and the Keewaywin Education Authority (KEA)
Ability to communicate effectively in the Oji-Cree language an asset.

Duties

The Education Director is responsible for:
- development, operation and coordination of the K.F.N. Education Program;
- recruiting, selection, training, supervision and evaluation of all paid and volunteer staff;
- ongoing professional development of all education staff;
- effective communication between the school and the Keewaywin Education Authority, Parents Committee and Band Council;
- review of safety and supervision standards for staff and students;
- communicating with government, school boards and post-secondary institutions;
- evaluating school and education program compliance with Keewaywin Education Policy;
- assessments of curricula, education standards, policies, and teacher certification;
- review and evaluation of the school and education program budget estimates and program plans;
- developing budget statements for review by the Chief, Council, and the KEA;
- preparing and presenting the draft education budgets to the Chief, Council and the KEA;
- managing and monitoring spending in relation to the approved school budgets;
- working closely with the Keewaywin First Nation financial administrator and the education finance clerk;
- developing, managing and maintaining a student record's system and data base;
- meeting regularly with Chief, Council and the KEA to report and discuss education issues;
- advising Chief, Council and the KEA about education program needs;
- preparing reports on education progress and problems;
- organizing and conducting public meetings on education issues;
- gathering and analyzing data from elementary, secondary and post-secondary programs;
- writing an annual Keewaywin Education Report and presenting it to Chief, Council and the KEA;
- assisting in the development of programs and activities that meet the cultural, social, recreational, educational, and health needs of all the members of the school community;
- working in cooperation with the principal, teachers and para-professionals in the review and development of a student assessment program, before the end of the first semester;
- preparing and presenting a report on the results of the fall student assessments;
- developing a plan to effectively deal with the academic needs of all students;
- assisting in the review and implementation of the new District First Nations Bilingual/Bi-cultural Elementary Curricula;
- assisting in the implementation of the new Ontario Curricula;
- performing an annual performance appraisal and review of the principal's position;
- implementing and evaluating a comprehensive need's assessment, for the staff, at the beginning of each semester;
- organizing, scheduling and chairing biweekly K.E.A. Education Program's staff meetings.

Salary:Based on work experience and education.

Please submit resume to:

Lloyd Kakepetum, Keewaywin Education Authority by July 26, 2002
Home: 807-771-1407
Fax: 807-771-1081

Only those contacted by July 30 2002 will be interviewed.

Interviews will start August 1, 2002

Tentative start date for the position will be August 5, 2002

Ministry of Northern Development and Mines are accepting applications for Summer Job Services 2002. The program provides a wage subsidy of $2.00 per hour for 560 hours. For more information, please contact David Neegan or Jacob Ostaman @ 1-800-387-3790 or the MNDM office @ (807) 727-1352 and ask for Randy Ronnebeck

NISHNAWBE-ASKI LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION Employment Opportunity EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (One-Year Term) Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation was established in 1990 by the Chiefs of Nishnawbe-Aski Nation to provide legal services to the 49 member First Nations in the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN). The geographical territory covered by NALSC is one-third the size of Ontario and spreads from the borders of Manitoba to Quebec with James and Hudson Bay to the north and above the CNR track line. This is the area covered by Treaties Number 9 and Number 5. The purpose of the Corporation is to plan, develop, deliver, coordinate and administer the provision of legal and paralegal services including community legal education, for the people of NAN in a manner sensitive to and respectful to their unique cultural heritage. The mandate of the Corporation includes legal, paralegal, public legal education and law reform services. Position Description: Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have the overall responsibility of planning, assessing and implementing the future direction and operation of the Corporation. During a 1-year transitional period, the Executive Director will examine and analyze the structure that is presently in place and make recommendations to the Board of Directors of organizational structures that could work for the Corporation. Salary: To commensurate with experience. Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Qualifications: Applicants should have any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge. - University/College degree in management, law, social services or equivalent. - Experience in management preferably in an Aboriginal organization. - Ability to speak Ojibway, Oji-Cree or Cree is preferred. Closing Date: February 22, 2002 by 12:00 p.m. Please submit a resume and cover letter including 3 references to: Mail: Attention: Hiring Committee Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation 86 Cumberland Street South Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2V3 Fax: (807) 622-3024 Email: nalsaski@baynet.net Please note only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.