Apatisiwin Program Employment Counsellor

APATISIWIN EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR

1 FULL TIME POSITION

JOB SUMMARY:

The Employment Counsellor is responsible for providing opportunities for clients seeking employment and training services developing furthering and enhancing contacts within the community that support the Apatisiwin program and clients and ensuring that the employment unit roles and responsibilities are carried out. This position will collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to plan implement and coordinate services and support in consultation with individuals and partnering programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Relevant college or university accreditation and / or relevant work experience in the area of training development and employment services.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the area of employment and training initiatives.
3. Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ISETS) and current trends in local labour market.
4. Knowledge of Indigenous culture and experience working with Indigenous persons; understanding of the northern cultural environment; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
5. Ability to develop intervention contracts business plans (annual funding submission) and related documents.
6. Excellent finance skills and attention to detail; accounting experience considered an asset.
7. Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills.
8. Ability to plan coordinate and implement learning pathways and interventions.
9. Excellent public relations skills and thorough knowledge of community resources.
10. Group facilitation team building and decision-making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
11. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
12. Excellent case and file management skills stress management and time management skills ability to meet deadlines.
13. Effective crisis intervention skills.
14. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
15. Self-motivated individual with ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
16. Ability to work flexible hours including evening and/or weekends.
17. A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
18. Must have a valid Ontario Drivers license and reliable transportation

Submission Date: Friday April 24 2026

Salary: $55000/ annum

Please submit resume with three (3) references to the:

Attention: Hiring Committee

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

401 North Cumberland Street North

Thunder Bay Ontario P7A 4P7

Email: or Fax:

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Miigwetch to all who apply however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Manager