Program Assistant

The Program Assistant for prevention programming and services plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of culturally rooted prevention initiatives. This position provides administrative and supports to ensure the effective coordination of cultural activities, workshops, and community events that promote wellness, identity, and traditional knowledge. Working closely with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and program staff, the Program Assistant helps maintain schedules, prepare materials, manage records, and communicate with participants and partners. This role supports the program’s goal of strengthening cultural connection as a pathway to prevention, healing, and community resilience.

Qualifications / Requirements :

• Post Secondary Education in office Administration or social work preferred.
• Experience working in a program or service support role.
• Experience in providing administrative support
• Experience with case management.
• General knowledge of prevention and intervention services.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Provincial Legislation, as well as other provinces, in relation to child welfare.
• Must be able to work outside of our regular business hours when required.
• Understanding of Moose Cree First Nation’s culture and identity.
• Ability to speak Cree is an asset.
• CPIC / Vulnerable Sector Screening will be required.
• G or G2 Driver’s License required.

Duration :

Permanent with 3 months probation

To apply :

Submit cover letter, resume, and two (2) recent employment references with permission to contact, quoting competition #26-06.

Submit Resume to :

Human Resources Generalist

Moose Cree First Nation

P.O. Box 190

Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0

Deadline for Resume :

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11 : 59 pm

Job Description :

Available Upon Request

Applicants are asked to include copies of their educational qualifications along with their resume.

As MCFN is a First Nation organization, preference in hiring will be given firstly to the First Nation members, and to the rest, subsequently. Candidates needing accommodation of any kind are requested to inform the organization in advance so that required accommodative measures can be incorporated in the recruitment process. By responding to the application, candidates are implicitly providing consent to share their personal information with the organization. This personal information that is being shared with the employer will be used solely for the purpose of recruitment and will not be used for any other purposes.

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