EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE CULTURAL LANGUAGE NEST NAVIGATOR
FT/PT Position: 1 Full-time Permanent Position
Location: Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, ON
Reports To: Jordan’s Principle Service Coordinator
Salary: Based on qualifications and experience
Closing Date: May 23, 2025
Summary: The Language Nest Navigator will provide consultative support and team leadership to support Jordan’s Principle team in researching, planning, development, delivery, and evaluation fo Anishinaabemowin community programming.
Duties:
• Research and share First Nation philosophies, teaching and language learning styles, curriculum resources, and evaluation practices of effective and efficient language programs
• Coordinate and conduct professional development opportunities in yearly language planning, teaching, and learning strategies, adaptation and/or development of language curriculum materials, assessment practices
• Facilitate collaboration with school-based language teachers and community programs on the adaptation and development of yearly language plans and accompanying language and cultural materials
• Provide consultative support to assess the strengths and areas of improvement needed
• Participate in Jordan’s Principle assignments, initiatives, and projects as assigned
• Network with agencies and organizations to build strong relationships and strategic partnerships
• Maintain strict confidentiality and security protocols to protect client information
• Attend staff meetings as required or requested.
• Any other relevant job duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Completion of a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in collecting and reporting statistics.
• Oral fluency and literacy skills in Anishinaabemowin is required.
• Demonstrated experience in management, differentiated instruction, language learning, acquisition teaching methods, and assessments.
• Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with community members, elders, youth.
• Ability to travel extensively, including overnight.
• Abilit to work flexible work hours.
• Willing and able to provide a current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Must possess a valid G class driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Proficiency with computers and software applications, such as Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Possess strong knowledge of the Aboriginal culture, traditions, language, and way of life.
• Must be able and willing to adhere to strict confidentiality and code of ethics.
• Willing to submit to workplace drug testing.
Please submit an updated cover letter, resume, and three (3) references (with permission to contact) by:
Friday May 23th, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Applications can be submitted by e-mail or dropped off to:
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation Band Office
Attention: Human Resources
RR#1, Site 115, Box 300
Dryden, ON P8N 2Y4
T: (807) 938-6684 F: (807) 938-1166
Email: humanresources@wlon.org
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS; HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.