Position: Community Aboriginal Recreation Activator (CARA)

Term: Permanent Full-Time, based on annual/on-going funding

Division: Oneida Community Centre/Recreation

Salary: Competitive salary range

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., flexible to work some evenings and weekends

Posting Date: April 18, 2024

Closing Date: May 1, 2024 at 4:30p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, the Community Aboriginal Recreation Activator (“CARA”) primary responsibilities are to create a recreation plan; to facilitate and implement recreation programming and to enhance the capacity of the community to meet sport and recreation needs for adults and seniors (ages 18+).

The CARA will develop, implement, and oversee programming for Oneida adults and seniors with the opportunity to promote physical activities, arts and crafts, improve motor skills, and to promote creativity and social interaction.

The CARA will use guidance, leadership, planning, budgeting, and organizational skills to develop recreational programming for the adult and senior population within Oneida. Team building, interpersonal relationships, communication, research, and data collection will also be apart of this role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Post-Secondary Diploma in Native Community Worker, Social Services Worker or Recreation and Leisure, or related field of study.
2. Experience facilitating programs for adults and seniors, an asset.
3. Knowledge of budgeting and the excel software.
4. Knowledge of Oneida language and culture.
5. Valid Class “G” driver’s license and use of organization vehicle is required.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

1. A cover letter must be included with your application addressing the qualifications outlined above.
2. Resume.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

1. The successful candidate must submit a recent (completed within a 6-month timeframe) Vulnerable Sector CPIC, at their own expense.
2. The successful candidate must submit a copy of a valid Class “G” Ontario driver’s license and recent (completed within a 6-month timeframe) driver’s abstract, at their own expense.
3. The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

Submit all mandatory documentation to hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.

• Late applications will not be accepted.
• All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.
• Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
• A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
• Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.