Health & Wellness Driver

BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job title: HEALTH & WELLNESS DRIVER / FOOD SOVEREIGNTY COORDINATOR
Department: HEALTH
Employment status: FULL TIME PERMANENT
Posting Date: SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Closing Date: SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 @ 12:00pm

Job Summary:
For three (3) days a week the Health & Wellness Driver will provide clean, safe, and reliable medical transportation for the community members of the Biigtigong Nishnaabeg. The Health & Wellness driver will abide by all policies and procedures governing this program and conduct him/herself in a professional manner.
For two (2) days a week the Food Sovereignty Program Coordinator will be responsible for organization and promoting programming within the community, which highlights Indigenous food Sovereignty and food security.

Preferrable Skills & Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications. The list of qualifications will be used to develop a screening tool. It is the responsibility of the candidate to communicate their expertise and experience in identified areas.

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act
• Clear understanding of policies and procedures that outline behaviours to promote client safety
• First Aid and CPR Certificate • Clean Criminal Reference Check & Vulnerable Persons Sector Check
• A Valid Class “G” Driver’s License
• Strong understanding of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit peoples, communities, and culture
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Background in program development and implementation, with strong strategic thinking and ability to implement programs
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, exercising good judgement in determining when to take initiative and when to consult others
• Excellent oral and written communication and listening skills
• High level computer systems proficiency, particularly in Microsoft

Summary of Duties & Responsibilities:
Vehicle Upkeep and Assisting Clients

• Ensure all certification and licensing are renewed and present proof to the Health Director once a year.
• Obey all rules of the road, speed limits and safety regulations.
• Scheduling of appointments for clients and be available for arranging transportation
• Assist the elderly, blind and disabled passengers to and from the vehicle.
• Responsible for scheduling annual safety checks for medical vehicles.
• Responsible for attention to client safety by addressing client safety on a regular basis in community newsletters and Health’s monthly staff meetings and Accreditation meetings.
• Regularly participate in the Accreditation process and is aware of Health & Wellness role as it pertains to ongoing quality improvement and Accreditation.

Coordination of Food Security Programming

• Work with the Diabetes coordinator to manage and take care of Biigtigong Community Garden and Greenhouse at The Health Centre
• Organize programming and community events to promote First Nations Food Sovereignty, Food Security and Food preservation.
• Research & Develop new Food programming within the community to promote healthy, sustainable living
• Cooking demonstrations with harvested food
• Programming with clients/ groups with utilization of the land for harvesting

Perform other program duties as required

How to apply:
Please forward a cover letter, resume and three professional references by email to:
recruitment@picriver.com
-or-
Angela Boudreau – Director of Finance & Administration
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, P.O. Box 193, Heron Bay, Ontario P0T 1R0
It is the responsibility of each candidate to show how they meet qualifications; incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered & WILL automatically be screened out.