NIHB & Administrative Coordinator

(Internal/External Posting – November 28, 2024)

Michipicoten First Nation (MFN) is a vibrant Anishinaabe community located on the white sands (northeast shores) of Lake Superior near Wawa Ontario. The registered population is approximately 1,400 with 70 citizens living on reserve. With a strong sense of community and cultural identity, Michipicoten First Nation strives to maintain harmony and balance with Mother Earth, neighbouring First Nations, and surrounding communities.

Michipicoten First Nation is seeking a fulltime NIHB & Administrative Coordinator to administer the Non-Insured Health Benefit (NIHB) program and to provide administrative support to the Health and Social Services Department.

Under the direction of the Manager, Health & Social Services, the NIHB & Administrative Coordinator will assist MFN citizens with navigating the health care system, scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation.  The NIHB & Administrative Coordinator is also responsible for providing administrative services to support the flow, organization and communications of Michipicoten’s Health & Social Services Department.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates Non-insured benefits (NIHB) (65%)
• Provides Administrative Support (35%)
• Provides back-up support to Community Health Representative

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Administrative Assistant and (or) Business Administration Certificate or Diploma
• Minimum of two (2) years’ administrative experience
• Previous experience working with a First Nation Community (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Highly proficient with MS office and Adobe Pro, zoom, Teams
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Knowledge and respect for Anishinabek culture
• Attention to detail and excellent proofreading
• Able to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy
• Maintain high level of confidentiality
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to organize and manage digital and physical files
• Adaptable to various software applications used within the department
• Able to create posters and marketing materials

Other

• Valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle.
• Satisfactory criminal records check (if hired)
• Satisfactory driver’s abstract (if hired)

TERM:  Full-time, permanent

WORK LOCATION:  Michipicoten First Nation (near Wawa, Ontario)

WAGE RANGE:  $22.29-$24.82/hr

TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume by email with the position title in the subject line to hr@michipicoten.com by December 13, 2024.   A full job description is available upon request.

Michipicoten First Nation is dedicated to promoting equity and diversity and serving the interests of their citizens. The successful candidate will be primarily engaged in serving the interests of Michipicoten citizens and MFN will give preference to citizens and Indigenous candidates who possess the necessary qualifications.