Summer Student

May 15, 2025

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 members 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 excited to offer several summer positions, contingent upon funding approval. These roles will provide valuable experience and the opportunity to work on meaningful projects.

SUPERVISOR – SUMMER STUDENTS (1)
Term:    June 16, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Hours:   37.5 per week
Wage:   $21/hr

Duties:

• Provide supervision, guidance, and support to the summer students
• Manage attendance and reporting
• Participate in safety training
• Ensure students adhere to all safety measures
• Provide daily assistance to grounds crew

GROUNDS CREW – LABOURER (6)
Term:    June 23, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Hours:   37.5 per week
Wage:   $18/hr

Duties:

• Participate in safety training
• Community clean-up: Grass cutting and garbage collection on sides of road
• Graveyard clean-up: Grass cutting, identification of plots, repair fencing and damaged grave markers
• Land fill site clean-up: collect garbage and debris outside of landfill fencing
• Beach clean-up: Collect garbage, cut grass, clean trail, maintain camp sites & cooking area
• Gathering site maintenance: Clean up pow wow grounds & structures

SOCIAL PROGRAMMING SUPPORT (2)
Term:   June 23, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Hours:  37.5 per week
Wage:   $18/hr

Duties:

• Assist with planning and implementation of culturally based programming
• Coordinate supplies
• Set-up and clean-up area
• Attend programs and assist with delivery/facilitation
• Create marketing materials
• Other administrative tasks

BAND OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (1)
Term:   June 23, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Hours:  37.5 per week
Wage:   $18/hr

Duties: 

• Provide administrative assistance to Finance & HR dept
• Filing, shredding, disposal of documents
• Assist with Better Living Program
• Provide support for Youth & Elders Gathering

CHILD WELFARE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (1)*
*This role will be located in Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Term:    June 23, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Hours:   37.5 per week
Wage:   $18/hr

Duties: 

• Provide administrative assistance to Child Welfare Dept
• Assist with planning and implementation of cultural events

LANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ASSISTANT (2)*
*These roles will be located in Wawa, ON
Term:  June 23, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Hours:  37.5 per week

Wage:  $18/hr

• Provide administrative support to the MFN Lands & Environmental Stewardship Dept
• ·        Update spreadsheets to track mining claim requests
• ·        Update trap line records
• ·        Attend meetings and take minutes
• ·        Conduct research
• ·        Assist with completion of grant applications
• ·        Assist with coordination of site visits
• ·        Assist with environmental assessments
• ·        Assist with lands projects (forestry, mining, biodiversity)

ELIGIBILITY

• Students must be between the age of 15 and 30 at start of employment
• Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person with refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada according to provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• Must have reliable transportation (no bus service available)

TO APPLY

Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to Lisa Belanger, HR Advisor with the position title in the subject line to hr@michipicoten.com no later than May 30, 2025.

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