Closing Date: March 6, 2025 at 12:00pm
Job Summary:
The purpose of the Economic Development Assistant position is to assist in the general management
and administration of the department by ensuring that all the administrative duties are completed as
assigned and assisting to maintain existing projects and ventures within the department.
Education and Experience
- College diploma with 2 years of office experience
- Or grade 12 education and 5 years of related work experience.
Knowledge
- Understanding of the political structures and practices of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
- Zoom and Microsoft Teams for video conferencing and virtual meetings
- Outlook Email and calendar management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and Sage
- General understanding of federal, provincial, and municipal governments
- Familiar with First Nations administrations
Skills/Abilities
- Strong decision-making skills with good judgment and respect for organizational policies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work productively under stress
- Effective time management and multitasking abilities
- Ability to handle challenging personalities and maintain composure
Assets
- A working knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures
Please submit your cover letter, resume, proof of educational qualifications and three current
references to:
The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
Attention: Personnel Committee
2789 Mississauga Road
Hagersville, ON
N0A 1H0
Applications will also be accepted by fax at 905-768-1225 or via email listed below
A detailed job description is available at the MCFN Admin Building or by email at
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicant. Self-identification is encouraged.
Miigwech to all who apply, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Closing Date: February 25, 2025 at 12:00pm
The Payroll Assistant is responsible for assisting with the accurate and timely
processing of payroll for all employees within the organization
Education and Experience
- College Diploma in Accounting & Payroll, plus 5 years work related
experience. - 5+ years of experience in payroll processing or similar administrative role
(experience in payroll or HR is a plus).
Skills/Abilities
- Attention to Detail: Ability to ensure payroll is processed accurately without
errors. - Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for responding
to employee inquiries and coordinating with other departments. - Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve payroll discrepancies and other payrollrelated challenges quickly and effectively.
- Organizational: Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the
ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Payroll Software: Proficiency with payroll software platforms (Sage 300 &
HRMS). - Microsoft Office: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the ability to
work with formulas, data manipulation, and pivot tables. - Data Management: Strong data entry skills and an ability to manage large
volumes of payroll information accurately.
Detailed Responsibilities and Expected Results
Payroll Processing Support:
- Assist in the preparation and processing of bi-weekly and weekly payroll for
all employees (salaried, hourly, temporary, and contract). - Ensure accuracy in the collection, calculation, and input of employee work
hours, overtime and other variable pay components. - Validate employee timecards, attendance records, and leave requests, and
follow up on discrepancies or missing information. - Coordinate with HR to ensure proper payroll setup for new hires,
terminations, and employee status changes (e.g., promotions, pay raises,
job changes).
Payroll Data Maintenance:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records in the payroll
system. - Ensure that all payroll-related changes (e.g., direct deposit, address
updates) are processed and documented appropriately. - Review and update employee benefits, pension and other related payroll
data as required.
Payroll Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure adherence to federal legislation and payroll compliance and
regulations. - Respond to government inquiries regarding payroll data.
Employee Payroll Inquiries:
- Serve as the point of contact for employee payroll-related inquiries.
- Resolve discrepancies and issues regarding pay, or deductions promptly
and professionally.
Year-End Payroll Duties:
- Assist with the preparation and distribution of T4s.
- Help coordinate annual reconciliation of payroll records.
Other Duties:
- Assist with setting up new payroll processes, systems, or software updates
to improve payroll efficiency. - Conduct payroll audits to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies or
issues. - Stay current on payroll legislation, and best practices.
Other Requirements
- Must have the ability to travel if required;
- Must have good computer skills, with strong knowledge of Microsoft
Word and Excel - Must have Safe Food Handlers Certification or be willing to take it as
soon aspossible - Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, current within the
last 12months
Salary: TBD
Please submit your cover letter, resume, proof of educational qualifications and three
current references, two of which are employment related, to:
The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
Attention: Human Resources
2789 Mississauga Road
Hagersville, ON
N0A 1H0
Applications will also be accepted by fax at 905-768-1225 or via email at the address
listed below.
A detailed job description is available at the Administration Building or by email at
Miigwech to all who apply, only those candidates selected for an interview will be
contacted.
Job Type: Permanent or contract positions (6-12 months)
Work Model: Remote
Number of openings: 15
Target start date: February 24th 2025
Reference code: 128105
Our purpose
In response to growing calls for reconciliation and lasting societal change, Indigenous leadership and businesses have come together in partnership with Deloitte Canada to forge long-term partnerships, create new avenues for growth, and drive economic advancement. R8dius is an Indigenous majority-owned professional services, technology implementation and managed services business. We are united by the goal of forging a new path for all of us to walk and prosper together. Our purpose is to "Widen the Circle", or in other words, expand the horizons of opportunity and prosperity so that Indigenous Peoples can be leaders in the professional services space. The brighter future we seek must ensure Indigenous knowledge is the beacon that guides this business forward.
Combining Indigenous knowledge and worldviews with imaginative solutions and advanced technologies will illuminate new opportunities for individuals, and new forms of progress in our communities. R8dius is a national network comprised of First Nations and Deloitte's service capabilities. We share values, a focus on long-term change, and the belief that a purpose-led organization can make an impact for all.
Step into a purpose-driven role at R8dius, where your lived experience and knowledge can make a profound difference. We're actively seeking empathetic individuals with a background in customer service or contact center operations to join our team as Remote Contact Centre Agents, dedicated to assisting Indigenous Peoples and communities in navigating the complexities of Indigenous Class Action Administration Projects.
If you identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Metis) and have a passion for supporting others during sensitive moments, we invite you to bring your cultural sensitivity, compassion, and listening skills to our team. This position can be done remotely, and tax exemption work is encouraged for those who qualify. We are seeking candidates for a mix of permanent and contract positions (6-12 months). The shifts are flexible between 8:00am EST to 8:00pm EST, with a guarantee of minimum 30 hours per week.
What will your typical day look like?
Join R8dius' Contact Centre group for an impactful role as a Remote Contact Centre Agent on Indigenous Class Action Administration Projects. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Empathetic Customer Support:
- Engage with compassion and cultural sensitivity when responding to customer inquiries via phone and email.
- Navigate through sensitive topics related to Indigenous class-action settlements with empathy and understanding.
Exceptional Communication:
- Provide timely and accurate responses, using industry technologies to ensure efficient and effective communication.
- Adapt your communication style to meet the diverse needs of individuals, demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity.
Navigating Complexities:
- Assist individuals in understanding and navigating the complexities of Indigenous Class Action Administration Projects.
- Guide clients through sensitive issues, maintaining a non-judgmental and supportive approach.
Innovation and Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for innovation to enhance the overall client service delivery experience.
- Collaborate with the team to improve processes, ensuring a streamlined and supportive experience for those seeking assistance.
About the team
R8dius is an Indigenous professional services, technology implementation and managed services business. R8dius' founding investor and partner is Kitsaki Management, one of Canada's leading First Nation economic development corporations and the economic development arm of Lac La Range Indian Band in Saskatchewan. Supported by Deloitte Canada, R8dius will widen the circle of opportunities for Indigenous Peoples and Nations to lead in the professional services space and engage in sustainable partnerships across Canada.
As an independent business, R8dius will operate with an Indigenous-majority board to deliver innovative and impactful Indigenous technology services in Canada, in response to the growing market need. R8dius includes a national network of Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders, fusing unique perspectives and capabilities to deliver world-class solutions and technologies to clients across the economy to address Canada's most complex challenges. As R8dius grows, it will continue to engage Indigenous economic development groups to invest in the business and drive economic diversification within their communities.
Certified as an Indigenous Business by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the Canadian Council of Indigenous Business (CCIB), the '8' in R8dius is representative of the Eighth Fire Prophecy - a First Nation's prophecy related to creating a better future through aligning values of Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. With a growing First Nations, Metis, and Inuit (FNMI) economy and workforce, economic inclusion, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development for FNMI communities will be at the center of the business to help boost Canada's productivity and create new opportunities in professional services.
Some of RBdius' operational systems are enabled by Deloitte Canada.
Enough about us, let's talk about you
As an ideal candidate for this role, you possess:
- Self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Metis).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity.
- Additional relevant training in customer service and trauma-informed care is an asset.
- Experience working with Indigenous Peoples and communities considered a valuable asset.
- Excellent listening skills, especially in navigating sensitive topics.
- Professional customer service skills with a strong phone presence.
- Passion for providing an exceptional customer experience.
- Previous customer service or contact centre experience.
- Availability to work flexible schedules, including between 8:00 am EST to 8:00 pm EST with a guarantee of minimum 30 hours per week.
- Ability to adapt to continuously evolving client needs.
- Flexibility and quick learning in a dynamic environment.
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
- Self-driven with attention to detail and follow-through.
- Knowledge of Indigenous languages is considered an asset.
- Minimum high school education; post-secondary education is an asset but not required.
Due to the nature of the role having interactions with National clients, English is required for this position
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $19.23.
At R8dius, we take pride in our commitment to cultural safety and fostering a workplace where all team members can thrive while honoring their cultures. We understand the importance of balancing work with a lifestyle that celebrates cultural connections. That's why we offer:
- Remote work: Work where you want (within Canada). For those who qualify, work tax-exempt from your community.
- Generous vacation: A minimum of 15 paid vacation days per year.
- Work-from-home support: We provide team members with a loaner work laptop, along with a work-from-home allowance to help you setup your home office.
- Mental health support: $4,000 per year in mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being.
- Flexible spending account: $1,300 annually for health-related benefits, which can also be used for Indigenous wellness, including traditional medicines and healers.
- Company-matched pension plan: Helping you plan and save for your future.
- Paid Indigenous cultural days: Dedicated paid days for Indigenous team members to participate in cultural events and practices without needing to take vacation.
- Flexible bereavement leave.
- And more!
Closing Date: February 28, 2025 at 12:00pm
Job Summary:
The purpose of the LDM Training Coordinator is to ensure the coordination of the training programs for members of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation is completed in an effective and efficient manner, and to aid in the improvement and effectiveness of the funding for the training programs for community members.
The LDM also serves ANY First Nation member within the surrounding district to assist in accessing employment and training funding from their home LDM.
Education and Experience
- College diploma in Business Management, Employment Services or related area plus 2 years of experience in the delivery of employment and/or employability development services
- Or High School diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of experience in the delivery of employment and/or employability development services
Knowledge
- Knowledge of Aboriginal Employment and Training infrastructures and their services
- Knowledge of the Aboriginal Labour Force Development Circle and its programs and services
- Knowledge of INAC Programs and Services
- Knowledge of the barriers Indigenous people face in their quest for meaningful employment opportunities
- Solid background in computers with specific knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel,
PowerPoint and Simply Accounting
Skills/Abilities
- Ability to work cooperatively with other staff and management
- Ability to relate effectively to community members
- An organized approach and strong work ethics
- Able to work unsupervised and accomplish set out tasks in a timely fashion
- Good typing skills, business writing abilities and an excellent command of the English language
- Organizational skills and good case management record keeping abilities
- Work-place relevant experience in budgeting and financial forecasting
- Experience in facilitation or workshop development or delivery on Life Skills, Resume, Cover Letter development and/or Interview skill building
- Contracting and proposal development background
Assets
- Knowledge of Labour Market Information as it relates to the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the surrounding communities is an asset
- Knowledge of the history, culture and/or language of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation is an asset
Please submit your cover letter, resume, proof of educational qualifications and three current
references to:
The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
Attention: Personnel Committee
2789 Mississauga Road
Hagersville, ON
N0A 1H0
Applications will also be accepted by fax at 905-768-1225 or via email listed below.
A detailed job description is available at the MCFN Admin Building or by email at
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicant. Self-identification is encouraged.
Miigwech to all who apply, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Closing Date:
The position will remain open until a successful candidate is hired.
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Supervisor of Mental Health, the School Mental Health Worker is responsible for providing support to the students and staff of Lloyd S. King Elementary School and the Mississauga of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) students of Hagersville Secondary School.
Education and Experience
- Degree in Social Work with 2 years of counselling with children and youth
- Or Diploma in Social Work or Child and Youth Worker with 5 years of counselling experience with children and youth
- Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers/Social Service Workers or other College of Psychotherapists
Knowledge
- Be knowledgeable about Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation’s culture and social structure
- Be familiar with traditional Indigenous approaches to healing
- Have extensive knowledge of therapeutic intervention and of the range of evidence-based treatment modalities that are employed in prevention
- Working knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act
- Solid background in computers with specific knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Skills/Abilities
- To work cooperatively with other staff and management
- Relate effectively to community members
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Other Requirements
- Class “G” Drivers licence
- Must have a satisfactory result from a Criminal Record Check including a vulnerable sector
check. - Certification in First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain by the end of the probationary period
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends
Assets
- Experience working with children in an educational/School setting
- SAFE talk and ASIST training
Please submit your cover letter, resume, proof of educational qualifications and three current
references to:
The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
Attention: Personnel Committee
2789 Mississauga Road
Hagersville, ON
N0A 1H0
Applications will also be accepted by fax at 905-768-1225 or via email listed below
A detailed job description is available at the MCFN Admin Building or by email at
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicant. Self-identification is encouraged.
Miigwech to all who apply, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Closing Date:
The position will remain open until a successful candidate is hired.
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Supervisor of Mental Health, the Children’s Mental Health Worker is responsible for providing support to the community by identifying individuals who are in a high-risk situation or expressing early signs and symptoms. They are also responsible for providing individual/group counselling and service planning for children/youth, 6 to 18 years of age, as well as assisting with the general unit administration.
Education and Experience
- University degree in Social Work plus 2 years of counselling experience with children and youth
- Or a university degree in Psychology, or related Counselling degree with 5 years counselling experience working with children and youth
- Or a college diploma in Social Services Worker and 5 years of counselling experience
- A member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, or College of Psychotherapists
Knowledge
- Be knowledgeable about Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation’s culture and social structure
- Be familiar with traditional Indigenous approaches to healing
- Have extensive knowledge of therapeutic intervention and of the range of evidence-based treatment modalities that are employed in prevention
- Working knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act
- Solid background in computers with specific knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Skills/Abilities
- To work cooperatively with other staff and management
- Relate effectively to community members
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Other Requirements
- Class “G” Drivers licence
- Must have a satisfactory result from a Criminal Record Check including a vulnerable sector check.
- Certification in First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain by the end of the probationary period
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends
- Must have a Safe Food Handler’s Certificate or be willing to obtain one
Assets
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
- SAFE talk and ASIST training
Please submit your cover letter, resume, proof of educational qualifications, and three current references to:
The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
Attention: Personnel Committee
2789 Mississauga Road
Hagersville, ON
N0A 1H0
Applications will also be accepted by fax at 905-768-1225 or via email listed below.
A detailed job description is available at the MCFN Admin Building or by email at
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicant. Self-identification is encouraged.
Miigwech to all who apply, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.