Job Description

The Dajoh Programming Assistant will assist the Recreation Programming Team Leader and the Special Events and Programs Coordinator in planning, managing and implementing programming services in the Dajoh Youth and Elder Facility for the residents of the Six Nations of the Grand River within the policies and procedures established by the Six Nations Council.

Type

Part-Time

Closing Date

October 1, 2025

Hours of Work

Up to 24 hr/week

Wage

$23.08/hr





A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful Completion of High School or Attending a post-secondary education in the studies of Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Administration, Special Events Certification or related field or a minimum of 2 years working experience in planning and co-ordinating recreation community activities and/or events. Must have or willing to obtain First Aid and CPR certificate. Must have or willing to learn knowledge of High Five's "Principles of Healthy Child Development". Possess excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills. Possess the ability to plan strategically and logically. Display a high degree of initiative to work independently and have the ability to organize the workload so that all deadlines are met. Working knowledge of government policies, programs, services and procedures at the federal, provincial and local levels relative to the delivery of recreation services. Must have a pleasant attitude and disposition for meeting with the public.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one method ONLY):

Method #1: Online

Please visit: https://www.sixnations.ca/careers/ to access our job board and follow the directions to apply. Please ensure all required documents are provided/uploaded with your application package, which include:

Cover letter

including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

Recent resume

clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.

Copy of your education

diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.


If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to Alkiie Froman, HR Business Partner at 519-445-2223 ext. 5727 or via email at HRBP2@sixnations.ca.

Method #2:

In-Person application submissions go through GREAT (

Grand River Employment and Training

); these applications must include all the following:


A

Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form

.

Cover letter

including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

Recent resume

clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.

Copy of your education

diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.

Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:

DAJOH PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT - PART-TIME - 151-25-2

c/o Reception Desk



Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)



P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court



Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0



If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to Alkiie Froman, HR Business Partner at 519-445-2223 ext. 5727 or via email at HRBP2@sixnations.ca.

DAJOH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (Part-Time)

Parks & Recreation

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Programming Team Leader.

PURPOSE and SCOPE of the POSITION:

To assist the Recreation Programming Team Leader and the Special Events and Programs Coordinator in planning, managing and implementing programming services in the Dajoh Youth and Elder Facility for the residents of the Six Nations of the Grand River within the policies and procedures established by the Six Nations Council.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

TECHNICAL

Responsible for front desk duties at the Dajoh Youth and Elder Facility including sign in and sign out procedures, registration of participants, provide facility information to the public, and loan of equipment forms completed. Hours of work will be evenings and weekends. Supervising of facilities during drop in hours. Assisting with actual set up of equipment for the facilities as required.. ADMINISTRATIVE Responsible for assisting and supervising gym, youth and elders drop in hours. Responsible for front desk job duties such as participant registration, sign in and sign out forms are completed and equipment loan forms completed. Responsible to take private bookings of the rooms and gym as requested. Responsible to be the front line greeter to the facility, provide direction, provide information on what is happening in facilities each evening. Assist with the supervision of children, youth and elders while at the programs to ensure the safety of all participants. Responsible for being in attendance at all evening programs. Responsible for ensuring the gym facility is left in a clean manner as well as ensuring no participants are running in the halls or playing in the washrooms. Answering the phones and directing to the correct person during evening and weekend hours.




COMMUNICATION AND LIASON

Effective communication with supervisor, staff, community members and general public. Effective communication with public regarding special events, facility programming and ensuring all pertinent information is made available. Perform media and public relations regarding events as assigned. Completion of registration forms and participant waivers for all the programs. Ensuring room set up forms are completed as required for various programs. Assist with the Dajoh Youth and Elder facility duties, maintaining registration database, supervising facility and front desk duties. Assist Programming Team Leader and Special Events/Programs Coordinator with evening programs and special events as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Major element is that peak activity hours are usually during leisure hours such as late afternoons, evenings and weekends. Working hours will vary from week to week, according to scheduled community events and activities.



Core working hours will involve evenings and weekends and the employee may be expected to attend events as considered necessary.



Work has a high public profile and contact with community representatives.



Subject to peak periods, interruptions and deadlines.



Periodically involves unscheduled hours and out of the office work.



Mental stress; interaction with the public who may sometimes be hostile or irate.



Possess ability to prioritise tasks and be able to work independently.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

With the Recreation Department Staff:

Receives direction, guidance and discusses community recreation programming plans, priorities or interacts to ensure tasks are done efficiently and effectively; receives instruction and supervision.

With other Six Nations Council Staff:

Courtesy, co-operation and teamwork.

With other First Nations and Recreation Associations:

Exchanges information and keeps informed of changes and trends in Aboriginal recreation business.

With the Public and the Media:

Displays courtesy and co-operation. Determines service needs and provides information and advice on the content and intent of the Six Nations Recreation programs and services.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

Successful Completion of High School or Attending a post-secondary education in the studies of Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Administration, Special Events Certification or related field or a minimum of 2 years working experience in planning and co-ordinating recreation community activities and/or events. Must have or willing to obtain First Aid and CPR certificate. Must have or willing to learn knowledge of High Five's "Principles of Healthy Child Development". Possess excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills. Possess the ability to plan strategically and logically. Display a high degree of initiative to work independently and have the ability to organize the workload so that all deadlines are met. Working knowledge of government policies, programs, services and procedures at the federal, provincial and local levels relative to the delivery of recreation services. Must have a pleasant attitude and disposition for meeting with the public.

IMPACT of ERROR:

Errors in carrying out duties could lead to lost credibility, unfavourable public relations, confusion, duplication of effort, financial problems and misinformation being given to the Recreation Director, which would then impact the Six Nation Parks and Recreation Department, the Six Nations Council and the general public.

CONTROL:

Guiding principles set by the Six Nations Council for the Six Nations Parks and Recreation Department. Works within the administrative policies and procedures established by the Six Nations Council for the Six Nations Parks and Recreation Committee.