Parenting Across the Lifecycle Training Coordinator

Why make ONWA your career choice?

Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:

• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• Additional paid stat and civic holidays
• 35 hour work week 
• Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer
• Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
• Participate in CAAT defined benefit pension plan and retire with secure lifetime retirement income
• Paid sick days
• Paid cultural/personal wellness days
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development

VISION

At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honour the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community, provincially, nationally and internationally for generations to come.

SCOPE

Reporting to the Community Development Manager, the Parenting Across the Life Cycle Training Coordinator will develop and implement training programs for Parenting Support Workers while assisting with special projects within the Community Development Portfolio. 

The program supports Indigenous women in a culturally rooted and holistic manner, assisting women in navigating complex systems encountered when experiencing violence and involvement in child welfare matters. The Training Coordinator will develop training sessions, workshops, resource materials, and communication tools to support Parenting Support Workers in advocating for Indigenous women and their families. This position focuses on the development and delivery of training for Parenting Support Workers across the parenting continuum from infancy, childhood, youth, and beyond. The program supports ONWA’s commitment to reclaiming and restoring the role of Indigenous women as mothers, recognizing their inherent right to parent their children and maintain family connections.

The Training Coordinator will provide leadership in developing trauma-informed resources, training materials, and a Parenting Program Manual focused on parenting skill development, reunification processes, and culturally grounded approaches to supporting Indigenous women and families. The position will work collaboratively with other BFFV program staff to address community needs and service gaps while ensuring Indigenous women and families remain meaningfully engaged in program development and delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS:

• Post-secondary diploma or bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Indigenous Learning, Women’s Studies, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in community service delivery.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and training delivery skills.
• Experience coordinating workshops, conferences, and training events.
• Experience developing and implementing resources, training materials, and educational tools.
• Knowledge and experience using a Train-the-Trainer model.
• Strong networking, relationship building, and partnership development skills.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, and coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage time effectively.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to consider multiple perspectives.
• Experience with project financial management.
• Ability to build trust and establish dependable working relationships.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE:

• Thorough knowledge of Child Welfare Systems and Violence Against Indigenous Women sectors.
• Proven understanding of issues affecting victims involved in child welfare and family violence systems.
• Knowledge of parenting support programs and family reunification approaches.
• Knowledge of culturally grounded and trauma-informed practices.
• Awareness of community resources and support services across Ontario.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, teachings, and community perspectives.
• Understanding of advocacy approaches that support Indigenous women and families.
• Knowledge of communication and public education strategies.
• Awareness of historical, systemic, and intergenerational impacts affecting Indigenous women and families.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language is considered an asset.

Please know, this is an existing role we are looking to fill.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you would like to learn more about the job, please send us an email at hr@onwa.ca.