Career Opportunity: Ontario Native Women’s Association – Executive Director

With a rich history of over 40 years, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is a provincial network of Aboriginal women working together to achieve equality and justice for Aboriginal women, their families and communities.  ONWA supports and empowers Aboriginal women and their families through research, advocacy, policy development and programs with a focus on local, regional and provincial activities.   ONWA is a unified voice for equity, equality and justice for Aboriginal women through cultural restoration within and across Nations.

The organization is committed to being the voice of Aboriginal women in Ontario and to building relationships with all levels of government and other organizations to ensure all Aboriginal women and their families will live free from social and economic distress: to promote their sacred roles as valued and respected members in the community; and to preserve their culture, language and heritage.  Affiliated with the Native Women’s Association of Canada, ONWA delivers culturally enriched programs and services to Aboriginal women and their families regardless of their status or locality.  Headquartered in Thunder Bay, programs and services are available throughout the province via satellite offices located in Kenora, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Geraldton/Greenstone, Ottawa, Napanee and Hamilton. 

Reporting to a provincial Board of Directors, as the Executive Director you will provide leadership, passion and commitment to the organization while leading, coaching and mentoring a highly motivated team.  Respected as a strategic leader with strong negotiation abilities and political savvy, you will oversee multiple projects, programs and funding as well as act as a spokesperson for the organization. 

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