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Help make our community grow, apply today! Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek Sand Point First Nation and our other related businesses. Whatever your interest or background, we may have the opportunity you are looking for. Please check out the attached links below, which can provide further assistance in employment opportunities. Be sure to check back often for the most current updates on job postings:
Organizations
Organizations |
Web Link |
Organizations Services |
| Seven Generations | www.7generations.org | Provides financial assistance for tuition, books, living supports, and any admistration fees |
| Anishinabek Education & Training Services | www.aets.org | Provides skills for employment and offers training opportunities, see web for more information |
| Nokiiwin Tribal Council | www.nokiiwin.com | Provides a wide variety of services to Robinson Superior communities |
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek
Open Job Postings
Family Representative
Thunder Bay, ON
Open until filled
Be a part of BNA’s Child & Family Advocacy Program. BNA seeks a motivated individual with exceptional advocacy skills, possessing critical knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act. Act to advocate for the best interest of the Children who are members of BNA or are eligible to be members of the First Nation, to ensure the rights of First Nation children and their families are respected and that they are included in planning for children deemed in need of protection. Provide knowledge, awareness, and promotion of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek’s interests to courts, agencies, and Children’s Aid Societies
Shuttle Driver
Thunder Bay, ON to Sand Point, FN
Open until filled
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (BNA) needs a Driver for band member transportation in the Thunder Bay area and for outings to its reserve lands at Sand Point on Lake Nipigon approximately 50 km north of Nipigon on Highway 11.
The successful candidate must be a pleasant and reliable individual who is able to deal with individuals and large groups of all ages. S/he must be a safety-conscious driver who is punctual and able to use maps and plan trips.
Summer Student Employment
Sand Point FN
deadline: friday, june 16, 2023 4:30pm
BNA will provide living accommodations in the bunkhouses for workers, if required. Successful candidates must provide their own transportation to and from the work site, as well as their own meals.
Deadline for Applications: Friday June 16, 2023, 4:30pm
Start Date: Tuesday July 4, 2023
End Date: Monday August 27, 2023
All applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 30 inclusive at the start of employment.
Duties and responsibilities
- Maintain the beauty of all outside areas of business buildings, residential, campgrounds, and beach areas
- Plant trees, shrubs, and flowers, and mow the lawn
- Digging, trimming & brush clearing alongside roads and hydro corridors
- Picking up trash and other debris on various trails
- Assisting with the numerous projects that are occurring on the BNA reserve
- Maintain equipment, tools and assist other employees in various cleaning or other upkeep
- Other duties as required by the Supervisor
Individuals must be able to work outside and will be assigned indoor activities during inclement weather.
Bus Driver
Sand Point FN, ON to Beardmore, ON
Open until filled
Responsible for safely transporting BNA students living on reserve to and from school.
Successful candidates must be committed to safety and will possess superior oral and written
communication skills. Routes fall between the hours of 6:30 am – 9:30 am in the morning and
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the afternoon.
Sawmill Worker
Sand Point FN, ON
Open until filled
Papasay Value Added Wood Products (PVAWP) is a First Nation-owned sawmill operating on the lands of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (BNA), approximately 50km North of Nipigon, Ontario. PVAWP has been in operation since 2017 and is currently upgrading its equipment and undergoing a significant expansion. As such, PVAWP is seeking a motivated and experienced sawmill worker who can help us increase our production.
Indigenous-lead businesses
External Job Postings
Geologist Assistant | TearLach
Open until filled
North of Peck Lake
Tearlach’s team of three (3) geologists have been mapping and sampling along Peck Lake road since May 15th and are seeking a Geologist Assistant. They were able to clear the road of alders, but there is some flooding which should dry up in the upcoming weeks. Tearlach is searching for a First Nation member to be an assistant to the geologists to help navigate the bush and sample and carry the rocks. Geology work experience is not necessary. Practical bush work is required (i.e. hunting, fishing).
Resource Conservation Manager | Parks Canada
Deadline to Apply: June 4, 2023
Nipigon, ON
- Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area
- Nipigon (Ontario)
- PM-05
- Permanent Position – 1FTE
- $85,742 to $92,694 (Salary under review)
Maintenance Worker | Parks Canada
Deadline to Apply: June 28, 2023
Nipigon, ON
- Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area
- Nipigon (Ontario)
- GL-MAN-05
- Permanent position
- $25.94 to $28.19 per hour (Salary under review)
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad
1 Human Resources/Finance Assistant 1 Marketing Assistant | AETS
Summer student position 16 weeks
Thunder Bay, ON
Who is eligible for this Canada Summer Jobs Program? Post-Secondary (College or University) or Secondary Student Applicants between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment; registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year; Canadian citizens, permanent residents or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and legally entitled to work in Canada. Please identify the First Nation Community and the name of the position(s) in the requested cover letter. A criminal record check is mandatory upon hire.
Administrative Assistant | AETS
contract MAy to december 2023
Thunder Bay, ON
Under the direction of the Executive Director in co-operation with the Management Team, the incumbent will provide operational support as well as be assigned specific responsibility related to the organizations’ vision, mission, values, and strategic plan that will serve the First Nation Citizens of the AETS nine member participating communities. The role includes but not limited to, working with staff, committees, stakeholders, and clients for a wide variety of duties.
Exploration Manager | RockTech
open until filled
Thunder Bay, ON
You care about cutting down carbon emissions? You want to be part of the green energy revolution? You can see yourself as part of a seasoned team of engineers, scientists and other visionaries, all working across the globe towards the same goal? Then come work with us to rewrite the rules of this industry. For our Canadian Rock Tech Lithium Inc. in Thunder Bay we are looking for an Exploration Manager
Outland Youth Employment Program
10/2/23
Six weeks of land-based on the job education, training, and work experience from July to August. A remote camp experience with semi private male and female accommodations; on-site chef; 3 meals and snacks provided; bi-weekly pay schedule; and free time after work: workout spaces, volleyball, swimming, canoeing, ect.
Indigenous youth ages 16 to 19 who are eligible to work in Canada and have a Social Insurance Number.
Apply starting January 1st by email OYEP@dexterra.com or visit www.OYEP.ca! No experience necessary to apply.
Tree Planter Position | BZA Forestry Resources Inc.
Thunder Bay or Nipigon with daily commutes
March 31st, 2023.
BZA Forestry Resources Inc. is currently recruiting for:
• Tree Planters
The job would consist of planting quality trees on the Lake Nipigon Forest for the duration of the 2023 planting season.
The positions will be based out of Thunder Bay or Nipigon with daily commutes to the planting site from the crew bosses. If preferred, applicants may stay in the block with their own camp gear and transportation method. Applicants will be responsible for cooking their own meals throughout the duration of the contract.
Research Coordinator Internship | OFNEDA
REMOTE
Closing when filled
OFNEDA is seeking an Indigenous Research Coordinator Intern for a year long contact job. This position is meant to lead to permanent full-time employment after the initial internship. This will be a remote position that will require strong internet access.
General Applications | ONWA
Thunder Bay, ON & Remote
Multiple positions open until filled
ONWA is accepting applications and resumes for our applicant pools for the following positions:
- Mental Health Worker
- Crisis Response Worker and Coordinators
- Healthy Babies/Healthy Children Family Support Workers
- Policy Analysts
- Gladue Writers
- Trauma Informed Care Workers
- Administrative Support Staff
- IT and Finance
- Management
- Researchers
- Marketing
- And many more
If you have experience in any of the above noted areas, a post secondary degree or diploma relating to the position(s) and experience in supporting Indigenous Women, Families and/or communities, ONWA wants to hear from you.
Clerk Positions | Spirit Bay Gas Bar
Rocky Bay Reserve - MacDiarmid, ON
7 month contract
Spirit Bay Gas Bar is looking for 2 full-time clerks to open on time, process orders, stock shelves, and count inventory.
Labourer Positions | Red Rock Indian Band
May be located outside of the Thunder Bay District
multiple positions Open until filled
The Red Rock Indian Band is wanting to gather information of individuals that would be
interested in employment as labourers for various construction jobs in their area. Some positions
may be located outside of the Thunder Bay district. Reason they are doing this is because of the
number of calls they have had recently where various contractors are looking for labourers of
varied abilities.
Diamond Drill Helpers | Niigaani Drilling
Gull Bay, ON
Open until filled
Niigani Drilling is looking to hire Surface Diamond Drill Helpers and Drillers in Northern Ontario
General Requirements:
The Diamond Drill Helper and Driller shall effect and monitor the activities of a diamond drill operation in a productive manner, that is safe for self, others and the environment.
Labourers and AZ/DZ Driver Positions | GFL
Northern Ontario/Northwestern Ontairo
Open Until Filled
GFL Environmental Inc. is a leading North American provider of diversified environmental solutions. Recognized by our signature fleet of well-maintained, bright green trucks, we offer a robust, consolidated and sophisticated approach to meeting our customers’ environmental service requirements.
GFL is looking for applications for employment opportunities in the following areas:
- labourers (must have a valid driver’s license, mandatory pre-hire drug testing)
- AZ/DZ drivers
Benefits and Pension included.
General Applications | Resolute Forest Products
Thunder Bay, ON & Fort William First Nation
multiple positions Open until filled
Resolute Forest Products is looking for highly-motivated individuals to fill positions at their facilities in both Thunder Bay and Fort William First Nation. There may also be opportunities in their facilities outside of Thunder Bay, as well as in forest harvesting.
Attn: Jordan Hatton, Director of Economic Development
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek
292 Court Street South Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6C6
via jhatton@bnafn.ca
