The Project Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of identified Housing, Infrastructure and Transportation priorities and initiatives as mandated by resolution to the NAN Executive Council by the NAN Chiefs in Assembly.The Project Coordinator will support the NAN Housing and Infrastructure department by coordinating with provincial and federal legislation pertaining to the NAN territory and will liaise with other political territorial organizations, both levels of government, Tribal Councils, and other First Nation organizations to facilitate a cooperative approach to achieving the political goals of the organization. Additionally, the Project Coordinator will provide strategic scheduling, briefings, updates, and position papers to Nishnawbe Aski Nation on selected areas of interest.

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Occupation Type: Accounting/Bookkeeping/Finance Clerk

Total Positions: 1

Wage: $34.07- $46.67

Hours/Week: 0

Days of Work: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Closing Date / Apply By: 10/21/2026

Start Date: n/a

Duties

- Develop, design, and implement, in conjunction with the Manager, Transportation Climate Resiliency project related workplans, activities, workshops, training sessions and other project initiatives.
- Coordinating the planned work with the Policy Analyst, Officers and Program Assistants as it pertains to the project.
- Provide project leadership on behalf of the Manager for logistical planning and implementation for in meetings, workplans, activities, workshops and training sessions and objectives related to the project and m anage the project/activity budget given.
- Provide related training, education and awareness activities that may include workshops, conferences,



public presentations, group-based activities, or public education campaigns.
- Draft and prepare various basic funding applications and any reporting requirements for Manager/Director review.
- Provide options and connect people and NAN First Nations with relevant programs or information as needed and keep a contact list, developing and maintaining good working relationships
- Outreachtoall49NAN FirstNationCommunitiesand7TribalCouncilstodevelopandmaintaina positive working relationship
- Collect and store department data in an efficient, organized and confidential manner using SharePoint.
- Support the NAN Chiefs’-in-Assembly, and NAN activities as required.
- Review and summarize high level meeting notes to report back to management as part of de-briefing and/or future planning.
- Coordinate, attend and participate in de-brief meetings.
- Research, report writing, briefing notes and presentation of information when required.
- To assist in preparing updates on the status of the issues and initiatives for the information of the Executive Council and the NAN Chiefs.
- Preparing department-related reports that can include statistical reports for manager review.
- Support department strategy development and assist with overall department evaluation.




- Facilitating project-related meetings and council meetings.
- Assist with community application processes.
- Attending all organizational meetings as requested and adhering to NAN policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Liaise with government partners on matters related to transportation and associated climate resiliency
- Input documentation as required through scanning for record keeping in SharePoint.
- Shop and track all purchases of supplies, meeting materials, gifts and gift cards.
- Participate in overall budget development and monitoring of expenses.
- Undertake and complete assigned projects and duties independently and effectively.
- Collect routine transportation and relevant climate resiliency data from communities, partners, Program Officers, and Coordinators when required.
- Continuous update sub-committees’ advisory groups and task teams’ distribution lists.
- Complete all mandatory training assigned.
- Other duties as required.

Other

- Must have ability to run errands and attend meetings at various locations during working hours.
- This position may require frequent travel at times by car (personal or rental) or aircraft. The duration of travel may vary from day trips to multi-day overnight travel.
- Proof of valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation, criminal records check, proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Cross Training

This position is cross trained with the Administrative Assistant and/or Program Assistant if the position exists in the department to cover the following duties when requested:

- Creating agendas and transcribe minutes.
- Photocopying, organizing, and prepari

📌 Infrastructure Project Coordinator (Northeastern Ontario)
🏢 Anishinabek Employment and Training Services
📍 Northeastern Ontario