MBQ EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
About MBQ:
Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte (MBQ) is a vibrant First Nation community located on the beautiful shores of the Bay of Quinte. We are located approximately 20 minutes from Belleville, ON and centrally located between Toronto and Ottawa. There are approximately 11,000 registered members with approximately 2,200 residing in Tyendinaga. MBQ is an employer that prides itself on diversity and fairness, providing a progressive working environment that fosters culture, positivity, and growth.
INTERNAL
Position Title: CWC Health Administrative Assistant (Updated Position)
Posting Type: Internal
Program: Community Wellbeing
Location: Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON
Position Type: Full Time
Duration: Perm
Posting Closes/Deadline: June 25, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Tentative Interview Dates: TBD
Salary Range: Salary Range B ($22.86/hr – $25.22/hr)
Position Summary:
The Community Wellbeing (CWC) Health Administrative Assistant works closely with the programs of Community Wellbeing to provide a full range of responsive services and acts as the first point of contact for community members, staff, and visitors that contact MBQ Health Services by visiting in person, telephone, fax and mail. Accordingly, the position incumbent must maintain and project a positive image for the organization. The CWC Health Administrative Assistant must be confident and professional with fantastic communication and interpersonal skills that will contribute to the efficient day-to-to-today administration of the busy office environment of the of the Community Wellbeing Center and Health Services Programs (inclusive of Diabetes Education, Home and Community Care, and Community Health, but not limited to).
The CWC Health Administrative Assistant will knowledgeably respond to and/or direct telephone caller inquiries and electronic inquiries, manage correspondence, client appointments, and will assist with the medical transportation service for on-reserve community members, as well as complete other statistical reporting and processing tasks to ensure smooth and efficient functioning of the Community Wellbeing Centre and provide an exceptional standard of care to our clients. Additionally, the CWC Health Administrative Assistant will provide direct support to the Diabetes Education department and assist with all administrative duties of that department.
Due to the nature of work, all client information is federally protected under the Personal Information and Electronic Devices Act creating a significant level of responsibility surrounding confidentiality for the incumbent of this position.
Position Title: CWC Social Administrative Assistant (Updated Position)
Posting Type: Internal
Program: Community Wellbeing
Location: Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON
Position Type: Full Time
Duration: Perm
Posting Closes/Deadline: June 25, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Tentative Interview Dates: TBD
Salary Range: Salary Range B ($22.86/hr – $25.22/hr)
Position Summary:
The Community Wellbeing (CWC) Social Administrative Assistant works closely with the programs of Community Wellbeing to provide a full range of responsive services and acts as the first point of contact for community members, staff, and visitors that contact MBQ Social Services by visiting in person, telephone, fax and mail. Accordingly, the position incumbent must maintain and project a positive image for the organization. The CWC Social Administrative Assistant must be a master multi-tasker, confident and professional with fantastic communication and interpersonal skills to contribute to the efficient day-to-to-today administration of the busy office environment of the Community Wellbeing Center and the Social Services Programs (inclusive of Ontario Works, Goodminds, Mohawk Family Services, but not limited to).
The CWC Social Administrative Assistant will knowledgeably respond to and/or direct telephone caller inquiries and electronic inquiries, manage correspondence, client appointments, and coordinate inventory procurement and maintenance, as well as complete accounting statistical reporting and processing tasks to ensure smooth and efficient functioning of the Community Wellbeing Centre and provide an exceptional standard of care for our clients. Additionally, the CWC Social Administrative Assistant with assist with administrative and financial duties of miscellaneous programs overseen by the Director of Community Wellbeing including the overall operations of the CWC Building.
Due to the nature of work, all client information is federally protected under the Personal Information and Electronic Devices Act creating a significant level of responsibility surrounding confidentiality for the incumbent of this position.
Position Title: Indigenous Court Worker – Kingston
Posting Type: Internal
Program: Tontakayè:ri’ne – Restorative Justice Program
Location: Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON
Position Type: Full Time
Duration: Permanent Position
Posting Closes/Deadline: June 25, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Tentative Interview Dates: TBD
Salary Range: Under Review
Position Summary:
The Court Worker is responsible for helping the FNMI population access alternative justice if they are involved with the criminal justice system. The Court Worker will work with the Justice Circle Team to provide the best, culturally appropriate and relevant services. The Court Worker shall disclose and make clear to all clients that they cannot provide legal advice and is not an officer of the court.
Position Title: Kenhtè:ke Child and Youth Wellness Worker
Posting Type: Internal
Program: Enyonkwa’nikonhriyohake (Good Minds)
Location: Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON
Position Type: Full Time
Duration: Permanent Position
Posting Closes/Deadline: June 25, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Tentative Interview Dates: TBD
Salary Range: Pay Grade Level H3 (Salary Range $31.74/hour – $34.36/hour)
Position Summary:
The Kenhtè:ke Child and Youth Wellness Worker will work collaboratively with members of the team, community and other programs to ensure all clients receive culturally responsive, client centered care; support clients to maintain their emotional, physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing; offer guidance and support to programs in the community; to encourage and build support with outside agencies for referral purposes and to build resources. This worker will be based primarily out of Quinte Mohawk School and will service Indigenous Children and Youth up to and including age 13 who are residing within the Territory of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte.
The Kenhtè:ke Child and Youth Wellness Worker will manage a caseload and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive support for elementary school aged students, including developing skills / strategies groups as needed to respond to the needs in the school.
They incorporate Indigenous worldviews, specifically Haudenosaunee knowledge and practices, into service delivery. They integrate culture, language revitalization and traditional healing practices with evidence-based treatment models and strive for culturally appropriate care, in a “Two-eyed Seeing Approach”. They prioritize their inherited and gathered cultural knowledge OR show a strong willingness to learn Haudenosaunee ways of being, actively promoting anti-oppressive principles and cultural ethics, while avoiding cultural extraction.
Position Title: Kenhtè:ke NNADAP Support Worker (New Position)
Posting Type: Internal
Program: Enyonkwa’nikonhriyo:hake (Good Minds)
Location: Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON
Position Type: Full Time
Duration: Permanent Position
Posting Closes/Deadline: June 25, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Tentative Interview Dates: TBD
Salary Range: Pay Grade Level H2 (Salary Range $27.60/hour – $29.87/hour)
Position Summary:
The Kenhtè:ke NNADAP Support Worker will collaborate with the Kenhtè:ke NNADAP Worker to assist participants faced with complex substance use and/or co-occurring disorders with their individualized addiction care plans. The NNADAP Support Worker will work with the NNADAP Worker to assist with the assessment of individual needs, collaborate on care plans, assist with creating case plans, link participants to appropriate services, support recovery, advocate, and recommend adjustments to the NNADAP Worker as needed. The Kenhtè:ke NNADAP Support Worker will assist the Kenhtè:ke NNADAP Worker to deliver educational opportunities and prevention strategies in the community of Tyendinaga.
The Kenhtè:ke NNADAP Support Worker will collaborate with the Kenhtè:ke NNADAP Worker and the larger multidisciplinary team and external agencies advocate for Participants with substance use concerns. They will streamline the administrative tasks associated with accessing services such as residential treatment, healthcare, housing needs support, child protection concerns, criminal justice system navigation, and other care resources. The NNADAP Support Worker will work closely with the Enyonkwa’nikonhriyo:hake Mental Health and Addictions Nurse Practitioner.
Position Title: Kenhtè:ke Victim Services Support Worker (New Position)
Posting Type: Internal
Program: Enyonkwa’nikonhriyohake (Good Minds)
Location: Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON
Position Type: Full Time
Duration: Permanent Position
Posting Closes/Deadline: June 25, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Tentative Interview Dates: TBD
Salary Range: Pay Grade Level H2 (Salary Range $27.60/hour – $29.87/hour)
Position Summary:
The Kenhtè:ke Victim Services Support Worker will provide Kenhtè:ke urgent support to victims / witnesses of crime and their families as well as community members experiencing distress. The Victim Support Worker will provide services meant to minimize the impact of crime and trauma of victims and assist in their recovery. The Victim Services Support Worker will also provide urgent same day services to community members in distress according to service criteria. This position will support victims who choose not to report, as well as those who do report a crime. This position will support community members in crisis and navigating the impacts of substance use and co-occurring disorders.
The Kenhtè:ke Victim Services Support Worker will collaborate closely with the Kenhtè:ke Victim Services Coordinator to deliver a 24-hour support program that is comprehensive, culturally competent, trauma-informed and meet the needs of victims / witnesses of crime, crisis and/ or traumatic events in Tyendinaga, and is part of the services offered by the Enyonkwa’nikonhriyo:hake Interdisciplinary Team. The program
Position Title: NIHB and Medical Transportation Consultant (New Combined Position)
Posting Type: Internal
Program: Community Health
Location: Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON
Position Type: Full Time
Duration: Permanent Position
Posting Closes/Deadline: June 25, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Tentative Interview Dates: TBD
Salary Range: Salary Grid Range C ($27.22/hour – $29.29/hour)
Position Summary:
The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) and Medical Transportation Consultant is responsible for supporting community members in accessing transportation for medical appointments and benefit assistance. This includes coordinating medical transportation for appointments, assisting with NIHB applications, and guiding individuals through the process of accessing benefits for health-related supplies and services.
Key responsibilities include scheduling transportation for medical appointments, preparing and submitting all necessary documentation related to NIHB and medical transportation, and providing clear, accurate information to community members. The role also involves managing and monitoring operational and capital budgets, completing monthly accounting and financial reporting, and ensuring all financial planning and reporting is conducted according to established schedules and guidelines.
This position plays a vital role in ensuring timely, equitable access to healthcare services for community members, while maintaining high standards of administrative and financial accountability.
EXTERNAL
Position Title: Director of Health (New Position)
Posting Type: Internal/External
Program: Community Wellbeing
Location: Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON
Position Type: Full Time
Duration: Permanent Position
Posting Closes/Deadline: July 16, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Tentative Interview Dates: TBD
Salary Range: Salary Grid Range I ($46.29/hour – $52.12)
Position Summary:
The Director of Health & Wellbeing is an executive level position which provides vision, leadership and strategic direction to the portfolio of all current, new and evolving programs which may be classed under the Health umbrella. They are responsible for conducting reviews to ensure development and implementation of Health programs and advises on strategies and funding estimates for meeting the longer-term Health Service needs including the capital budgets associated with the Health programs. The Director of Health & Wellbeing is accountable for developing, maintaining and implementing the annual operating plan for the Health programs, and providing guidance and direction to managers and staff within the Health departments. They must work closely and seamlessly with the Director of Social Wellbeing and support MBQ’s mission, vision and values both personally and professionally,
Position Title: Kenhtè:ke Mental Wellness Worker
Posting Type: Internal/External
Program: Enyonkwa’nikonhriyo:hake Good Minds
Location: Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON
Position Type: Full Time
Duration: Permanent Position
Posting Closes/Deadline: June 25, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Tentative Interview Dates: TBD
Salary Range: Pay Grade Level Salary Range H-3 ($31.74/hour – $34.36/hour)
Position Summary:
The Adult Mental Health Worker is directly responsible to the Adult Wellness Team Lead, and the Enyonkwa’nikonhriyohake’ Manager. They work collaboratively with other members of the team, community and other programs to ensure all clients receive support and wholistic care; support clients to maintain their emotional, physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing; offer guidance and support to programs in the community; to encourage and build support to outside agencies for referral purposes and to build resources. This worker will provide service to individuals aged 18 and above.
Position Title: Mental Health Systems Navigator (New Position)
Posting Type: Internal / External
Program: Community Wellbeing
Location: Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON
Position Type: Full Time
Duration: 2 Year Term
Posting Closes/Deadline: June 25, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Tentative Interview Dates: TBD
Salary Range: Salary Range (D Range $30.75 – $35.77) – (G-1 Range $42.79 – $44.26)
Position Summary:
The Mental Health Systems Navigator primary role is to use their specialized knowledge of mental health services and supports to create effective links between appropriate mental health and addictions services, and social and community resources. The Navigator/Advisor is a specialized resource who assists in supporting MBQ’s client-facing staff in the care planning for their adult, youth and child clients by connecting clients to the most appropriate service provider and liaising with other parts of the health care and community support system within the province. The position supports MBQ’s ability to connect clients to appropriate Mental Health and Addictions services and supports that are client/family centered, wholistic in nature, focused on prevention, promotion and early intervention, and firmly rooted in Mohawk traditions and cultural values.
CASUALS
UNAFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
Position Title: Executive Director of the Tyendinaga Mohawk Economic Development Corporation
Location: Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON
Position Type: Full Time
Duration: Permanent Position
Posting Closes/Deadline: June 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Tentative Interview Dates: TBD
Salary Range: Based on Experience
Position Summary:
The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte (MBQ) has created the Tyendinaga Mohawk Economic Development Corporation (TMEDC). TMEDC’s mandate is to create generational wealth for MBQ through sound investment decisions and active project participation in the world economy. TMEDC will play a critical role in the future welfare of MBQ and its community members. TMEDC is a for-profit corporation whose focus is to generate “own sourced revenue” to be able to provide MBQ with a reliable source of income to serve community needs. We are searching for an Executive Director to lead this organization. This will be a development year to begin with, and the Executive Director will be expected to organize the corporation from the ground up. These would include establishing an office, hiring of initial staff, and other logistical set up that would include the organization of the recruitment efforts of the Board of Directors (the Board). The Executive Director will need to set up the
Board governance procedures and guide and direct its initial operations. Experience in starting up businesses is considered an asset and highly desired.
Under the direction of the Board, the Executive Director directs, plans, leads, coordinates, supervises and manages economic development activities and operations for TMEDC. This includes preparing and managing the budget and recommending policy, infrastructure, marketing, recruitment, negotiations for new developments and creating a strategic plan and vision. TMEDC is the external economic development arm of MBQ.
Direct, plan, organize and administer the Board Meetings to enhance the economic health and vitality of MBQ; develop, recommend and implement short and long-range economic revitalization strategies for MBQ; develop and manage programs to participate in various industries and aid external businesses seeking to expand in MBQ’s traditional territory.
Manages and oversees TMEDC’s financial resources in keeping with approved budgets and strategic plans. Ensures appropriate financial management of the organization’s budget including appropriate accounting procedures are followed. Ensure appropriate and timely reporting to the Board and funding bodies. Prepare budgets and regular board reports and submitting audit records.
Plan, organize, and supervise the administrative staff of TMEDC. The Executive Director is responsible for the daily operations of all the economic development subsidiary organizations. This includes financial, human resources and reporting functions of all subsidiary organizations.
Develop and maintain professional working relationships with local agencies, developers, private consultants, citizen groups, community service organizations, and others to retain and recruit business and economic development to MBQ; develop effective marketing strategies and tools to attract businesses and development.
Prepare the TMEDC Annual Plan and formulate strategies for implementing economic policy