Infrastructure Project Assistant 1-year

Position start date: April 15, 2026	Position end date: April 29, 2026
Location: Thunder Bay	Position type: Full Time

The Project Assistant position is an internship opportunity supported by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded by the Workforce Development Program for one (1) year.

The Project Assistant will assist in the continued development and administration of the NAN Infrastructure and Housing Department.  The Project Assistant is to provide day-to-day administrative support and assistance for projects related to housing, water and wastewater treatment, broadband improvements, transportation, energy, fire prevention and emergency management.  Other duties to include project specific logistical planning and implementation for events, meetings and other special events as required.

Application preference will be given to Individuals who self-identify as Indigenous people with the required combination of education and experience and familiarity and/or experience working, serving, or living in one or more of the First Nation communities served by Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN).

NAN is committed to providing accommodations, on request throughout the interview and employment process, and if accommodation is required, we will work with the applicants to meet their needs.

Applications (resume and cover letter) and inquiries for all positions may be directed to:

Jill Harju, Recruitment and Training Coordinator

Nishnawbe Aski Nation

200 Syndicate Avenue South

Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1C9

Phone: (807) 473-1020

Fax: (807) 623-7730

Email: jharju@nan.ca

Applicants and candidates are accountable for ensuring that information submitted throughout the recruitment and selection process is accurate and true to the best of their knowledge at the time of submission.