Choose Life Program Assistant (Short-term until Sept 04, 2026)

Posting start date: June 18, 2026	Posting end date: July 2, 2026
Location: Thunder Bay	Position type: Full Time

The Choose Life Program Assistant is integral to supporting the day-to-day administrative and program needs of the NAN Choose Life team. The role supports the team with communication, documentation, data organization, meeting and training preparation, outreach support, and general program tasks that assist with the delivery of Choose Life supports to NAN First Nations. This role involve collaboration within NAN and with communities, partners, and other contacts as required.

The Program Assistant position is temporary full-time, 35 hours per week, with both in-office and occasional in-community requirements. The contract end date is September 4, 2026.

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.