Infrastructure Project Coordinator (1-year contract)

Posting start date: October 07, 2026	Posting end date: October 21, 2026
Location: Thunder Bay	Position type: Full Time

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.  

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.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Due to the volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We kindly request that applicants refrain from contacting the organization regarding the recruitment process or the status of their application.