Jordan’s Principle Coordinator

Posting start date: September 02, 2026	Posting end date: September 16, 2026
Location: Thunder Bay	Position type: Full Time

As of October 21, 2020, NAN Chiefs-in-Assembly Resolution 20/18 has been approved, focusing on the ‘Support for Full and Meaningful Implementation of Jordan’s Principle.’ This resolution aims to offer aid and advocacy, disseminate information on Jordan’s Principle within NAN communities, and represent the interest of NAN communities at regional, provincial and federal Jordan’s Principle tables.

The Jordan’s Principle Coordinator is responsible for providing support and advocacy to NAN First Nation communities and First Nation partners. The role includes participation in strategic planning, coordination, research, and development of a collaborative process for implementing Jordan’s Principle and to ensure effective and efficient services to First Nation children, youth and families.

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.