• A-Z Truck Driving • Aboriginal Hospitality and Tourism Program (with an option to focus on additional modules such as Food & Lodging Assistant, Cook, Grounds Maintenance, Dock Hand, Fishing and Hunting Guide/Fur Harvesting) • Business Management & Entrepreneurship • Commercial Fisherman I Deckhand • Diamond Driller Helper • Forest Inventory Management • Line Cutting • Sawmill Worker Program • Mining Essentials & Environmental Monitor Training

DATE:

 TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012

TIME:

2:00 P.M. TO 3:30 PM

WHERE:

CONFEDERATION COLLEGE – WAWA CAMPUS 3 MAPLE STREET, WAWA, ONTARIO

Light Refreshments Included

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Under the funding agreement between Michipicoten  First Nation and INAC, we have been assessed as a “low risk” First Nation in our  overall performance under the agreement with Indian and  Northern Affairs,  clearly indicating that, Michipicoten First Nation, under its Chief and Council and Administration, has  the capacity  and commitment to operate and manage its affairs effectively. 

See detailed Report……. 

 MICHIPICOTEN FIRST NATION

(Full-Time Position)

 POSITION:                Bookkeeper, Finance and Personnel
 
OVERVIEW: Under the direction of the Band Manager, the Bookkeeper’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Maintenance of the financial and personnel computerized accounting/bookkeeping systems.
• Preparation and processing of accounts receivable and payable functions.
• Administration of payroll, including benefits administration.
• Reconciliation of monthly bank accounts and corresponding journal entries.
• Preparation of monthly in-house financial statements.
• Preparation of and generation of all year-end working documentation and related year-end work in preparation for audit.
• Ongoing maintenance of personnel files; reporting requirements for associated agencies.
• Ongoing financial maintenance and reporting as required by all funding agents.
• Security and integrity of financial, accounting and related business data on a daily, weekly and monthly basis including data storage at offsite storage location as designated.
• Maintenance of staff attendance and time records.
• Maintenance of Tangible Capital Assets database.
• All other duties as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Post Secondary education in accounting, business administration or related fields. 
• Minimum three years experience and knowledge in the areas of Human Resource, Canada Labour Codes and employment statutes. 
• Demonstrated proficiency using Accpac Accounting Software for Windows is a solid requirement.  Must be able to generate full set of financial reports up to and including Financial Statements as well as experience in budget control.
• Excellent understanding of Tangible Capital Assets requirements.
• Proficiency in office automation systems (i.e. Windows 7, Microsoft Office Professional 2007). 
• A working knowledge of the Indian Act and previous experience working with First Nations is an asset. 

 SALARY:                               $18.00 to $20.00/hr
                                                Comprehensive benefits package

 CLOSING DATE:                  April 6, 2012, 1:00 p.m.

 Qualified applicants should forward cover letter and resume including 3 business references to:

                                     Carol Sanders, Band Manager
                                    Michipicoten First Nation
                                    Box 1, Site 8, RR 1
                                    Wawa, ON  P0S 1K0
                                    Phone:  705-856-1993
                                    Fax:  705-856-1642
                                    Email:  csanders@michipicoten.com
 

We thank all applicants, however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are hosting Canada’s first National Aboriginal VIRTUAL Recruitment Fair onJanuary 26-27, 2012. All Aboriginal people, regardless of their education level, will have an opportunity to utilize this online fair to meet with inclusive employers from the comfort of their own home, school, community centre or office.  These employers are looking to hire, or speak with, Aboriginal people about pursuing a career path within their organization/school. Your school is welcome to join the list of organizations that have already registered for a virtual booth.

• Job Seeker Online Registration by January 26, 2012
  http://www.aboriginalhr.ca/en/products/Virtual_Recruitment_Fair.
• School Registration by January 19, 2012
  Kory Goulais – e: virtualfair@aboriginalhr.ca - p: 613.237.3315 (ext 237)

Inclusion Works’12 National Aboriginal Recruitment Fair

For the fourth consecutive year we will bring up to 100 top post-secondary grads to our Inclusion Works ’12 National Aboriginal Recruitment Fair for mentorship and job interviews with inclusive employers-of-choice from our Leadership Circle partnership program that want to hire them. This year’s event will take place at The Westin, Edmonton, AB – April 30 – May 3, 2012.

Successful grad applicants will be brought to Edmonton in May, expenses paid, where they will receive mentorship in the areas of networking and interviewing before undergoing job interviews with some of Canada’s leading inclusive employers.  Your school is welcome to join our Leadership Circle group and participate in the recruitment fair.

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The Municipality of Wawa, with the support of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund and Fednor, constructed the Pavilion and Boardwalk to Sandy Beach, which is  an eco sensitive environment.  Besides providing decorative panels depicting the rich  history of the area, a focal point of the Pavilion is the Michipicoten First Nation story board and medicine wheel.

The information was provided courtesy of Michipicoten First Nation and tells the history of the early settlements and subsequent relocations over several hundred years of Michipicoten First Nation and its ancestors. The celebrations opened with a prayer given in thanks to the Creator by Councillor Linda Peterson in her native Ojibwe language, welcoming speeches by Chief Joe Buckell and Councillor Ron Rody of the Municipality of Wawa, an honor song by Allan Syrette and a closing prayer by Elder Dave Swanson, appointed caretaker of the community Eagle Staff.

DO NOT LOSE OUT ON BENEFITS BY NOT CLAIMING.

As of June 25, 2010 you may submit claims for the new policy year 2010/11. You will have a full year and some to submit new claims.

We get many claims during the first few months of the new policy year, so please be patient, as it can take between 4 and 6 weeks to process on a first come, first served basis.

Please submit any questions and claims to:

Kara Heffell, Ext 212

Sherrie Clement, Ext 233

705-856-1993 or toll free 1-888-303-7723

Where Members rightfully come together and virtuously establish a strong sense of self-esteem, respect for each other and who work together for the well being of all. A First Nation in which the youth have a positive future and the Elders hand over a strong and thriving community to the next generation.

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Michipicoten First Nation gets a thumbs up assessment for 2011-2012 from INAC

Under the funding agreement between Michipicoten First Nation and INAC, we have been assessed as a “low risk” First Nation in our overall performance under the agreement with Indian and Northern Affairs, clearly indicating that, Michipicoten First Nation, under its Chief and Council and Administration, has the capacity and commitment to operate and manage its affairs effectively.

See detailed Report…….

With the grant we were able to purchase human resource material, library books, and gift cards for library program participation.