National Mental Wellness Manager

Are you a National Mental Wellness Manager who is looking to build on your strong track record of building relationships to support regional capacities, and map out the resources available that support culturally responsive and Indigenous Knowledge approaches in mental wellness and addictions?

If so, let’s talk!

Organization Description

Thunderbird Partnership Foundation is a national non-profit organization serving First Nations in Mental Wellness. Our mandate is set by 3 frameworks:

1. Honouring Our Strengths: A Renewed Framework to Address Substance Use Issues Among First Nations in Canada
2. Indigenous Wellness Framework
3. First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum

Our core stakeholders are First Nations communities and the network of First Nations adult and youth treatment centres. To support the mandate, Thunderbird has two office locations, one based in a First Nations community in southwestern Ontario, and the other in the city of London, Ontario. This position is based out of the Delaware Nation office, near the village of Bothwell.

Your opportunity

• The National Mental Wellness Manager will establish national representation to strengthen mental wellness capacity of First Nations across Canada guided by the First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum, Indigenous Wellness Framework and Honouring Our Strengths frameworks.
• The position requires that the incumbent complete a variety of assigned tasks requiring knowledge of a virtual office protocol and will demonstrate an ability to assess national needs and evaluate ongoing support.
• You will work on a team with others like yourself who are dedicated to work which has real value and meaning in the lives of others.
• The National Manager will develop and maintain strong professional relationships with the stakeholders as well as with Thunderbird Partnership Foundation staff and First Peoples Wellness Circle staff.
• You will apply all your experience, skills, talents, and passion for the benefit of others while learning from the expertise of your wellness focused team.
• You will enjoy the satisfaction that comes from knowing that your work is much more than just a job.

As the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation National Mental Wellness Manager, you will

• Support the overall implementation of the First Nation Mental Wellness Continuum Framework (FNMWCF).
• Engage with partners across multiple jurisdictions.
• Work with regional Managers across designated regions.
• Design and execute a collaborative strategy with First Peoples Wellness Circle to build and support capacity in the area of mental wellness in the identified regions.
• Lead your team to build an understanding of the FNMWC implementation efforts nationally and regionally.
• Lead your team to build an understanding of the differing and shared objectives and priorities of Thunderbird Partnership Foundation and First Peoples Wellness Circle and apply this knowledge where relevant in national coordination activities.
• Maintain systems maps to communicate treatment pathways and manage a national database of stakeholders and partners.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders and assure readiness, quality, and delivery of services.
• Assess all assigned projects and coordinate their phases from initiation to completion.
• Develops and implements a personal and professional development plan targeted at core competencies to ensure continued growth and development in the services provided.

You bring

• a bachelor’s degree in public administration or relevant field of study with 5 years of work-related experience

or

• a master’s degree in public administration or relevant field of study with 3 years of work-related experience

Other requirements include

• experience working with Indigenous/First Nation communities and non-profit settings and government entities.
• excellent writing skills in English and the ability to communicate clearly.
• hands on experience with MS Office.
• proficiency in using Zoom and other platforms as required for hosting online meetings and events.
• experience working with First Nations, or an Indigenous organization.
• fluency in a First Nations language (this is considered an asset).
• knowledge of First Nations culture and customs including natural healing.
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• the ability to function autonomously with minimal supervision, to be flexible and adaptable to change.
• a high level of professionalism and ability to always maintain confidentiality.
• a strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• organizational, time-management and multitask skills with the ability to work on multiple assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• demonstrated success in working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, board members and stakeholders.
• public speaking and presentation skills along with community engagement and networking.
• ability to network and build strong working relationships.
• ability to travel and access worksites not accessible by public transit.

Additionally, all employees of Thunderbird Partnership Foundation must adhere to a strict confidentiality policy and will be required to sign an Oath of Confidentiality and observe the Code of Ethics Policy.

Thunderbird Partnership Foundation (NNAPF)
22361 Austin Line

Bothwell, ON N0P 1C0

211 Adelaide St S,

London, ON N5Z 3K7

Closing date: Open until filled.

We value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace and are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) does not align with our organizational values and is not used in the screening, interviewing, or recruitment process overall.

To request a full job description, please contact: Christine Correa ccorrea@thunderbirdpf.org