Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)

Indigenous Anti-Human Trafficking Development Coordinator

Thunder Bay, ON
Hybrid
Posted Sep 24, 2026
1 position

$55,139–$56,400 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week

Job summary

The coordinator supports capacity building, resource development, and system collaboration to strengthen Indigenous community responses to human trafficking. They develop training, awareness initiatives, and collaborative networks to support culturally informed services for survivors.

Job details

*Any ONWA Site in Ontario Why make ONWA your career choice? Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members: Competitive salaries Generous paid vacation time Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time Additional paid stat and civic holidays 35 hour work week Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account Participate in CAAT defined benefit pension plan and retire with secure lifetime retirement income Paid sick days Paid cultural/personal wellness days Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance Ongoing professional development VISION At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honour the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community, provincially, nationally and internationally for generations to come. SCOPE The Indigenous Anti-Human Trafficking Development Coordinator supports capacity building, resource development, and system collaboration to strengthen Indigenous community responses to human trafficking across Ontario. Working closely with Indigenous Anti-Human Trafficking Liaisons, Indigenous Mental Health and Addictions Anti-Human Trafficking Liaisons, Indigenous communities, service providers, and partner organizations, the Coordinator develops training, resources, and awareness initiatives that support culturally informed, trauma-informed services for Indigenous survivors of human trafficking. Reporting to the Community Development Manager, the Coordinator promotes collaboration, service planning, community engagement, and organizational capacity building while supporting ONWA's vision, mandate, and strategic priorities. QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS: Post-secondary diploma or bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Women's Studies, Community Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum five (5) years of experience in community service delivery, program coordination, capacity building, or project coordination roles. Strong facilitation, presentation, curriculum development, and training delivery skills. Experience developing educational resources, workshops, awareness materials, and community-based tools. Demonstrated experience coordinating partnerships, networks, and collaborative initiatives. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience preparing reports, correspondence, briefing materials, and presentations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365, internet applications, databases, and virtual meeting platforms. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Ability to speak an Indigenous language is considered an asset. Preference may be given to applicants with experiential knowledge in the area of human trafficking and/or sexual exploitation, including survivors of human trafficking and/or sexual exploitation with significant recovery experience. KNOWLEDGE: Strong knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, teachings, ceremonies, and communities. Knowledge of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, violence against women, and issues impacting Indigenous women and girls. Knowledge of culturally informed, trauma-informed, and survivor-centered approaches. Understanding of Indigenous community development, capacity building, and service planning. Knowledge of provincial community resources, Indigenous organizations, and service delivery systems. Understanding of anti-racism, anti-oppression, gender-based analysis, and equity-informed approaches. Knowledge of not-for-profit organizations and community-based service delivery. Understanding of issues impacting remote, rural, northern, and fly-in Indigenous communities. Please know, this is an existing role we are looking to fill. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you would like to learn more about the job, please send us an email at hr@onwa.ca.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a post-secondary diploma or bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of five years of experience in community service or program coordination. Strong facilitation, project management, and knowledge of Indigenous cultures and human trafficking issues are required.