Program Support Worker

Company: Oneida Nation of the Thames

Position: Program Support Worker

Term: Permanent Full-Time

Division: Community and Social Services

Salary: Competitive salary range

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., must be flexible to align work schedule with program requirements which may include evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays

Posting Date:  August 4, 2026

Closing Date:  August 18, 2026, at 4:30p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:  

Reporting to the Director of Community and Social Services, the Program Support Worker provides administrative, operational, financial, and program support across the Community and Social Services Division. This position is responsible for coordinating day-to-day administrative functions, maintaining financial and program records, supporting divisional communications, and assisting with service delivery initiatives.

The Program Support Worker will provide support across multiple program areas, including Child and Family Services, Recreation, Family Well-Being, Ontario Works, and the Oneida Family Healing Lodge, and may be assigned to various teams based on operational requirements.

This position plays a key role in ensuring efficient office operations, supporting program delivery, and enhancing collaboration across the division. The role also leads and supports the planning, coordination, and execution of divisional and community events, initiatives, and special projects.

EDUCATION:

1. Diploma in Social Services, Community and Justice Services, Human Services, Office Administration, Business Administration, Indigenous Studies, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Minimum one (1) to three (3) years of experience providing administrative or program support services in a social services, community services, health, education, or non-profit environment.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
3. Valid Class “G” driver’s license and use of company vehicle is required.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

1. A cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above must be included with your application.
2. Resume.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

1. The successful candidate must submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
2. The successful candidate must submit a copy of valid Class “G” driver’s license and a driver abstract (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
3. The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

Please submit all mandatory documents electronically to hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca or 2212-A Elm Avenue, Southwold, Ontario, N0L 2G0.

• Late applications will not be accepted.
• We thank all those for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Oneida Nation of the Thames gives hiring preference to qualified First Nation applicants, with first preference to qualified Oneida Nation of the Thames members. Applicants wishing to be considered under this preference are encouraged to self-identify in their application.
• Oneida Nation of the Thames is guided by Skʌnʌ́ Teyukwalihwayenawakhuti “We will work together in peace” and is committed to supporting the preservation and use of the Oneida language and cultural practices.
• Oneida Nation of the Thames is committed to workplace diversity and will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. To request accommodations, please contact Human Resources at hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.

To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.