Bruce Power and Isogen (a partnership between Kinectrics and Framatome) have completed the installation of a groundbreaking Isotope Production System (IPS), making Unit 7 the first power reactor in the world with installed capability to produce Lutetium-177 (Lu-177).

Lu-177 is a medical isotope used in the treatment of various cancers, such as neuroendocrine tumours and prostate cancer. In the future, this system will also have the ability to produce other isotopes for medical uses.

“This installation of the IPS is an exciting milestone on our journey to becoming the first power reactor in the world to provide a scalable, game-changing solution in the supply of life-saving medical isotopes for the global medical community,” said James Scongack, Bruce Power’s Chief Development Officer and Executive Vice President, Operational Services. “Our medical isotope program and the IPS installation are a result of years of innovation and development in partnership with Isogen, Saugeen Ojibway Nation, and ITM, and will provide large-scale capacity to help produce medical isotopes, which will be used across the world in new treatments to fight cancer.”

With the new system now installed, activities will shift to planned commissioning along with preparation activities for commercial production that will follow once these activities and regulatory submissions are successfully completed.

“Ontario is leading the way in the production and supply of medical isotopes around the world,” said Hon. Todd Smith, Ontario’s Minister of Energy. “I’m proud of the innovative work being done by Bruce Power and its partners in the supply chain, including Framatome and Kinectrics. Their efforts are helping to further cement our position as an international isotope superpower, while providing critical medical tools to help meet the needs of patients battling cancer.”

Lu-177 offers doctors an alternative to traditional chemotherapy by deploying a “seek-and-destroy” dose to target cancer cells, while limiting damage to surrounding healthy tissues and organs.

The IPS was developed and manufactured by Isogen, a joint venture between Framatome and Kinectrics, which is focused on developing innovative isotope production technologies.

“The installation and successful transfer of the first target marks a major accomplishment and successful implementation of Framatome Healthcare technology; the first Isotope Production System in a power reactor for commercial production of therapeutic medical isotopes,” said Curtis Van Cleve, President and CEO of Framatome Canada Ltd. “We applaud the dedication and efforts of our partners at Bruce Power, Saugeen Ojibway Nation, Kinectrics, ITM and our team, and the support of their families that allowed them to see this installation through.”

“The installation of the IPS is the result of countless hours of support from many people at Bruce Power, Framatome, Kinectrics, Saugeen Ojibway Nation and our suppliers,” said David Harris, CEO of Kinectrics. “The entire team demonstrated tremendous dedication, especially during the pandemic. This was a critical step to enable the production of Lutetium-177 for our partner, ITM, and to fortifying a strong, reliable, and large-scale global supply chain of life-saving isotopes, that both physicians and patients can depend on.”

With its new IPS system, Bruce Power will conduct the irradiation of Ytterbium-176 (¹⁷⁶Yb) as a first step in the production of no-carrier-added Lutetium-177 (n.c.a. ¹⁷⁷Lu). Processing of the irradiated Ytterbium-176 for the production of n.c.a. Lutetium-177, as well as the global supply of n.c.a. ¹⁷⁷Lu, will be handled by ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE (ITM), a leading radiopharmaceutical biotech company that is one of the largest and most reliable producer of Lu-177 for pharmaceutical use.

“The successful installation of this production site builds an important milestone in our partnership with Bruce Power and Isogen to scale up the production of high-quality medical radioisotopes,” said Steffen Schuster, CEO at ITM. “We look forward to the upcoming launch of the IPS and are proud to contribute with our unique manufacturing methodology to yield high-quality n.c.a. ¹⁷⁷Lu and to make it accessible for cancer patients worldwide.”

The installation of the IPS is a significant step in the landmark isotope project, which is a partnership that began more than three years ago with over 400 dedicated professionals working on various stages of the project.

In November 2021, Bill Walker, MPP of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, introduced a Private Member’s motion – which passed with all party support – to assert Ontario’s leadership role in the production and supply of medical isotopes as a strategic priority for the province. Today’s announcement exemplifies that Ontario continues to be the forefront of medical isotope technology.

“I want to congratulate Bruce Power, Framatome and Kinectrics on this important accomplishment,” said MPP Walker. “Ontario has long been looked to as a leader in the medical isotope space, and these partners are playing an important role in the global supply chain to provide patients around the world with life-saving cancer treatments and diagnostic tools.”

Bruce Power will market the new isotope supply in an historic collaboration partnership with Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON). The partnership project with SON, named “Gamzook’aamin Aakoziwin,” includes an equity stake for SON and a revenue-sharing program that provides a direct benefit.

“From the initial concept in 2019 to production expected in 2022, our Gamzook’aamin Aakoziwin project is on track to meet an ambitious timeline to have isotope supply ready to meet the increasing demand from doctors and cancer patients around the world,” said Chief Lester Anoquot, Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation. “Saugeen Ojibway Nation is proud of the part we have played and will continue to play in this project.”

“Short-lived medical isotopes are essential tools for doctors and researchers in the fight against cancer, and this project will provide a much-needed source of these isotopes for patients close to home, in our communities, and around the world,” added Chief Veronica Smith, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation.

“Thanks to the investments being made into the Bruce Power site today, we can look to the future and realize a vital role in providing life-saving medical isotopes to the world, while also supplying clean, reliable and low-cost electricity to Ontario, growing the economy and fostering innovation for decades to come,” said Hon. Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and MPP for Huron-Bruce.

You can learn more about how Bruce Power is helping to keep hospitals safe, and also diagnosing and treating cancer at www.brucepower.com/isotopes.

About Bruce Power
Bruce Power is an electricity company based in Bruce County, Ontario. We are powered by our people. Our 4,200 employees are the foundation of our accomplishments and are proud of the role they play in safely delivering clean, reliable, low-cost nuclear power to families and businesses across the province and life-saving medical isotopes around the world. Bruce Power has worked hard to build strong roots in Ontario and is committed to protecting the environment and supporting the communities in which we live. Formed in 2001, Bruce Power is a Canadian-owned partnership of TC Energy, OMERS, the Power Workers’ Union and The Society of United Professionals. Learn more at www.brucepower.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

About Isogen

Isogen is a joint venture between Framatome and Kinectrics, whose mission is to enable the use of CANDU reactors to produce the medical isotopes needed to treat and diagnose patients with serious diseases world-wide. Isogen’s enabling partnerships with Bruce Power and ITM allows us to produce the world’s largest and most reliable supply of life-saving, short-lived, therapeutic medical isotopes.

About ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE

ITM, a radiopharmaceutical biotech company, is dedicated to providing the most precise cancer radiotherapeutics and diagnostics to meet the needs of patients, clinicians and our partners through excellence in development, production and global supply. With patient benefit as the driving principle for all we do, ITM is advancing a broad pipeline, including two phase III studies, combining its high-quality radioisotopes with targeting molecules to develop precision oncology treatments. ITM is leveraging its leadership and nearly two decades of radiopharma expertise combined with its worldwide network to enable nuclear medicine to reach its full potential for helping patients live longer and better. For more information please visit: www.itm-radiopharma.com.

ITM Medical Isotopes GmbH, a 100% subsidiary of ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE, had signed a supply arrangement for Lutetium-177 with Isogen in 2020, which was made possible through Isogen’s partnership with Bruce Power.

Article published on January 24, 2022

The confirmed re-opening date of both the Kikendaasogamig Elementary School and the Nshiime Child and Family Centre is Monday, January 31, 2022.  The elementary school will resume remote learning.  Teachers will be in contact with parents/guardians and students.  The decision comes from Council and is to support the safe return of all children, students, families and staff to their school and childcare centre.

Published on Jan. 24, 2022

Jury Selects Neyaashiinigmiing Artist for Community-funded Public Art Project

Charmaine Jenner (Tauchkwe), a self-taught Woodland Style artist from Neyaashiinigmiing has been selected to have one of her paintings installed as a piece of public art as a community-funded symbol of reconciliation efforts.

The project grew from conversations among a group of neighbours in the village of Oxenden at a summer picnic intended to celebrate Canada’s 150, where they quickly realized that if we are looking back at the early inhabitants of the village, the last 150 years is only one part the story, with First Nations people having stewarded it for over 10,000 years. As a group of neighbours, they set to work to figure out what they could do to honour the much longer history of the First Nations who originally lived here and to begin an effort to help right the many historic wrongs in First Nations / settler relations.

They researched the Treaties and held a gathering to learn from renowned local First Nations historian Lenore Keeshig-Tobias, and put together a Call for Proposals for First Nations artists to propose a piece of large-scale public art. Installing the art on the property that they now own marks a public acknowledgement that the drive for private land ownership by settlers and colonizers is exactly what forced the relocation and dispersion of the local First Nations onto reserves. In this case the residents of the South Side of Colpoys Bay in Saugeen Ojibway Nation Territory were relocated to Neyaashiinigmiing and to Beausoleil First Nation on the Christian, Beckwith and Hope Islands, so the Call for Proposals was directed at artists with connection to these regions.

The project received three very strong submissions, and the Jury, including local residents and Indigenous artists, youth and leaders, settled on Charmaine’s Crane because of both the beauty of the piece and the layers of symbolism and teachings embedded within it. Crane (Ajiijak) represents leadership and speaks on behalf of the people for the good of the Community and Nation.

The Crane lives in harmony with the land, the water and takes to the air with grace and ease. We can all learn how to speak up for, and take care of the land, air and waters, so that our future generations may enjoy the beauty and sacredness of Creation.

“As an Indigenous Anishnaabeh Kwe,” Charmaine says, “my heart  is filled with gratitude, to be connected with the message of awareness and help in educating our non-Indigenous neighbors in the Spirit of reconciliation and allyship, building strong foundations for future generations.”

The organizers envision this piece of art speaking directly to the hearts of passers-by on this busy hiking, cycling, and traffic route for generations to come and a symbol of peace, strength and collaboration.

Chief Veronica Smith, one of the Jury members said: “What a pleasure to be part of the group to select a work of art from one of our local Indigenous artisans that depicts the Ojibway presence at Oxenden which was once a settlement for the Saugeen Ojibway.   Akijaak, the crane represents leadership which is necessary for everyone, especially our youth as we strengthen our path towards reconciliation and partnerships.   I’m sure everyone will enjoy seeing Akijaak at Oxenden!

Heidi Tones, High school teacher and Oxenden resident, says “This serene, yet thought-provoking, Crane mural will not only beautify the corners of Oxenden, it will also be a lasting legacy to the First Nations people who settled here long before the settlers. This symbolic gesture is only the start of the much-needed building of relations in this wonderous area known as the Saugeen Peninsula.”

Sandy Ashton, local resident of First Nations heritage says, “We are all treaty people, and the message shared through this mural will be important for every tourist, every hiker, and every local passing by to recognize and contemplate.”

Local resident of Métis heritage, Kelsey Carriere, upon whose house the piece will be affixed says “I’m so honoured to be part of this project. Having worked on many community art projects over the years I know the power of public art and am so happy to see First Nation and settler neighbours come together in the spirit of reconciliation to celebrate our commitment to building a strong, caring and collaborative future together. There are so many historical wrongs to be righted and this project brings this deep and complex work to the surface in a meaningful and celebratory way.”

The group is currently fundraising for the artist commission and installation. You can learn more about the project at https://oxendenindigenousartproject.weebly.com/ or donate directly through their charitable partner at Elephant Thoughts (select Oxenden Indigenous Art Project as the Designation).

Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation Newsletter

COVID-19 UPDATES FOR NEYAASHIINIGMIING

Community Updates  | January 21, 2022

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There continues to be an active COVID-19 outbreak in Neyaashiinigmiing.
The community is currently closed to all except for residents, employees and essential services.
Band Buildings are currently closed to the public.
Essential Services such as Health and Social Assistance are still available by appointment only.

Ontario has now moved into a modified Step 2 of the Roadmap to Reopen.

Please continue to check our Nawash website (www.nawash.ca) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CONUFN) for any updates pertaining to COVID-19 and our community.

COVID-19 CASES IN NEYAASHIINIGMIING

As of Wed. Jan. 19, 2022

ACTIVE COVID-19 CASES IN HOSPITAL

As of Wed. Jan. 19, 2022

Please note discrepancies between reports from Public Health Grey Bruce and the Community Health Centre in Neyaashiinigmiing can be explained by multiple reasons:
• The province is providing millions of rapid tests to the public with no mandate to report to health units. Some of these results may or may not be reported to the health unit, the Nawash Community Health Centre or both.
• The daily number of new COVID-19 Cases is no longer a reliable indicator of the real number of cases and level of transmission in communities across Grey Bruce and the province. The Province direction has been to limit the eligibility of testing to high risk settings (hospital, long term care, first responders). This resulted in underestimate of the number of cases in the general public as most cases are not being tested.
• More precise indictors of the level of transmission is the number of hospitalized cases. (Actual cases hospitalized to treat COVID-19.)
• The active cases we (Neyaashiinigmiing) are publishing on our website & Facebook page include both PCR tests & Rapid COVID-19 tests. Grey Bruce County is only publishing positive PCR results.
• The resolved cases will also differ from data published by Public Health Grey Bruce due to the number of individuals isolating in Nawash from positive Rapid COVID-19 test results completed on the reserve.

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INFORMATION ABOUT: RITONAVIR/LOPINAVIR

ANTI-VIRAL TO DECREASE COVID-19 SYMPTOMS

Local physicians and nurse practitioners (including those from SOAHAC) are now offering an antiviral medication to decrease the symptoms or Covid-19.  This medication is only for those who are at high risk and have tested positive.

High risk individuals include;

•         Anyone over the age of 60 years and are unvaccinated or under-vaccinated,
•         Anyone over the age of 60 years who are immunocompromised (chemotherapy, transplants)
•        Anyone over the age of 50 years and has a chronic health condition.

Medication must be taken within seven days of showing symptoms or testing positive in order to be effective.

Please contact your health care practitioner for further information.

Ritonavir can be prescribed when appropriate through your health care practitioner or the local emergency department.

Vaccination remains the best option for the prevention of COVID-19.

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GREY BRUCE HEALTH UNIT – REPORT:

Case counts and vaccine data is taken from GBHU Epidemiological Reports as of
23:59 hrs, January 19, 2022:

All data is preliminary and subject to change. Future situation reports will be updated accordingly.

• 39 new cases reported in past 24 hours in Grey Bruce:
  • Please note – New cases reported are not an accurate representation of caseloads in the community due to recent changes in testing in Ontario.
  • New cases only represent those that are eligible to be tested.
  • Please Practice safely to prevent COVID-19 at all times
• 5136 Confirmed Cases
• 248 active cases
• 4855 resolved cases
• 12 confirmed local active cases hospitalized in Grey Bruce due to COVID-19
  • 3 confirmed cases from Grey Bruce are hospitalized outside of Grey Bruce due to COVID-19 (These numbers are reported to Public Health by Grey-Bruce Hospitals on confirmed COVID-19 cases admitted for treatment attributed to COVID-19 infection)
• 20 deaths in Grey Bruce
  • +1 death related to a Grey Bruce resident that acquired the infection and was treated outside of Grey Bruce
  • +7 deaths related to Grey Bruce residents that acquired the infection in Grey Bruce however passed away outside of Grey Bruce
• Local and Provincial data may not align as cases with unconfirmed cause of death are not included above but are included in the Provincial data.
• 301 cases reported in health care workers; reports health care workers living in Grey Bruce and working both in and outside Grey Bruce

Active Outbreaks

• 1 Facility(ies) in COVID-19 outbreak. Reported in Hospitals
  • Grey Bruce Health Services – Wiarton Site
• 12 Facility(ies) in COVID-19 outbreak. Reported in Long-Term Care/Retirement Homes
  – Rockwood Terrace Long Term Care – Durham              – Pinecrest Manor – Lucknow
  – Errinrung Retirement & Nursing Home –Thornbury   – McVean Lodge – Hanover
  – R-Villa Retirement Living – Ripley                                   – Parkview Manor – Chesley
  – Mapleview Long-Term Care Home – Owen Sound       – Lee Manor – Owen Sound
  – Grey Gables – Markdale                                                      – Maple Court Villa – Walkerton
  – Summit Place – Owen Sound                                             – Season’s Owen Sound

Vaccine – for detailed information please visit Website and Dashboard

• 337,927 Total Doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Grey and Bruce
• 9,161 Doses given within the past week

Future Vaccination Planning: Vaccine Schedule

• Appointments are recommended for all, however, walk-ins are available at all public health vaccine clinics.
• All individuals seeking a fourth dose must provide proof of eligibility – official referral/note from your primary care provider, prescription, or prescription bottle.
• Hockey Hubs end January 21, 2022 – Book Now!
• See Vaccine Clinics – details at Vaccine Schedule (Make sure to scroll to the proper page of the schedule)
• COVID-19 Vaccines (publichealthgreybruce.on.ca)
• Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine (publichealthgreybruce.on.ca)
• Youth and COVID-19 Vaccines (publichealthgreybruce.on.ca)

Actions Taken In the Past 24 Hours:

• GBHU COVID-19 Team continue with case and contact management, reporting, and responding to COVID-19 related calls. Contact tracing exceeds provincial targets with 100% of all cases contacted within 24 hours
• GBHU Team continue to ensure essential public health activities not related to COVID-19

Provincial COVID-19 Data – https://covid-19.ontario.ca/data

VACCINE DATA OVERVIEW

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Chief and Council Contact Information:

This information has also been published on our this page of our website: https://www.nawash.ca/chief-council/

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JOB POSTINGS:

CHIPPEWAS OF NAWASH UNCEDED FIRST NATION IS CURRENTLY HIRING THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Community Emergency Response Coordinator

Program:                             Administration
Reports To:                         Senior Administrative Officer
Type of Employment:    Full-time Term Contract (up to 6 months)
Wage:                                  $39.89 – $49.59 per hour
Hours of Work:               40 hours per week

Closing Date:                      Wednesday, February 2, 2022         4:00pm EST

This Employment Opportunity is open to all Applicants.
Current eligible Employees are encouraged to apply for a temporary assignment.

The Community Emergency Response Coordinator is responsible to develop, coordinate and deliver an Emergency Response Plan for Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation encompassing the five phases of emergency management: prevention, mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.  In this role, you would establish processes, policies and procedures, manage and coordinate all emergency management training and exercises, write plans, and work with other agencies to develop and implement emergency, security, and disaster management.  You would also be developing, organizing and training the Emergency Response Team with their responsibilities.

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Bus Driver

Program:                             Home and Community Care
Department:                      Health and Wellness
Reports To:                         Home and Community Care Administrator
Type of Employment:     Permanent Part-time
Wage:                                    $22.66 – $28.18 per hour
Hours of Work:                 Up to 20 hours per week

Closing Date:                      Friday, February 4, 2022   4:00pm EST

The Bus Driver primarily transports seniors and those with disabilities to programming in and outside the community as scheduled.  On occasion, transport is required for other Health and Wellness Clients.  In addition to driving, you would find yourself conducting inspections of the bus, performing basic maintenance and assisting passengers on/off the bus.

How to apply for the above positions: Forward cover letter and resume to:  Administration Office, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, 135 Lakeshore Blvd. Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario, N0H 2T0.  Identify position applied for on outside of the envelope.  Fax: 519.534.2130  E-mail: employment@nawash.ca  For more information or to obtain a copy of the job description, please visit our website https://www.nawash.ca/employment-opportunities/ or by call the Band Office at 519.534.1689

Band Members and person of aboriginal decent are encouraged to apply.  Preference will be given to Band Members. All applications are appreciated, however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

Visit our Employment page to learn about these  opportunities and much more:  https://www.nawash.ca/employment-opportunities/

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REMINDERS

Family Pandemic Planning Guide

Social Services at Nawash has designed a Family Emergency Health Guide to help prepare families during the current wave of this pandemic.

The intention of this guide is to have every household think about their individual pandemic plans.  By filling out this form, you are creating a plan that can help lessen the stress and impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on your household. The answers will also assist emergency services should they be called to your home.

If you haven’t already done so, please take 5-10 minutes to fill out the Family Pandemic Planning Guide through SurveyMonkey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/FamilyPandemicPlanningGuide

Please note, we have also printed off this guide and distributed it to each household last Friday, Jan. 14^th across Neyaashiinigming. If you prefer – please fill out the hard copy you received in your mailbox on Jan 14, 2022 and:

1. Drop the plan off into the drop box outside Social Services especially if you do not have phone, or internet in the home.
OR
2. Post on your home fridge so if emergency services are called they can easily refer to this plan.

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THE HEALTH CENTRE

The Health Centre continues to be committed to helping protect the health and safety of individuals living in Neyaashiinigming. We encourage you to please call the main number should you have questions or if you require any help at 519-534-0373. This phone line remains open Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
If you need something or are having difficulties reaching someone on the main line, please contact:
Cynthia Porter, Registered Nurse & Health Manager – cell: (519) 374-7861
SpringDawn Cook-Ackiwenzie, RPN, Community Health Nurse – cell: (519) 378-6028

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REMINDER: RAPID COVID-19 TEST KITS

Recently we communicated that the Health Centre in Neyaashiinigming has received Rapid COVID-19 Test Kits in response to the highly transmissible COVID-19 variant, Omicron, being present in our community.

We continue to ask that if you are a resident living in Neyaashiinigmiing displaying symptoms of COVID-19, or suspect you may have it, please call the Health Centre at 519-534-0373. A medical professional will conduct a COVID-19 assessment over the phone and depending on the outcome will deliver a Rapid COVID-19 Testing Kit to your home.

Just a reminder that these rapid tests are only available to individuals living in Neyaashiinigmiing.

THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 INCLUDE:

• Fever (a temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius or higher) and/or chills
• Cough, including a barking cough or croup (continuous, more than usual, making a whistling noise when breathing)
• Shortness of breath (out of breath, unable to breathe deeply)
• Decrease or loss of taste or smell
• Nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea
• Muscle aches, joint pain and/or extreme tiredness
• Headache
• Congestion or runny nose

More information can be found here: https://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/About-Us/News-Releases/ArticleID/971/Updated-Eligibility-for-PCR-Testing-and-Case-and-Contact-Management-Guidance-in-Ontario

We are currently seeking:

Community Emergency Response Coordinator
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation

Program:                                Administration
Reports To:                           Senior Administrative Officer
Type of Employment:       Full-time Term Contract (up to 6 months)
Wage:                                     $39.89 – $49.59 per hour
Hours of Work:                   40 hours per week

Closing Date:     Wednesday, February 2, 2022           4:00pm EST

This Employment Opportunity is open to all Applicants.  Current eligible Employees are encouraged to apply for a temporary assignment.

The Community Emergency Response Coordinator is responsible to develop, coordinate and deliver an Emergency Response Plan for Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation encompassing the five phases of emergency management: prevention, mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.  In this role, you would establish processes, policies and procedures, manage and coordinate all emergency management training and exercises, write plans, and work with other agencies to develop and implement emergency, security, and disaster management.  You would also be developing, organizing and training the Emergency Response Team with their responsibilities.

What is Required?

• Post-secondary certificate in Emergency Management, Business and/or business continuity planning
• Three (3) years’ experience developing/overseeing organization emergency management, preparedness and response, and/or business continuity programs
• One (1) year experience in a supervisory role
• Experience working in a First Nation community or thorough knowledge of First Nation communities, culture and traditions
• Knowledge of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation area
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s Licence
• Proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (3 dose)
• Recent acceptable Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
• CPR First Aid or ability to obtain within three (3) months

Equivalencies that include a combination of education and experience may be considered

Forward cover letter and resume to:  Administration Office, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, 135 Lakeshore Blvd. Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario, N0H 2T0.  Identify position applied for on outside of the envelope.  Fax: 519.534.2130  E-mail: employment@nawash.ca  For more information or to obtain a copy of the job description, please visit Community Emergency Response Coordinator JD or by call the Band Office at 519.534.1689

Band Members and person of aboriginal decent are encouraged to apply.  Preference will be given to Band Members.
All applications are appreciated, however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

Bus Driver
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation

Program:                              Home and Community Care
Department:                       Health and Wellness
Reports To:                          Home and Community Care Administrator
Type of Employment:     Permanent Part-time
Wage:                                     $22.66 – $28.18 per hour
Hours of Work:                 Up to 20 hours per week

Closing Date:                      Friday, February 4, 2022        4:00pm EST

The Bus Driver primarily transports seniors and those with disabilities to programming in and outside the community as scheduled.  On occasion, transport is required for other Health and Wellness Clients.  In addition to driving, you would find yourself conducting inspections of the bus, performing basic maintenance and assisting passengers on/off the bus.

What is Required?

• High school diploma or equivalent OR six (6) month work experience driving with Class F licence
• Valid Class F Drivers Licence and an acceptable Drivers Abstract
• Bus Driver improvement course(s) would be considered an asset
• First Aid and CPR or ability to obtain within probationary period
• Experience working with the vulnerable sector
• Knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and acts
• Skilled with minor repairs and knowledge of maintenance schedules
• Competent with tools and using lifts, tie downs, etc.

Due to the nature of this position, an acceptable Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check is required should an offer of employment be made.

Equivalencies that include a combination of education and experience may be considered

How to Apply?  Forward cover letter and resume to:  Administration Office, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, 135 Lakeshore Blvd. Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario, N0H 2T0.  Identify position applied for on outside of the envelope.  Fax: 519.534.2130  E-mail: employment@nawash.ca

For more information or to obtain a copy of the job description, please visit Bus Driver JD or by call the Band Office at 519.534.1689

Band Members and person of aboriginal decent are encouraged to apply.  Preference will be given to Band Members.
All applications are appreciated, however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

We have more job opportunities posted on our Employment page: https://www.nawash.ca/employment-opportunities/