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Help make our community grow, apply today! Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek Sand Point First Nation and our other related businesses. Whatever your interest or background, we may have the opportunity you are looking for. Please check out the attached links below, which can provide further assistance in employment opportunities. Be sure to check back often for the most current updates on job postings:
Organizations
Organizations |
Web Link |
Organizations Services |
| Seven Generations | www.7generations.org | Provides financial assistance for tuition, books, living supports, and any admistration fees |
| Anishinabek Education & Training Services | www.aets.org | Provides skills for employment and offers training opportunities, see web for more information |
| Nokiiwin Tribal Council | www.nokiiwin.com | Provides a wide variety of services to Robinson Superior communities |
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek
Open Job Postings
Indigenous Early Learning Worker
Thunder Bay, ON
Open until filled
The Indigenous Early Learning Resource Worker will be responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and management of early childhood education programs. This role ensures that services are culturally appropriate, accessible, and responsive to the unique needs of Indigenous children and families in Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation. This position is full-time contract position with the possibility of renewal and is contingent on the availability of funding.
Detailed Cleaner for Newly Constructed Homes
Sand Point, FN
Open until filled
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (BNA) needs a Detailed Cleaner for our newly constructed homes! If you take pride in creating immaculate, move-in ready spaces, apply today!!
Shuttle Driver
Thunder Bay, ON to Sand Point, FN
Open until filled
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (BNA) needs a Driver for band member transportation in the Thunder Bay area and for outings to its reserve lands at Sand Point on Lake Nipigon approximately 50 km north of Nipigon on Highway 11.
The successful candidate must be a pleasant and reliable individual who is able to deal with individuals and large groups of all ages. S/he must be a safety-conscious driver who is punctual and able to use maps and plan trips.
Bus Driver
Sand Point FN, ON to Beardmore, ON
Open until filled
Responsible for safely transporting BNA students living on reserve to and from school.
Successful candidates must be committed to safety and will possess superior oral and written
communication skills. Routes fall between the hours of 6:30 am – 9:30 am in the morning and
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the afternoon.
Sawmill Worker
Sand Point FN, ON
Open until filled
Papasay Value Added Wood Products (PVAWP) is a First Nation-owned sawmill operating on the lands of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (BNA), approximately 50km North of Nipigon, Ontario. PVAWP has been in operation since 2017 and is currently upgrading its equipment and undergoing a significant expansion. As such, PVAWP is seeking a motivated and experienced sawmill worker who can help us increase our production.
Indigenous-lead businesses
External Job Postings
Field Technician
Northern Ontario project located outside of Thunder Bay
Successful applicant(s) will travel in a company vehicle or drive their personal vehicles to their assigned work site. Under the direction of experienced Project Archaeologists, the successful applicant(s) will assume responsibility for carrying out Stage 2-4 archaeological field work. This project location is in a remote area of Ontario and will require extended hotel accommodation stay (1-2 months). Per-diem will be provided weekly for entirety of stay.
Northern Driving Instructor
Various Locations
Please find attached the job description for a driving instructor for Behind the Wheel Superior North Driving Academy. They are looking for a driver education instructor around the north shore who are interested in either part time or full-time hours. They are willing to pay for the interested individual for the course to become an instructor. This can be completed as a 1 month in Toronto or online/in Thunder Bay.
Locations include: Thunder Bay (3), Kenora (1), Dryden (1), Red Lake (1), Fort Frances (1), Geraldton (1), Marathon (1)
Trauma Informed Cultural Support Worker
Greenstone, ON
The Trauma Informed Cultural Support Worker will provide and deliver supportive, culturally sensitive and wholistic services that provide a safe space for Indigenous women to address their trauma, particularly for those women who are survivors of human trafficking and family violence, and who want to exit these violent situations. This role emphasizes using a combination of traditional cultural teachings, practices and ceremonies to provide supportive services grounded in culture and to assist Indigenous women with addressing recent and historical trauma that has an impact on their lives and promote their overall well-being.
Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children Worker
Greenstone, ON
The Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children Family Home Visitor (FHV) is responsible to ensure that all Indigenous families and their children (prenatal to age 6) who need assistance with physical, emotional, mental and social issues have access to effective, consistent, early intervention services. To provide the best opportunities for a healthy child development through home visiting, service coordination, parenting groups, cultural teaching, traditions, and referrals.
Maintenance Worker (Frontcountry Supervisor & Facility Manager)
Heron Bay, ON
Closing: March 23, 2025
- Pukaskwa National Park
- Heron Bay (Ontario)
- GL-MAN-05 (B2)
- Permanent year-round position
- $29.20 to $31.73 per hour (+ 6.5% Supervisory Differential and Isolated Post Allowance)
Closing date: 21 March 2025 (amended)
Who can apply: All persons who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.
NOTE: In recognition of park establishment commitments, preference will be given to qualified members of the following First Nation Communities: Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek – Lake Nipigon; Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek – Sand Point; Biigtigong Nishnaabeg; Fort William First Nation; Michipicoten First Nation; Long Lake #58 First Nation; Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek – Rocky Bay; Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg; Pays Plat First Nation; Red Rock Indian Band; Whitesand First Nation; Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek – Gull Bay; Namaygoosisagagun First Nation.
Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their application.
Recourse Conservation Student(s)
Nipigon (Ontario)
Closing: March 9, 2025
Resource Conservation Student(s) |
Closing date: 9 March 2025 Who can apply: To be considered for employment under the student employment program, the student must:
Parks Canada Agency considers applications from persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian Citizenship, permanent resident status, or work permit. Preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, visible minorities or persons with disabilities. As such, we encourage you to self-identify in your application. |
Tree Planter Position
Four Nations Forestry
Closing: April 4, 2025
The job would consist of planting quality trees on the Lake Nipigon Forest for the duration of the 2024 planting season.
Applicants may either stay in the block with their own gear/transportation and will be responsible for cooking their own meals throughout the duration of the contract or daily transportation can be arranged from Nipigon, Red Rock IB, Rocky Bay, Sand Point, Beardmore, Jelicoe or Partridge Lake between 6-7am each day. Work Schedule is Monday to Friday.
These positions offer competitive wages, room for growth and a collaborative/exciting workplace. The rate will begin at 17 cents per tree and an additional 3 cents per tree after a daily target of 2000 is achieved.
Tentative contract dates will be May 5th 2025 to July 1st 2025 but will vary based on weather conditions and production targets met.
2024-2025 Cone Collection
Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc
Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc. (LNFMI) is looking to buy cones to support its forest renewal programs. Cone collecting is open to everyone until LNFMI’s seed storage is replenished.
Please see the attached sheet for rates and quality requirements.
If interested in cone collecting, please contact Brandon at Brandon.Figliomeni@NewLeafForestery.ca or (807) 630-4778. Payment is contingent on acceptable quality. Please note: personal transportation is required.
Summer 2025 Student Co-op
Thunder Bay, ON
Closing: February 4, 2025
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Summer Co-Op Student.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time, post-secondary student in a recognized institution.
- Have completed a minimum of 1st year in college OR an undergraduate program at university by the start of the opportunity.
- We are recruiting talented students from all college and university disciplines.
- Have a minimum average of 70% cumulative GPA.
- Be returning to full-time studies in the same program following the completion of the work term OR require the work term or co-op placement to graduate.
Brush Cutting Job
Lake Nipigon Forest
Immediate start date
Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc. is currently recruiting for brush saw operators on the Lake Nipigon Forest!
What is the Job?
Workers will use brush saws to clear vegetation from forestry access roads to improve safety and line of site.
When Can I Start?
Positions are available immediately, and workers will be paid piece work for kilometers completed.
General Applications | Resolute Forest Products
Thunder Bay, ON & Fort William First Nation
multiple positions Open until filled
Resolute Forest Products is looking for highly-motivated individuals to fill positions at their facilities in both Thunder Bay and Fort William First Nation. There may also be opportunities in their facilities outside of Thunder Bay, as well as in forest harvesting.
Attn: Jordan Hatton, Director of Economic Development
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek
292 Court Street South Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6C6
via jhatton@bnafn.ca
