Funding Coordinator & Environmental Field Liaison (EFL) Lead

Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is accepting applications for the current vacancy: 

Funding Coordinator & Environmental Field Liaison Lead 

REPORTS TO: Treaties, Lands & Environment Director  

DEPARTMENT: Treaties, Lands and Environment 

LOCATION: 320 Chippewa Road, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation 

TERM: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  

POSTING DATE: October 3rd, 2025 

CLOSING DATE: October 24th, 2025  

Summary 
The Funding Coordinator & Environmental Field Liaison (EFL) Lead will be a part of the Treaties, Lands & Environment Department and will coordinate departmental funding and lead COTTFN’s Environmental Field Liaison program. The Funding Coordinator & EFL Lead will manage streamlined protocols for funding agreements—tracking payables, invoicing, cheque runs, and creating user-friendly systems for general ledger and income statement reporting that support budgeting and decision-making. This position will oversee EFL operations by arranging contracts and invoicing, monitoring call-outs, coordinating training and community engagement, and introducing new technologies to improve field deployment and administration. The position collaborates with the Consultation Unit, Finance, and TLE sub-units to standardize accounting and reporting across programs, and thrives on organization, accuracy, and proactive communication. 

Responsibilities 

Develop and manage protocols for TLE funding agreements, track accounts payable, invoicing, and cheque runs and build user-friendly systems to monitor GL and Income Statement activity for regular budgeting and decision-making reviews.  

Operate and improve COTTFN’s Environmental Field Liaison program by arranging contracts and invoices, monitor call-outs, coordinate EFL training and community engagement, and ensure all deployment steps are followed.  

Introduce and use new technologies/platforms to streamline EFL deployment and related administration.  

Work closely with the AFL Coordinator, the Consultation Unit, TLE teams, and Finance to align procedures and systems across programs.  

Develop compatible accounting and bookkeeping systems for TLE sub-units that meet organizational standards and departmental needs and that support regular reporting.  

Interact professionally with members, staff, visitors, government partners, and proponents.  

Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree with skills and experience in administration/operations management; Master’s degree preferred.  

Administration and operations management experience preferably related to funding and reporting; First Nations work experience is an asset.  

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office; accounting knowledge or willingness to learn (e.g., Sage) considered an asset.  

Strong organization, time-management, prioritization, accuracy, and attention to detail under tight deadlines 

Clear written and verbal communication; ability to communicate effectively at all levels and work both independently and as part of a team.  

Customer-service orientation and adaptable with problem identification and resolution skills 

Ability to focus for extended periods on computer-based work with flexibility for occasional events, travel, and overtime as required. 

Hiring of Indigenous people will be given preference, please identify in your application. 

Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter, resume, and copies of education documents to: 

human.resources@cottfn.com 
or 
320 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0 
Please clearly mark: "Funding Coordinator & EFL Lead" 

NOTE: We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.