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Career Opportunities
Navera is dedicated to building strong, healthy families and individuals by providing professional counselling, education, and community programs. Our employees enjoy a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, opportunities for professional development, and, above all, an opportunity to work as part of an organization that makes a difference to people in the community.
Board of Directors
Navera Community Connections Inc. is recruiting dedicated and passionate individuals to provide leadership as Volunteer Members of the Board of Directors. This is an opportunity to work with experienced professionals and share skills and knowledge while guiding an organization that is making a difference in the community.
The Board of Directors is recruiting applicants who possess skills and expertise in a variety of areas including accounting, legal, education, communications, marketing and other areas as well. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous applicants, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and/or members of sexual minority groups and people of all ages to apply.
Directors must be at least eighteen years of age, able to complete a Criminal Reference Check and reside in Saskatoon and Area.
Directors guide the organization strategically and provide formal oversight on behalf of funders, donors and the broader community. Directors are accountable for the monitoring and oversight of the organization’s performance goals, ensuring financial accountability and providing feedback and guidance to the Executive Director.
Mission
Navera enriches the lives of the people we serve by navigating challenges and creating possibilities. We do this through early learning centres, counselling and mental health services, and a range of community programs.
Vision
Thriving People and connected communities.
Time Commitment
Directors on the Board meet six times per year in person and/or virtually (the third Wednesday of the month) September to June. No meetings in July and August.
How to Apply
You can download the application here and expressions of interest can be directed to Trish St.Onge, Executive Director, at tstonge@navera.org. The Governance Committee of the Board of Directors will review all expressions of interest and contact applicants as appropriate.
Practicum Opportunities
We provide high quality supervision and learning opportunities for practicum students and interns. We offer placements to students pursuing the following:
- Early Childhood Diploma
- Bachelor of Social Work Degree
- Master of Social Work Degrees – Foundational, Clinical and Leadership
- Master of Arts/Science Degrees in Counselling
Leadership Opportunities
Navera was founded by volunteers in 1941 and to this day recognizes volunteers as essential to the organization’s ability to achieve its goals and objectives. Potential opportunities include the following:
- Openings with our Board
If you would like more information on joining our board or would like to apply, please download our Board of Directors ad or our Board of Directors application.
Community Partnership
Navera wants to foster a sense of peace and belonging in collaboration with our community partners. We believe in meeting people where they are at, and supporting them in spaces they feel a sense of comfort and belonging. Our programs accomplish this by leveraging existing partnerships to provide support for individuals and families in becoming active and engaged community members.
If you are a part of an organization or agency that would be interested in hosting one of our programs, please contact us and we would be happy to connect with you.