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Position: TENANT RELATIONS OFFICER Starting Range: $25.55 (Pending Education & Experience) Location: 7 Shingwauk Street, Garden River First Nation, ON Full Time Monday to Friday 35 hours per week Join a growing and dynamic organization offering rewarding careers and a great work environment for individuals committed to making a difference for Ketegauneebee. Garden River First Nation, also known as Ketegauneebee is located near Sult Ste. Marie, Ontario. The community is part of the Ojibwa band and is recognized for its cultural heritage. Created in 1850 with the signing of the RobinsTreaty, GRFN administers a variety of programs and services. Various department managers oversee their individual programs, and overall administrative duties are overseen by a Chief Administrative Officer who is directly responsible to the Council who in turn, are responsible to the membership. Please visit our website at The Garden River Wellness Centre to learn more. Garden River First Nation is looking for a Tenant Relations Officer to work in our Housing Department. The Tenant Relations Officer (TRO) will assist the Garden River Housing Department in providing Garden River First Nation Citizens with safe and affordable housing. The TRO is responsible for establishing and maintaining positive relations with tenants occupying units owned by Garden River First Nation Housing Department (GRFNHD) through liaison, counseling and communication with current and prospective tenants on home related matters. The TRO will also ensure the Housing Policies and Procedures and Tenancy agreements are adhered to, which will maximize the recovery of outstanding tenant debt pertaining to Section95. Responsibilities Explain the eligibility and applications process with potential tenants Assist with completion and processing of applications for housing Enter all applications for housing into the housing software Prepare and manage Rental agreements and Rent to Own agreements Counsel current and prospective tenants with respect to financial budgeting; arrange workshops Monitor, assess and maintain collection portfolio minimizing the bands financial loss Negotiate on a casebycase basis, a repayment Provide report to Housing Department Manager as per the departments overall collection status Qualifications Postsecondary education related field 2 years administrative experience Knowledge, understanding and experience of First Nation culture, values, and traditions Good judgment and problemsolving skills: ability to assess situations, prioritize, elevate issues appropriately and negotiate resolutions Clear CPIC required as a condition of employment Must be willing to travel throughout Garden River Community Preference will be given to Garden River First Nation Registered Members. Selfidentification is encouraged. For more detailed information, email . Persons with disabilities who require accommodation in the application process may submit a request along with their application. By applying to this opportunity, you confirm that you possess either Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or a work permit. Please include TRO-2026-33 on your application. Interested applicants should forward a letter of introduction and resume to by May 11, 2026, by 4:30 PM. Benefits All fulltime employees receive an employer matched pension, extended benefits (dental and vision), paid sick and vacation days. Human Resources Garden River First Nation 7 Shingwauk Street, Garden River, ON P6A 6Z8 Email: #J-18808-Ljbffr