Our Team

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Employees and their Families

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ONWA understands how important family is to our employees.  We pride and often refer to ourselves as a ‘family’ of our own. We know supporting our employees helps them to support their families in a healthy way.  Employees and their families desire a compensation and benefit package that will allow them to enjoy a reasonable standard of living.  We at the ONWA strive to ensure the needs of our employees and their families are met by consistently evaluating our programs in place and ensuring they are current with today’s market.

 

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Board of Directors

 

The Board looks for sound and prudent advice on human resource matters, policies, procedures and practices.  This includes employee performance, compensation and benefits, and employee relations.  Human resources works to gather information relative to proactive practices within the organization in an effort to ensure a healthy and supportive work environment.

 

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Managers and Directors

 

Managers and Directors look for guidance and counsel regarding the appropriate handling of various Human Resource matters pertaining to employment.  Human Resources works closely and collaboratively with all Managers and Directors, ensuring we make the best decisions regarding our team.

 

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All Portfolios

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All portfolios within ONWA rely on accurate and accessible information regarding employment.  Human Resources prides itself on maintaining efficient, organized and transparent processes to assist our stakeholders with inquiries.

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External stakeholders and their needs have been designated as follows:

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1. Job Applicants
   Job Applicants need fair, equitable and considerate treatment as they vie for employment opportunities at the ONWA.
    

2. Community
   The community at large relies on a variety of services provided by ONWA.  Members of the community will experience quality programs that are supported by employees who are knowledgeable, willing, and passionate in providing effective and meaningful services.

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Milestone Awards

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At ONWA, we walk together guided by the understanding that every step, every action, and every offering of time holds meaning. ONWA's Milestone Awards recognizes those who have journeyed with us for 3, 5, 10, 20 and 25 years, and whose spirit of service is grounded in care, consistency, and community.

These employees embody one of our core agreements: “Always do your best.” Doing your best means more than effort—it means showing up with a good heart, with purpose, and with respect for the work, the people, and ONWA's goal to empower Indigenous women and their families to take up their leadership roles.

Each milestone recipient reflects what it means to walk in a good way. Through their dedication and leadership, they have helped carry forward our shared vision, contributing through building relationships, sharing teachings, and quiet acts of strength that ripple far beyond the workplace. We lift them up in gratitude and respect. Their paths are woven into the story of ONWA, and we are proud to honour them by sharing their journey with our communities.