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Ontario Federation of Indigenous
Friendship Centres
JOB POSTING
Ecommerce Merchandising and Sales - Kitigan
The OFIFC is an award winning leader in culture-based management providing innovative research,
policy, training and community development to 28 Friendship Centres and other urban Aboriginal
service providers across Ontario. Located in downtown Toronto, the OFIFC engages all levels of
government and mainstream agencies.
OFIFC is a purpose-driven organisation which offers unique and challenging work. A rewarding and
enriching career awaits if you are skilled at building relationships, take personal accountability for
getting things done and enjoy working as part of a team to collaboratively solve problems.
Responsibilities:
Working as part of a small team in a fast paced environment where you are the customer-facing lead
responsible for operating key aspects of Kitigan, an ecommerce social enterprise, through
inventory management, curating merchandising, website analytics and customer service. This
includes development and implementation of strategies, goals and tactics that support day-to-day
operations and growth of Kitigan.
Qualifications:
 Awareness of Aboriginal culture;
 Completion of post-secondary education in Business Administration or related field combined
with 1 year experience in ecommerce, content curating and direct sales and working in a
social enterprise;
 Education in Information Technology or Fine Arts considered an asset;
 Minimum 1 year experience in website maintenance and management;
 Minimum 2 years’ experience in customer service;
 Demonstrated knowledge of small business administration;
 Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of traditional and contemporary
Aboriginal/Indigenous art, particularly from Ontario;
 Solid understanding of HTML and basic CSS, graphic design, copywriting, ecommerce
platforms;
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills and exceptional interpersonal skills with a
wide range of stakeholders;
 Knowledge of software applications – Microsoft Office;
 Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision; and
 Criminal Reference Clearance (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance are requirements of
the employment offer.
Contact Information:
If you are interested in qualifying in this role that offers an exceptional compensation package, please
send your resume and cover letter to:
Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres
219 Front Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 1E8
Website: www.ofifc.org
Date Posted:
4/17/2015
Tracy Syrette, HR Manager
Fax:
416.956.7577
Email: hr@ofifc.org
Posting Deadline:
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Until Filled