The Power of Unity, The Dignity of Difference
Careers at Matawa
With a workforce of 350+ employees (including some in First Nations in Matawa), Matawa First Nations Management is a leader when it comes to growth and innovation. The organization has accomplished many feats in the areas of business relations, health initiatives and education standards within the last 35+ years of operation.
Matawa offers full-time employee 3 weeks vacation and 15 medical leave days to start.
Matawa education staff get vacation in accordance with the school calendar and medical leave days are prorated to their contract.
A multitude of benefits is also offered including health, dental, life insurance and a great retirement package. Matawa staff participate in a number of events during the year including an annual fish-fry, fall/spring feast, golf and bocce ball tournaments, charity events, Children’s Christmas Bags, etc.
Depending on the department, Matawa offers contract work, part-time work, casual employees, and seasonal employment. This type of work has limited benefits while on the job.
When hired by Matawa you are part of the organization and given chances for advancement in other departments offering employment in-house.
Teaching Opportunities in Matawa First Nations
On an ongoing basis, we work with First Nations education leaders, principals, teachers, and many others to recruit and select teachers who have the motivation, aptitude, and fit to work and live in a northern First Nation. We provide them the support they need to be successful. If you are a teacher and would like to have reciprocal learning opportunity from teaching in the north—consider applying today.