Along with membership on the Aboriginal Reference Group she Chairs the Aboriginal Admissions committee, serves as an elected representative on the Academic Council and on the Board Nominations and Community Engagement committee. As well, Dr. Helmer currently serves as the Curriculum Lead for First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) located on the Mohawk Territory. She is a Knowledge Keeper for the Centre for Policy and Aboriginal Learning (CPAL) unit at Confederation College in Thunder Bay.