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Band Representative
@ Whitefish River First Nation
Birch Island, Ontario
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Whitefish River First Nation is hiring two full-time Band Representatives to advocate for its children and youth in child and family services cases, including court representation, liaison with external child welfare agencies, and repatriation of children in care elsewhere. The role requires a post-secondary degree in a social or related field, at least 2 years of Indigenous social services experience, a valid driver's licence, and on-call availability. Salary is $58,670 to $70,060.
Responsabilités :
- Represent WRFN interests in child welfare court matters
- Liaise with external child welfare agencies
- Represent WRFN when children are apprehended, adopted or in care
- Assist families in accessing resources
- Work toward repatriation of children in other jurisdictions
Résumé des exigences :
- Post-secondary degree in social work, social science, child and youth care or related field
- Minimum 2 years social services experience in an Indigenous community or organization
- Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and Customary Care Agreement
- Understanding of Anishinaabe language, culture and traditional healing
- Vulnerable Sector Screening Check, First Aid and CPR upon hire
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Source et dates
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- Date publiée par l’employeur
- 2026-10-06
- Première détection par notre source
- 2026-10-08
- Mise à jour du dossier source
- 2026-11-06
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Détails du poste
| Niveau | Intermédiaire |
| Domaine | Services sociaux et communautaires |
| Expérience | 2 an(s) et plus |
| Heures par semaine | 40 (estimé) |
| Déplacements | route : modérés |
| Milieu de travail | Bureau, Chez les clients |
| Position | Assis et debout |
| Exigences physiques | physique faible · ordinateur modéré |
| Permis et certifications | Vulnerable Sector Screening Check, First Aid, CPR |
| Permis de conduire | exigé, avec véhicule |
| Vérifications | secteur vulnérable |
| Formation | Baccalauréat (exigé) |
| Domaines d’études | Social Work, Social Science, Child and Youth Care |
Résumé et détails rédigés par l’IA à partir de l’offre; l’offre de l’employeur fait foi.
Whitefish River First Nation
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BAND REPRESENTATIVE (2 Positions)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Term: Full-Time
Salary Range: $58,670 - $70,060.00
(Subject to education and/or experience or a combination of both)
Position Summary:
The First Nations Band Representative plays a crucial role in advocating for and supporting Whitefish River First Nation children and youth involved in child and family services cases, regardless of their place of residence. Your primary responsibility is to ensure that their voices are heard in court and that their cultural identity is respected and reflected in all decision-making processes. Your work is vital to the Whitefish River First Nation (WRFN).
Responsibilities:
- Represent the interests of WRFN and its members
regarding child welfare matters in court.
- Provide knowledge, awareness, and promotion of WRFN’s interests to courts and external child welfare agencies.
- Liaise between the WRFN and external child welfare agencies.
- Represent the WRFN whenever our children have been apprehended, are being adopted, or are in care.
- Assist with the protocols with external child welfare agencies.
- Assist families in accessing resources and collaborate with other supports for prevention activities.
- Work towards the repatriation of children residing in care in other jurisdictions.
- Compile and document all relevant case-related information and documentation.
*For a complete Job Description, please email: [email protected]
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree in Social Work, Social Science, Child and Youth Care, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years
of experience working in Social Services or a related field
in an Indigenous community or organization.
- Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Must have a Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
Other:
- Able to interpret legislation and legal documents; understand
the Customary Care Agreement and the Child/Family Services Act (CFSA).
- Knowledge of Case Management techniques and Alternative Dispute Mechanisms (i.e., Sharing circles
- Understanding of Anishinaabe language, culture, and traditions as it relates to traditional healing.
- Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal
skills, to be effective in negotiation, advocacy, facilitation, and collection and dissemination of information.
- Must provide an up-to-date and clear Police Vulnerable Sector Screening Check upon hire.
- Must be willing to be on-call for emergency response services regarding child welfare matters.
- Must obtain an up-to-date
First Aid and CPR Certification.
Application Deadline: Opened Until Filled.
Interested applicants must
submit a current resume, cover letter, two
(2) work-related
references, one (1) character reference, along with applicable education diplomas/certifications to:
CONFIDENTIAL: BAND REPRESENTATIVE
Whitefish River First Nation c/o Human Resources
17-A Rainbow Ridge Road, P.O. Box 188; Birch Island, ON P0P1A0
Email: [email protected] Fax: (705)285-4532
Miigwetch to all who apply; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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