Competition 2025-23 - First Nation Representative Lead (S) - Timmins

Fort Albany First Nation Prevention & Representative Services; Timmins; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A First Nation organization in Timmins is seeking a First Nation Representative Lead to advocate for members involved with Child Welfare agencies. Responsibilities include community consultations, program development, and family support. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Social Work or relevant diploma, along with 3 years of experience in Child Welfare and strong communication skills. Knowledge of the Cree language is a plus. This position offers a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Child Welfare.
• Experience working with First Nations communities.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model.

Responsibilities

• Consult with community representatives and the Band Council.
• Develop and participate in prevention programs.
• Respond to specific requests for service and program development.
• Facilitate cultural revitalization activities.
• Direct family support programs to improve family functioning.

Skills

Community engagement

Child Welfare knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration

Cree language skills

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or Social Services Worker Diploma

Job description

Position: First Nation Representative Lead (S) Term: Contract – Full Time

Department: Child Welfare and Family Services SalaryRange: TBD

Reports to: Child Wellbeing Manager

Posting Date: December 4, 2025 Closing Date: December 18, 2025 @4PM

Summary:

Fort Albany FirstNation provides First Nation Representative support and advocacy to registeredand affiliated Fort Albany First Nation members involved with Child Welfareagencies.

The intention ofthis position is to ensure that any and all notifications from Child Welfareagencies are responded to and addressed within the mandated timeframe. TheFirst Nation Representative Lead will ensure that all members or affiliates ofFort Albany First Nation will have support and advocacy present or availablewhen working with all Child Welfare agencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consult with community representatives and the Band Council to identify community needs.
• Determine priorities in consultation with community leaders and Child Welfare agency.
• Develop and participate in prevention programs designed to address the identified needs of children, youth, and families in the community.
• Respond to specific requests for service and/or program development by completion of a Service Implementation Plan.
• Complete service reviews and track progress in meeting service plan objectives.
• Facilitate and organize cultural revitalization activities involving both the elders and youth of the community.
• Direct staff to provide appropriate family support programs and activities designed to strengthen parenting skills, reduce child/parent conflict, and contribute to improved family functioning.
• Direct staff to provide one-to-one voluntary family support services where the need has been identified by plan of care or protection services in order to prevent children from going into care.
• Refer families to community resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Social Work or Social Services Worker Diploma or willingness to attain.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience with Child Welfare
• A combination of direct experience working with families, groups and organizing community programs.
• Ability to collaborate cooperatively with community leaders, members, and groups.
• Must have experience in working directly with First Nations.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model in the community.
• Ability to speak Cree is an asset.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience in writing proposals would be an asset.
• Participation in Module training required.
• Must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check

Interested applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume along with emailaddresses from three most recent employers to: [e-mail] . We thank all applicants for their interest;however, only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.