Director, (In-Training) Well-Being Services

Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC); Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national indigenous organization is seeking a Director of Well-Being Services to manage and implement programs for child and family well-being. The role requires collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and community teams to provide advocacy and quality services for First Nations. Candidates should have strong management skills, knowledge of financial practices, and experience in culturally sensitive child services. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within the communities served.

Qualifications

• Experience in child and family services management.
• Knowledge of culturally sensitive practices.
• Strong leadership in community service settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement child and family advisory programs.
• Provide specialized advice and support to stakeholders.
• Ensure quality outcomes for community-focused services.

Skills

Management skills

Financial management

Advocacy skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

December 18, 2025

The Position

This position will transition from Director, In-Training to the full working level of the Director of Well-Being Services due to the backfilling of a retirement. Both employees will work side-by-side in performance of the role, while in the transitionary period. During the transitionary period, the Director In-Training will be supervised by the existing Director of Well-Being Services.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Director, of Well-being, is responsible for the overall management, development, and implementation of second-level child and family advisory, protection, and training programs and services. The position will support the Tribal Council’s member First Nations by providing advocacy and support services, prevention services, and programming to assist in the well-being of our families. The role will provide expert specialized advice to STC and various stakeholders. The position is accountable for the sound financial management of the Well-being department along with the monitoring of best practices from Saskatchewan and other jurisdictions to help communities achieve the devolution of culturally sensitive child and family services and supports. As part of the senior management team, the position will actively participate in the overall strategic plan and develop strategies that achieve the goals and priorities established by the Board of Directors. Provides direction and leadership to a large team of community-focused child and family services staff to ensure the highest quality of care and outcomes for the STC communities and child and family services.

Application Process

Job posting closes January 23, 2026, at 4:30pm. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter along with three (3) references to:

Internal postings are open to qualified band members of Kristin Saulteaux Nation, Mistawasis Nehiyawak, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Muskoday First Nation, One Arrow First Nation, Whitecap Dakota First Nation, Yellow Quill First Nation, or eligible current employees of the Saskatoon Tribal Council.

Applicants are required to state how they meet the eligibility requirements in their cover letter.

* Community Postings are STC member First Nation employment opportunities – open for application by the general public