Intake and Investigation Worker / Competition # 2026-INTAKE-008

Tikinagan Child & Family Services; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tikinagan Child & Family Services in Ontario seeks Intake/Investigation Workers to respond to reports of children at risk of harm. You will investigate referrals, help determine safety, and support least intrusive protective measures.

The Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model guides all staff to raise our children within a team-based approach. Travel is required; remote work and relocation assistance are not available.

Qualifications

• Experience with children/youth and community life in small remote communities.
• Willing to attend required training.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and lived experience preferred.
• Ability to speak Oji-cree or Ojibway is an asset.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills; good time management.
• Valid driver’s license or willingness to obtain one.
• Travel is a requirement for this role.
• No remote work available; no relocation assistance available.

Skills

Interest in working with children andy

Willingness to attend training

Knowledge of Indigenous culture

Ojibway/Oji-Cree language ability

Basic verbal and written communication

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to travel

Confidentiality

Job description

Starting Salary $69,040.

Intake/Investigation Workers play a key role in responding to reports of children at risk of harm. Intake/Investigation Workers investigate referrals regarding abuse or neglect and help determine if children are safe. If they aren’t safe, Intake/Investigation Workers help to put in place the least intrusive measures to protect children. The work of Intake/Investigation Workers and all our staff is guided by our Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model – everyone working together to raise our children.

Qualifications:

• This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons of First Nations Ancestry will be given preference. We invite applicants to Self-Identify if Indigenous, Metis or Inuit.
• Interest in working with children and youth. Experience with raising a family, working with children, or being a part of community life in small remote communities.
• Willing to attend training as required.
• Knowledge of and lived experience with the Indigenous culture.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills and personal time management.
• Ability to speak Oji‑cree or Ojibway is an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Computer experience is an asset, but not required.
• Valid driver’s license or willingness to obtain driver’s license.
• Travel is a requirement.
• No Remote Work Available.
• No Relocation Assistance Available.