Intake and Investigation Worker / Competition 2026-INTAKE-015

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

Job summary

Tikinagan Child & Family Services is seeking an Intake/Investigation Worker in a remote Canadian community. The role addresses reports of child at-risk situations, conducts referrals, and helps determine safety for children, guided by the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model.

Travel is required, with preference for Indigenous candidates, and a starting salary of $69,040. The position emphasizes confidentiality, cultural knowledge, and community involvement, with training support and no remote

Qualifications

• Interest in working with children and youth.
• Experience with raising a family, working with children, or being part of community life in small remote communities.
• Willing to attend training as required.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Valid driver’s license or willingness to obtain license.
• Travel is a requirement.
• No Remote Work Available.
• No Relocation Assistance Available.

Skills

Interest in children and youth work

Indigenous culture knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Computer literacy

Tools

Computer literacy

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.