Intake and Investigation Worker – Thunder Bay – Competition #2026-INTAKE-021

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

Job summary

Tikinagan Child & Family Services seeks Intake/Investigation Workers to respond to reports of children at risk and assess safety in remote Northern Ontario communities. The role includes investigating referrals and helping determine safety, guided by the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model.

Required are strong communication skills, willingness to train, knowledge of Indigenous culture, and a valid driver’s license with travel. Remote work is not available; relocation assistance is not provided.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with children and youth.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license or willingness to obtain driver’s license.
• Travel is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reports of children at risk of harm and assess safety.
• Help determine if children are safe and arrange least intrusive protective measures as needed.

Skills

Interest in children & youth

Willing to attend training

Indigenous culture knowledge

Communication skills

Driver's license

Travel required

Tools

Computer experience

Job description

Starting Salary $69,040.

Salary $69,040.Intake/Investigation Workers play a key role in responding to reports of children at risk of harm. Intake/Investigation Workers nvestigate 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.