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• Use your knowledge and understanding of Child and Youth Worker skills in representing our community's members
• Receive a competitive hourly wage of $35.48 per hour
• Make a true difference to the vibrant community of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation

The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation is a strong, vibrant, and progressive Indigenous community approximately a 1.5‑hour drive from Toronto. Located near the rural community of Port Perry, MSIFN enjoys small‑town living while having close proximity to urban areas. As part of the Anishinabek Nation and signatories to the Williams Treaties and other pre‑confederation treaties, MSIFN is extremely proud of our Indigenous culture and long history of protecting our Aboriginal and Treaty rights. MSIFN owns the Great Blue Heron Casino and creators of the Noozhoo Nokiiyan Economic Development Limited Partnership, demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit and expectation for excellence.

MSIFN encourages team members to be professional, flexible, dynamic, and team players who have a self‑starting attitude and respect for all employees in the workplace. Working within clear lines of authority, MSIFN requires someone who can bring out the best in those who surround them.

MSIFN is a busy First Nation with many capital projects and opportunities ahead. The community and workplace are led by an elected Council of three (a Chief and two Councillors) and a Senior Management Team led by the First Nation Manager, including Managers from Operations, Finance, Human Resources, and Health and Social Services. We value the hard work of our entire workforce and support them with a culture of collaboration and respect.

Currently, the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) is looking for an experienced Child and Youth Worker to join our community and work with our members and management team in Scugog, ON on a full‑time basis. The hours of this role are Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Friday 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. The Child and Youth Worker is required to be onsite Monday to Friday.

As our new Child and Youth Worker, you will report to the Health and Social Services Manager and will be responsible for providing holistic health programs and services with an emphasis on addictions and mental health care and services to members.

The Child and Youth Worker will ensure that the health, safety and well‑being of children and youth are upheld and protected, promoting family strengths with a focus on prevention, early intervention and protection in partnership with individuals, families and communities. Children/youth are cared for with respect of their cultural background and overall quality of life. This shall be achieved through proactive planning and the delivery of organized recreational, prevention, and social programs for children and youth and families. The role of the Child & Youth Worker is to inspire children and youth by being a proficient role model and by demonstrating with their actions the contributions children and youth can make to their community.

• Develop and implement programming and activities focusing on healthy living, life skills, autonomy, personal confidence, self‑esteem, cultural identity, drug‑alcohol prevention, and autonomy.
• Demonstrate and exemplify personal leadership qualities that embody self‑responsibility, community building and positive life choices.
• Plan, carry out and assess developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote the well‑being of each child and that respect and reflect the diverse needs of children, youth and families.
• Ensure recreational, prevention and social programs and events reflect and incorporate MSIFN’s culture and traditions.
• Assist children and youth in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations and provide support.
• Ensure the child and youth environment is healthy and safe for all.
• Ensure positive and effective communication with parents/legal guardians.
• Build proficient interpersonal relationships with children and youth one‑on‑one and in group settings.
• Engage with youth in the creation of an MSIFN Youth Council and provide ongoing support and report on progress.
• Fulfill the mandate of the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program by providing support to parents/caregivers during the prenatal period and extending up to the child’s sixth birthday.
• Maintain program statistics for evaluation, research, and reporting.
• Prepare annual financial budget and work plan related to the program.
• Monitor budget expenses, ensuring programs operate within the approved budget and complete all internal financial reporting.
• Complete financial reporting specific to program funding sources.
• Identify and submit funding proposals as directed.

Pay Rate: $35.48 – G1

• College Diploma in a related social services program (Early Childhood Education and/or Child and Youth Care Worker) – required.
• One year work‑related experience, or three years total experience, or equivalent training and experience as determined by the hiring committee.

• Valid driver’s license and $1M liability insurance.
• CPIC acceptable upon conditional offer.
• Knowledge of child and youth development and trauma‑informed, culturally safe practices.
• Ability to build strong relationships with children, families, Elders, schools, and community partners.
• Planning and delivering programs that promote healthy development and reflect community values.
• Proficient interpersonal skills and other skills that engage families and children/youth to seek services and participate in program activities.
• Capacity to manage crises effectively, using prevention and de‑escalation strategies.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, including accurate reporting and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of MSIFN programs and services.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification – required.

• Alternative Dispute Resolution training – preferred.
• Cultural Sensitivity Training – preferred.

• Work experience with a First Nation or Indigenous Organization – preferred.

• Access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) along with health, dental and vision benefits.
• Short and long‑term disability.
• Employer pension matching scheme of 5%; voluntary contributions can be increased by a further 8%.
• Three weeks of vacation, which increases to five weeks with length of service.
• Additional two weeks off during December to January, seven discretionary days off, and three statutory holidays during office shutdown over the holidays.
• Fourteen statutory holidays throughout the year.
• Bereavement leave of up to five scheduled business days for immediate family and up to three days for extended family.
• Access to the Wellness Motivational Benefit – receive up to $500 twice in a lifetime for attempts at healthy lifestyle changes.
• A commitment to a policy of compensation that is internally and externally competitive and equitable.
• No automatic pay progression; pay progression reviewed in line with professional development, previous experience, seniority, cost of living and market trends.

Apply today to be part of a dynamic and growing community where you will implement processes and make your mark for the better of all.

Current First Aid and CPR certification Required.

Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search (CPIC/VSS) acceptable upon conditional offer. Expenses for CPIC/VSS reimbursed after orientation.