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BAND REPRESENTATIVE

@ M'Chigeeng First Nation

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Ontario

On-siteFull-time3+ years experience
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Overview

M'Chigeeng First Nation is hiring a full-time Band Representative in Health Services to advocate for band membership children in child protection matters. The role involves court advocacy, intake and assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention, reporting to the Family Resources Supervisor. The posting states a regular full-time position with a benefits and pension package, classified as Community Services Level 4.

Responsibilities:

  • Advocate for band children at child protection hearings
  • Complete intakes, assessments and care plans
  • Develop safety plans and alternative family placements
  • Respond to family crisis situations
  • Submit statistical reports to C&C

Requirements summary:

  • College diploma in human resources or relevant program, or 3-5 years First Nation community experience
  • Knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act
  • BSW or social work diploma preferred
  • Ontario College of Social Workers registration preferred
  • Current vulnerable sector screening required

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Child protectionVulnerable sector check

Benefits mentioned

Retirement plan
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Employer posting date
2025-06-08
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: minimal
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
EducationCollege diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyHuman Resources, Social Work
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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M'Chigeeng Anishinabek will be a vibrant progressive proud, Ojibwe-speaking First Nation. Our people will be healthy, self-reliant, respectful of our obligations to Mother Earth, and culturally grounded, showing mutual respect and support for all people.

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M'Chigeeng Anishinabek will be a vibrant progressive proud, Ojibwe-speaking First Nation. Our people will be healthy, self-reliant, respectful of our obligations to Mother Earth, and culturally grounded, showing mutual respect and support for all people.

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IndustryGovernment Relations Services
Company size51-200 employees
Organization typeGovernment Agency
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Job description

Band Representative

Department: Health Services
Classification/Level: Community Services Level 4
Employment Status: Regular Full-Time (Benefits & Pension Package)

Reporting Relationship
The Band Representative will report to the Family Resources Supervisor.

Position Summary
The Band Representative will represent MFN band membership children regardless of location, before the courts. The Band Representative will ensure the heritage; cultural traditions, identity and rights of M’Chigeeng First Nation children are protected and preserved by all parties involved in child welfare matters.

Essential Functions

  • Adhere to all MFN Protocols & By laws.
  • Act as an advocate at all child protection hearings and to lobby for prevention and intervention solutions directly affecting band membership children.
  • Process intakes and assessments, obtains informed consent, collects client family background/case history, and develops a plan of care.
  • Works with clients and appropriate workers to assess situations, identify issues and develop safety plans.
  • Practices strict confidentiality, privacy, ethical and non-bias approaches. g
  • Assists to seek appropriate extended family placements and develop alternative safety plans in consideration of the child’s needs and prevention of removal from community.
  • Respond and intervene in family crisis situations where children require immediate attention and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
  • Submits statistical reports to C&C pursuant to By-Law Care of Children of the Members MFN # 01/01.
  • Accompany CAS workers with daily visits/investigations.

Qualifications & Requirements

Preferred

  • BSW and/or College Diploma in Social Work.
  • In good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Minimum

  • College Diploma in Human Resources or relevant program of study or Post-Secondary Diploma program in relevant field of study or 3-5 years related work experience in a First Nation community.
  • Knowledge and clear understanding of the Child & Family Services Act.

Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Rationale: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a VSS clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault, or related charges. The VSS must be current 30-days and must be an original.

Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference that will be contacted upon a successful interview) and education certifications to:

Band Representative

[email protected]
c/o Human Resources
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)

LATE OR INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.

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