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PFC HOUSE PARENT(S)

@ Northern Nishnawbe Education Council (NNEC)

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Sioux Lookout, Ontario

Full-time
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Overview

Northern Nishnawbe Education Council (NNEC) is hiring full-time House Parent(s) at Pelican Falls Centre in Sioux Lookout. The role supervises and cares for ten to twelve Indigenous students living away from home, including cooking, cleaning and daily support. The posting states a modified 4-shifts-on, 4-shifts-off schedule, salary of $61,899 to $73,253 prorated over 26 pay periods, and 13 weeks of vacation.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and care for ten to twelve students
  • Prepare meals and clean the residence
  • Support students living away from home
  • Coordinate student transportation

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum Grade 12 education
  • Knowledge of Indigenous traditions and culture
  • Valid Ontario driver's licence
  • Experience with Indigenous youth an asset
Source and dates

Source type not verified · ontario-employment

Employer posting date
2026-10-27
First seen by our source
2026-11-11
Source record updated
2026-11-11

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, evening, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingCare home, School
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCriminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record, vulnerable sector
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off

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Northern Nishnawbe Education Council (NNEC)

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Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NNEC is a non-profit educational organization. Under the direction of the Sioux Lookout District Chiefs, NNEC delivers secondary and post-secondary education programs and services for First Nations people. NNEC operates Pelican Falls First Nations High School, Pelican Falls Centre, Pelican Falls Wellness Centre, Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, Wahsa Distance Education Centre and has offices in Lac Seul (head office), Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay. NNEC welcomes applications for the following positions:

HOUSE PARENT(S)
PELICAN FALLS CENTRE, Sioux Lookout

Pelican Falls Centre and Pelican Falls First Nations High School are located on approximately 10 acres of land which is home to 180 students from our northern First Nation communities throughout the school year. The House Parent will be responsible for supervising and caring for ten to twelve students attending the Pelican Falls First Nations High School and living at one of the Centres. This will include cooking, cleaning and providing support to the students while living away from their home communities. This position will report to the PFC Manager and/or designate. This position will have a modified work schedule (4 shifts on – 4 shifts off) through the school calendar, salary will be prorated over the full year (26 pay periods).

QUALIFICATIONS:
· Minimum Grade 12 education.

· Experience working in the education field, with Indigenous youth would be considered an asset.

· Thorough knowledge, understanding and sensitivity to Indigenous traditions, culture and values is mandatory.

· Must have a valid Ontario driver license, and be willing to obtain a Class “E” or “B” in order to assist with student transportation.

· Fluency in Oji-Cree, Ojibwe, or Cree is an asset.

· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

· A cooperative attitude when working with PFFNHS staff, students and public.

· Must be self-motivated, organized and able to work both as a team member and/or independently.

SALARY: $61,899 to $73,253

All staff are compensated 13 weeks of vacation either with vacation days,

monetary compensation or a combination of both

**NNEC thanks all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NNEC requires a Criminal Record Check and/or a Vulnerable Sector Check for all positions. This advertisement is to fill existing vacancy(ies) and will remain open until filled.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three references (with written permission for NNEC to contact) to Human Resources, NNEC Head Office, fax (807) 582-3865 or by email to [email protected]

**Please visit www.nnec.on.ca for more career opportunities**

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