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Animakee Wa Zhing #37 are looking for a First Nation Representative! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!

Reporting to the Director of Child & Family Advocacy, the First Nation Representative (FNR) plays a key role in representing both the interests of Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation and the children and families that use the services of the Child & Family Advocacy (CFA) department. The FNR is responsible to represent and advocate for First Nation members that are involved with child welfare agencies throughout Canada. The FNR also has a key role in delivering the programs and services for the CFA department. We are recruiting two (2) FNR positions to support the community.

Perks & Benefits:

  • Employer-paid health and dental benefits
  • Company-matched pension plan
  • Company-owned vehicle
  • 4-day work week
  • 2 weeks paid vacation as Christmas (annually)
  • Statutory and Indigenous holidays
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Employer Name: Animakee Wa Zhing #37
City: One (1) in Kenora, ON & One (1) in Regina Bay, ON
Province: ON
Application Deadline: January 29th, 2026
Email: jobs@nwa37.ca
Hours of Work: Full-Time
Job Type: Full-Time
Wages: TBD
Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:

  • Works closely with the Director of Child & Family Advocacy (Director) and Chief & Council during the creation and transition of services for the community.
  • Works with the Director to ensure alignment between Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation strategic priorities and the work of the First Nations Representative Program.
  • Serves as the main contact between the First Nation and child & family services (CFS) providers.
  • Exercises the rights and responsibilities of the First Nation under “An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit, Metis, Children, Youth and Families.”
  • Builds and maintains trusting relationships with all levels of government, community member rights- holders, stakeholders, and the community and families.
  • Represents Animakee Wa Zhing #37 during judicial proceedings, while making presentations and decisions that affect the lives of the First Nation’s children and families.
  • Maintains an empathetic and supportive demeanour to the First Nation’s children and families.
  • Is the main contact for the First Nation’s children and families helping them understand the provincial, territorial, and federal laws, and how the CFA department works at Animakee Wa Zhing #37.
  • Developing and monitoring protocols forservice agreements with CFS providers.
  • Participates in the development, delivery, and monitoring of culturally inclusive CFA programs including: family planning; preventative services; child development programs; parenting programs, safety planning/protection services; reunification services; and post-majority plans.
  • Supporting customary care, kinship care, and alternative care arrangements.
  • Providing or arranging for traditional alternative dispute resolution (eg: circle processes and Indigenous approaches) for the First Nation’s children and families receiving service.
  • Monitoring agreements and care plans with service providers and addressing issues of non-compliance. Works with the Director where necessary to make changes.
  • Using a variety of teaching techniques including supportive counselling, modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcement, to support healthy children and healthy families.
  • Encourages clients to practice self-help skills, and offers culturally inclusive skill development services for children, parents, families, and caregivers.
  • Attends and actively takes part in staff, family, and community meetings as needed.
Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:

  • Post-secondary degree, certificate, or diploma in Indigenous studies, community or social services, child & family services, legal, education or another regulated related field.
  • Experience working in social services, legal services, family services, community services, education or with a First Nations organization.
  • Combinations of lesser experience/education will be considered.
  • Experience developing and delivering programs in a child welfare environment.
  • Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation including; Ontario; Child, Youth, and Family Services Act, and “An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit, Metis, Children, Youth and Families.”
  • Ability to collaborate with leaders during times of transition to get the CFA department operational.
  • Strong knowledge of First Nation cultural values and traditions.
  • Knowledge of court processes and systems, including filing of court documents.
  • Ability to use an electronic and paper file system and keep confidential files secure.
  • Ability to stay current on industry regulations and government updates.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to shift priorities regularly.
  • Advanced people skills with the ability to interact respectfully in the workplace and community.
  • Advanced communications skills, both oral and written, to communicate effectively and respectfully in the workplace and community.
  • Ability to remain calm during emotional or emergency situations involving families and children.
  • Strong ethics with the ability maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Strong computer and typing skills including use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, be on-call, or do overtime when needed (includes weekends).
  • Current First Aid and CPR Level C an asset.
  • Ability to complete other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment:

  • Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates.
  • Current and acceptable criminal record check.
  • Current and Clear Child Abuse Registry Check.
  • Valid Class G Driver’s licence and willingness use First Nation vehicle to travel for work.
  • Willing to take paid education to improve skills if not fully qualified for the position when hired.
How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting: Interested applicants can apply via email to jobs@nwa37.ca

When applying, you MUST include a cover letter addressing the position, detailed resume, and 3 references. We thank all applicants for applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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