Location: Timmins, ON with travel throughout the district
Job type: Full Time – 35 hours per week
Closing Date: June 18, 2026
-
Ensures the provision of equitable, respectful, and culturally relevant service.
-
Oversees the day-to-day operation of all child protection and support services.
-
Ensures compliance with all legislative requirements, all reporting and documentation requirements, and standards, within prescribed timelines.
-
Provides leadership, direction, guidance, support, and ongoing supervision to a protection team and ensures employee understanding and alignment with mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Kunuwanimano.
-
Maintains effective partnerships with First Nations Councils, elders, committees, and applicable agencies.
-
Ensures the prompt assignment, transfer and closing of cases and maintains detailed records and systems for tracking cases.
-
Responds to issues and complaints, in accordance with the procedures and protocols detailed in the Complaint Review Process, Serious Occurrences and Service Reviews.
-
Participates in the ongoing evaluation and review of programs and services, to ensure, the provision of culturally appropriate and relevant services to First Nations children, families, and caregivers.
-
Opportunity to work with a dynamic team with career growth across multiple departments.
-
KCFS prides itself in providing its employees with job security, competitive wages and a safe working environment.
-
Training opportunities to support your success in the role.
-
A defined contribution benefit pension plan (OMERS).
-
Comprehensive Health Plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance.
-
Competitive vacation leaves.
-
MSW or BSW with previous child welfare experience within First Nations communities.
-
Two (2) years of previous supervisory experience within a social service context.
-
Comprehensive knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act.
-
Must possess a valid “G” Ontario Driver’s license, be willing to travel, able to work flexible hours, able to work independently and provide on-call services when required.
-
Must produce clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
-
Ability to speak a native language considered a major asset.
-
Demonstrate excellent management, problem solving, negotiating, decision making, planning, and communication skills.
-
Demonstrate excellent analytical skills to evaluate program needs and results.
-
Demonstrate the ability to organize and prioritize a variety of competing and urgent demands.
-
Knowledge of and experience with word processors and/or database systems.
Please refer to our website: www.kunuwanimano.com for employment opportunities.
At Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services, we walk together in the spirit of respect, learning, and community. Our approach to hiring reflects our commitment to Indigenous-led service, Nation-based healing, and creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported.
We encourage applications from First Nations individuals, particularly those from Treaty 9 communities and our partner Nations. We honour education, professional experience, and the deep knowledge that comes from culture, community, and lived experience.
As an equitable employer, we welcome applications from all qualified persons, including those who identify as Two-Spirit, LGBTQ+, non-binary, francophone, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
AI tools may be utilized to support recruitment processes, such as resume screening and candidate matching, while ensuring compliance with privacy laws and ethical standards. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by qualified professionals to maintain fairness and transparency.
Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify.
Meegwetch to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
