Halton Children’s Aid Society JOB POSTING # 08-26

Community Child Protection Worker

POSITION TYPE:

Two (2) Regular, Full Time Positions

Two (2) Temporary, Full Time Positions (For a period of up to one (1) year)

Hybrid (two (2) days in-office/week)

EMPLOYEE GROUP:

CUPE Local 2501 Band 6

SALARY RANGE:

$64,658.52 - $93,708.96

DEPARTMENT:

Community Protection Services

REPORTS TO:

Community Protection Services Supervisor

POSTING DATE:

July 24, 2026

POSTING TYPE:

For existing positions

Knowledge, Education, Experience, Skills and Attributes

Qualifications

- MSW, BSW (preferred), or one of the following alternative degrees with the specified years of experience:
- Master’s Degree in a human services discipline and a minimum of three years satisfactory experience working with children and families.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a human services discipline and a minimum of three years satisfactory experience working with children and families.

- Previous child welfare experience considered a strong asset.

General Skills and Attributes

- Superior and effective communication and time management skills.
- Knowledge of normal growth and development of children and common deviations.
- Ability to deal with difficult situations and utilize crisis intervention skills.
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other agencies, professionals and colleagues.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and to write clear, concise reports.
- Ability to prioritize workload within competing demands and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Valid Ontario Drivers License and a vehicle available for work purposes.
- Actively upholds the principles identified in the Society’s Code of Conduct.
- Passion and commitment to an inclusive workplace; respecting and valuing the diversity of every individual.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion





- Responsive to the knowledge and understanding of the culture, history and current oppressions experienced by marginalized communities and communities that are overrepresented in the child welfare system, including Indigenous, racialized and the 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
- Fosters an inclusive and accessible environment where all employees, service recipients and volunteers are respected.
- Strong knowledge, understanding and experience working within an equity and anti-oppressive, anti-racism practice framework, including knowledge of the 11 One Vision One Voice Race Equity practices and the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.
- Ensures ethnic, spiritual, linguistic, familial, and cultural differences are respected.
- Acts in accordance with and incorporates the Society's Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, Equal Prospect and Anti-Discrimination, Harassment & Discrimination policies, etc.

The Halton Children’s Aid Society is an equal opportunity employer.

The Halton Children’s Aid Society is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and members of the public are respected. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the Halton Children’s Aid Society, we will only contact those selected for an interview. All interviewed candidates will be asked to provide a minimum of two supervisory references.

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at ext. 0775. Human Resources will work with the applicant and the interview committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

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📌 Community Child Protection Worker (Burlington)
🏢 Halton Children's Aid Society
📍 Burlington