Position Vacancy: (1) One Permanent Child Protection Worker position is available. Applications from interested and qualified internal candidates are invited for this position.

May be expected to work irregular hours as required by the needs of children, youth and families on the Worker’s caseload. Hours may include evenings and weekends. Scheduling will be arranged with and approved by the Supervisor.

The major components of the position are:

Accountable to: Team and Department to be assigned.

Duties include:

Ongoing Protection: toprovide investigation/assessment and ongoing child protection services to eligible families as per the Intervention Spectrum/the Ministry’s Child Protection Standards and agency policies/standards; carry out the tasks and duties as outlined in the for Ongoing Child Protection Worker.

Intake - Protection: to ensure the protection of children by receiving initial referrals and investigating as per the Intervention Spectrum/the Ministry’s Child Protection Standards and agency policies/standards; carry out the tasks and duties as outlined in the for Intake Child Protection Worker.

Qualifications:

- Authorized Child Protection Worker would be considered an asset;
- Bilingual- French language speaking would be considered an asset
- Indigenous Social Work Degree, BSW, or BA with direct child welfare experience will be considered an asset. Consideration will be given to other educational backgrounds such as a College Diploma in Social Services or Child & Youth Work.
- Successful completion of the Child Protection Standards (CPS) and Eligibility Spectrum (ES) Training; (Please note: This training will be provided to those who have not completed)
- Ability to identify your own privilege and biases and how they impact your daily work - particularly racism; anti-Black racism; anti-Indigenous racism; heterosexism,



transgender inequity and classism.
- Indigenous persons, persons with experience working with Indigenous communities, and/or lived experience within these communities would be considered an asset;
- Knowledge of Indigenous history, people and communities and a demonstrated ability to engage with the communities would be considered an asset;
- A strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, heritages and traditions would be considered an asset;
- Preference will be given to persons with extensive experience working with other cultural communities, and/or possess lived experience within these communities.
- Preference will be given to persons with a solid understanding of other cultures, heritages and traditions; and a commitment to developing the highest quality culturally-appropriate service possible for the various communities that we serve.

Salary:as per the Collective Agreement (Protection Grid) Range $56,813 - $89,789 Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply in writing to Human Resources not later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday October 20, 2026.

Sarnia Lambton Children’s Aid Society (SLCAS) is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. SLCAS strives for inclusivity, and representative hiring practices to respond to the communities we serve. The agency welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. SLCAS does not utilize Artificial Intelligence in our screening process

Pay: $56,813.00-$89,789.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Child Protection Worker (Sarnia)
🏢 Sarnia-Lambton Children's Aid Society
📍 Sarnia