Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families is a multi service non-profit organization serving Inuit children, youth, and their families. We are dedicated to providing cultural, educational, and support services in a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families.

Posting Date

January 22, 2026 Hours Full time Position Status Replacement - Determinate effective until March 31, 2026 Under the supervision of the Manager of Family Well-Being (FWB), the Visitation Program Assistant Worker supports the delivery of community-based programming for families involved with the Children's Aid Society, engages and supports parents using a holistic and family-centred approach and ensures safe spaces for clients in compliance with the current wise practices, relevant legislation and Inuuqatigiit Centre policies and procedures. Plan and implement effective outreach strategies to existing and new families through on-going communications with community and agencies Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate activities for children and their families when participating in access visits Ensure safe and culturally appropriate visits for Inuit children and their families Support the planning and implementation of family/community events and activities Resolve issues that arise in delivery of programming and support to parents Plan and purchase supplies for programs and activities, including food In collaboration with FWB Program Manager, engage community members to support program implementation and uptake.



Plan and deliver community-based services and safe spaces based on the Inuuqatigiit Centre FWB model Plan and facilitate community visitation for families involved with the Children's Aid Society (CAS) in a supportive, trauma-informed and culturally safe manner Support the delivery of visits for Inuit children where custody or adoption may be a factor g evening/weekend programming) Implement a team approach to planning community-based programming and protected spaces e.g. l and-based family camp, monthly family activities, CAS access visits Provide information to the FWB Program Manager for the purpose of local program progress tracking and evaluation; Post secondary education in a related field an asset Working with Inuit communities Medical certification of good health Police Record Check – Vulnerable Sector required in keeping with Inuuqatigiit Centre Personnel Policies and Procedures Fluency in Inuktitut would be an asset Knowledge of the needs of Inuit children, parents & families Knowledge of Inuit and non-Inuit community services and supports Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing In English Ability to operate computer systems and relevant software Strong organizational, program planning, and problem-solving skills.

Enthusiasm, flexibility, dedication and commitment to children Inuuqatigiit Centre is committed to creating a more representative workforce so it can better understand and serve the needs of our Inuit community in Ottawa. Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal record check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

Job descriptions may be obtained by email or on the website. Note that accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

📌 Team Assistant - Full-Time (Canada)
🏢 Inuuqatigiit Centre
📍 Canada