ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Band Designate supports children, youth, and families through a preventative, culturally grounded approach guided by the Cree Way of Life and the Onion Lake Cree Nation Ohpikinawasowin Law. The role advocates for children and families, promotes family reunification, and ensures children remain connected to their families, community, and culture.

Responsibilities include responding to child apprehension notices, attending court proceedings, developing culturally appropriate plans, educating caregivers and service providers on Child Law, and collaborating with community partners to address family needs. The position also involves identifying cultural supports, maintaining documentation,

preparing reports, and providing guidance to government agencies and leadership while protecting children’s rights and well-being and upholding Onion Lake Cree Nation’s laws, traditions, and values

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

- B.S.W. or B.I.S.W.



required to register with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers
- 3 years experience in the delivery of Child and Family Services.
- Clear criminal record with vulnerable sector.
- Valid class 5 driver’s license with acceptable abstract
- Robust understanding and empathy of the impacts of Residential Scool and the current generational impacts.
- Knowledge and experience of Wahkotowin, Kinship.
- Knowledge in Cree Language and Cree way of life

WHAT WE OFFER

- Comprehensive benefit package effective on first day of employment.
- EAP program
- Wellness and Healing program
- Travel allowance after the 3-month probationary period
- Pension matching up to 8%
- Professional development
- Paid time off (PTO), including vacation and sick leave
- Competitive compensation

📌 Band Designate (Onion Lake)
🏢 Onion Lake Family Services
📍 Onion Lake