About Us

Whitefish River First Nation is a vibrant and close-knit community committed to strengthening its governance, culture, and people. They are dedicated to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and culturally grounded workplace that supports the well-being of their community/band members and employees.

Position Summary:

The First Nations Band Representative plays a crucial role in advocating for and supporting Whitefish River First Nation children and youth involved in child and family services cases, regardless of their place of residence. Your primary responsibility is to ensure that their voices are heard in court and that their cultural identity is respected and reflected in all decision-making processes. Your work is vital to the Whitefish River First Nation (WRFN)

Key Responsibilities:

- Represent the interests of WRFN and its members regarding child welfare matters in court.
- Provide knowledge, awareness, and promotion of WRFN’s interests to courts and external child welfare agencies.
- Liaise between the WRFN and external child welfare agencies.
- Represent the WRFN whenever our children have been apprehended, are being adopted, or are in care.
- Assist with the protocols with external child welfare agencies.
- Assist families in accessing resources and collaborate with other supports for prevention activities.
- Work towards the repatriation of children residing in care in other jurisdictions.
- Compile and document all relevant case-related information and documentation.

Qualifications:

- Post-secondary degree in Social Work, Social Science, Child and Youth Care, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in Social Services or a related field in an Indigenous community or organization.
- Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.




- Must have a Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.

Other:

- Able to interpret legislation and legal documents; understand

the Customary Care Agreement and the Child/Family Services Act (CFSA).
- Knowledge of Case Management techniques and Alternative Dispute Mechanisms (i.e., Sharing circles.
- Understanding of Anishinaabe language, culture, and traditions as it relates to traditional healing.
- Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal

skills, to be effective in negotiation, advocacy, facilitation, and collection and dissemination of information.
- Must provide an up-to-date and explicit Police Vulnerable Sector Screening Check upon hire.
- Must be willing to be on-call for emergency response services regarding child welfare matters.
- Must obtain an up-to-date

First Aid and CPR Certification. Upon hire, the successful candidate must submit a Police Criminal Reference Check. **

Application Deadline: Opened Until Filled.

Interested applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter, two (2) work-related references, one (1) character reference, along with applicable education diplomas/certifications to:

CONFIDENTIAL: BAND REPRESENTATIVE c/o Human Resources

Whitefish River First Nation

17-A Rainbow Ridge Road, P.O. Box 188; Birch Island, ON P0P1A0

Email applications can be emailed to [email protected]

At Whitefish River First Nation, we value diversity and inclusion. Miigwetch to all who apply; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $58,670.00-$70,060.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 BAND REPRESENTATIVE (2 Positions) (Birch Island)
🏢 Whitefish River First Nation
📍 Birch Island