Employment Opportunity
Band Representative
Competition #BR-01-2025
Job Location: Constance Lake, ON

Position Summary: 

Under the direct supervision of the Lead Band Representative, Constance Lake First Nation requires a Community Band Representative to advocate/represent registered/affiliated with First Nation members that are involved with any/all Child Welfare Agencies throughout Canada.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Experience working with First Nation people 
• Fully understand Customary Care Agreements
•  Social Work Diploma/or related Fully understand the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA)
• Knowledge of our community and its practices
•  Knowledge of the history of Child Welfare as it pertains to Aboriginal communities Strong verbal and written skills
•  Experience developing detailed plans and critical path timelines as well as managing deadlines and completing priorities
•  Must have analytical and problem-solving skills
•  Must have a valid Drivers G license
•  Must have the ability to develop Court Documentation as required
•  Must have the ability to coordinate time management to work with numerous families
•  Must have the ability to provide documentation to Chief and Council when requested
•  Will be subject to undergo a Drug and/or Alcohol test prior to being hired and pass the test.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Provide support services to Constance Lake First Nation members that are involved or may be involved with Child and Family Services
•  Provide child welfare advocacy to our membership in Constance Lake, ON
•  Establish and develop an active working relationship with all Child and Family Services
•  Ensure that Customary Care is practiced with all Band members before court is considered
•  Participate in all Service Plans, Plan of Care, or Service development for our Band Members
•  Consultation with Agencies for CCAs prior to seeking approval from Leadership.
• Present in camera sessions monthly with a report to Chief and Council or when required
• To practice confidentiality to its fullest with our Band Members
• Perform other duties as assigned or as required.

To apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and three (3) recent employment references with permission to contact, quoting competition #BR-01-2025 via:

Email: resumes@clfn.on.ca
Fax: (705) 463-2222
In person: 37 Wawaskashoo St. Constance Lake First Nation Band Office