Employment Opportunity

Prevention & Wellbeing Manager

Location: Apitisawin and Taykwa Tagamou Nation
Department: Social Services
Reports to: Director of Social Services

About the Role

The Prevention & Wellbeing Manager leads Taykwa Tagamou Nation's prevention services for children, youth, families, and the community. Reporting to the Director of Social Services, the Manager supervises the prevention and wellbeing team and coordinates the programs they deliver, ensuring the work is carried out in keeping with the TTN Child Wellbeing Law and Service Delivery Model. The Manager also builds partnerships with community programs and outside agencies, strengthens the capacity of the team, and advances culturally grounded programming shaped by community priorities.

Responsibilities

·       Consult with community members and leadership to identify needs, priorities, and            opportunities for prevention and wellbeing services.

·       Plan, develop, implement, and review prevention programs and Service                         Implementation Plans for children, youth, families, and the community.

·       Supervise, guide, and support assigned staff, monitor progress against service                  objectives, and build a strong, collaborative team.

·       Ensure programs and services align with the TTN Child Wellbeing Law, Service                Delivery Model, organizational policies, and strategic goals.

·       Oversee cultural revitalization activities involving Elders and youth, and family                  support programming that strengthens parenting skills, improves family functioning,          and helps prevent children from entering care.

·       Liaise with Band Representatives, child welfare agencies, Children’s Aid Societies,          and other service providers, and maintain service agreements and productive                    partnerships.

·       Consult with the Director of Social Services on programs, budgets, clients, staffing,          and service concerns, and maintain confidentiality, accurate documentation, and              reporting.

Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or a Social Service Worker diploma.

·       Five to ten years of experience in the social services field, including two to five                  years in a management position.

·       Experience working directly with First Nations children, youth, families, and                        community programs.

·       Working knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and related                      legislation, and of case management, crisis response, and reporting.

·       Understanding of the impacts of residential schools, and a commitment to culturally          grounded, non-punitive healing approaches derived from Cree culture.

·       Valid Class G driver’s licence, willingness to travel and work flexible hours, and a              satisfactory Criminal Record Check prior to employment.

·       Knowledge of Cree culture and land-based activities, and the ability to speak Cree,          are considered assets.

Taykwa Tagamou Nation offers a competitive compensation package subject to qualifications and experience; group medical insurance: extended health, dental, life, AD&D and Pension Plan benefits.

How to apply:

Please include these documents in your submission:

·       Letter of Application/Cover Letter

·       Resume

·       Three recent work references (one being from your most recent supervisor/manager)

·       Copies of Certificate(s) of Qualification

   By email:         resumes@taykwatagamou.com

   By Fax:               705-272-5785

  By mail:             P.O. Box 3310, RR#2, Cochrane, ON. P0L 1C0

Deadline to submit application:

SEPTEMBER 24 2026

This competition is open to qualified internal and external candidates. A complete job description is available upon request. Preference and priority will be given to qualified Taykwa Tagamou Nation applicants. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.                                                                                                                                      Posted: September 10 2026