FIRST NATION BAND REPRESENTATIVE

Michipicoten First Nation (MFN) is a vibrant Anishinaabe community located on the white sands (northeast shores) of Lake Superior near Wawa Ontario. The registered population is approximately 1,300 with 70 citizens living on reserve. With a strong sense of community and cultural identity, Michipicoten First Nation strives to maintain harmony and balance with Mother Earth, neighbouring First Nations, and surrounding communities.

Michipicoten First Nation is seeking a permanent, full-time First Nation Band Representative to work from our Sault Ste. Marie office.  This role is critical in serving the children and families of Michipicoten First Nation (MFN) and the incumbent will be a highly motivated individual with exceptional advocacy skills, possessing critical knowledge of the provincial and federal child welfare legislation. This position will act on behalf of MFN as a party under the CYFSA, to advocate for the best interests of children affiliated with MFN and involved with Child Welfare, both on and off reserve.  The First Nation Band Representative, reports to the Band Rep Intake Supervisor and works as part of a social team who delivers a suite of intervention and prevention services to Michipicoten citizens. The Incumbent will be competent and knowledgeable in the Anishinaabe culture and plays a key role in partnership with MFN legal, prevention team members, external child welfare agencies and linking families to supports to ensure the rights of children and families are respected throughout the planning process, court proceedings and works to ensure a culturally appropriate disposition of the case. This position requires an adjusted work schedule to accommodate evenings and weekends to provide services when families are available. Flexible hours and ability to travel is required.