Employment Opportunities with Saugeen First Nation#29

Position Overview: Saugeen Early Learning Services is looking for an experienced Child Care Centre Manager to oversee and operate the Child Care Centre of Saugeen First Nation. The Child Care Centre Manager is responsible for daily operations, development, administration, and evaluation of the childcare centre. Complying with all legislative and regulatory requirements, such as finances, policy and regulations, and health and safety. Coaching educators to build and support ongoing professional development, as well as annual performance reviews. Engaging and managing a team, peers and program partners, holding regular team meetings to share information and gather feedback. Engaging with centre children and families through various channels such as in person, emails, centre.

Providing regular centre updates to the Director of Education and Early Years and ensuring programming spaces accommodate the community needs for childcare. Acting as a role model for educators, children and families.
Application Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:30pm

Position Overview: The Director of Health & Wellness reports to the Band Administrator (BA) and provides strategic direction, leadership, and subject-matter expertise for the planning, management, and development of the Nation’s health and wellness programs and services. The Director is responsible for leading initiatives and projects, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with all applicable provincial and federal regulations. This role supports enhanced service delivery by strengthening access to both Western and traditional medical and wellness approaches, while fostering culturally respectful, community-centred care. The Director works collaboratively with leadership, staff, partners, and community members to improve health outcomes and support the overall wellbeing of Saugeen First Nation.
Application Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:30pm

Position Overview: The Director of Infrastructure reports to the Band Administrator (BA) and provides strategic direction, expertise, and leadership for the management, maintenance, and development of the Nation’s infrastructure. The successful candidate will lead projects, optimize operations, and ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulations.
Application Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:30pm

*Applicants from the previous posting will be included with this round of applications for the Director of Infrastructure.

Position Overview: The Community Activator will provide quality recreation and physical activity opportunities for community members of Saugeen First Nation under the C.A.R.A. program.
Application Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:30pm

Application Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:30pm

Position Overview: Provide support to Indigenous and Non-Indigenous women and children who have been or are at risk. Under the direct supervision of the Kabaeshiwim Manager, the Relief Worker is responsible for the provision of crisis support, advocacy, information, and referral services for residents of the shelter and clients from the crisis line and walk-in services, within the philosophy and guidelines of the Saugeen First Nation #29.
Application Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:30pm

Position Overview: Provide support to Indigenous and Non-Indigenous women and children who have been or are at risk. Under the direct supervision of the Kabaeshiwim Manager, the Relief Worker is responsible for the provision of crisis support, advocacy, information, and referral services for residents of the shelter and clients from the crisis line and walk-in services, within the philosophy and guidelines of the Saugeen First Nation #29.
Application Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:30pm

Employment Opportunities with ZNDN

Position Overview: The Post Majority Worker provides culturally grounded support, advocacy, and guidance to youth transitioning out of care and entering adulthood. This role helps youth aged 18–26 build the skills, confidence, and connections necessary to achieve independence while maintaining strong ties to their community, culture, and identity. The Worker ensures youth have access to housing, education, employment, life skills, and wellness supports in a holistic and respectful way.
Application Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm

Position Overview: The Family Wellness Worker provides culturally grounded, community-based support to families and individuals, promoting holistic wellbeing and healing. Rooted in the values of love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth, the Family Wellness Worker supports families through prevention, advocacy, crisis intervention, and referral services. The role focuses on strengthening family relationships, building capacity, supporting mental health and wellness, and connecting families with both traditional and mainstream resources.
Application Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm

Position Overview: The Family Violence & Transitional Support Coordinator provides culturally grounded, trauma-informed, and family-centered support to children, youth, and families experiencing family violence or transition-related challenges. Reporting to the Director of Minogi’aawas, this role supports families in accessing holistic services, navigating complex systems, and building safe, healthy, and culturally connected pathways. The Coordinator plays a vital role in helping families restore stability, maintain cultural connections, and strengthen resilience, all within the framework of the Nation’s laws, teachings, and child and family wellbeing mandate.

The role combines crisis intervention, advocacy, education, and case coordination with culturally rooted supports, ensuring services are prevention-focused, family-centered, and aligned with Indigenous ways of knowing. The Coordinator also collaborates with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, program teams, and community partners to ensure transitional support upholds the Nation’s governance and cultural priorities.
Application Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm

Position Overview: The Family Engagement & Enhancement Coordinator is responsible for leading culturally grounded, prevention-focused, and family-centered engagement strategies that strengthen the wellbeing, safety, and unity of families within Saugeen First Nation. Working under the direction of the Director of Minogi’aawas, this role supports Nation-led efforts to ensure families remain connected to their community, culture, and supports, in alignment with Saugeen’s laws, teachings, and inherent jurisdiction over child and family wellbeing.

The Coordinator works directly with families, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, youth, and community partners to strengthen relationships, identify support needs, and coordinate holistic programs and activities that promote family wellness. A key responsibility includes planning, coordinating, and delivering family-focused events, gatherings, and cultural activities that build connection, support healing, and foster cultural pride.

This role plays an essential part in ensuring that family voices are heard, respected, and meaningfully incorporated into planning, service delivery, and Nation-directed child and family wellbeing pathways.
Application Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm

The Child Well-being Worker plays a central role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Saugeen First Nation children. Reporting to the Child Well-being Manager, the worker will engage directly with children, families, and community partners to assess and respond to child safety concerns, develop culturally grounded care plans, and provide ongoing support to strengthen family and community connections.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of Indigenous approaches to wellness, child development, and healing practices, and uphold the values of Zaag’idiwin – love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth.
Application Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm