Band Representative

Company: Child & Family Services – Band Rep Unit, Social Services

BAND REPRESENTATIVE – 048-26-2

Child & Family Services – Band Rep Unit,

Social Services

Full-time & Contract (Multiple Vacancies)

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, April 8, 2026  for with Child & Family Services – Band Rep Unit, Social Services. The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website.   

Online applications accepted through https://www.sixnations.ca/careers/

NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED. Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

JOB SUMMARY: The Band Representative (Band Rep) reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor of the Band Representatives of Child and Family Services.

The Band Representatives acts as the proxy to the Six Nations Elected Council in Child Welfare/Protection matters provincially, nationally and the United States. The Band’s Representative is responsible for ensuring that all services to Six Nations children, young persons and their families are provided in a manner that recognizes their culture, heritage, traditions, connection to their communities, and the concept of the extended family. Also, Six Nations children, young persons and their families receive information, support and advocacy in relation to all child protection court proceedings and participate in all meetings as it relates to our members involvement in the Child Welfare system. Will conduct the process of repatriation through the Band Representative; and for the performance of other related duties as determined by the Band Representative Supervisor. Under the direction of the Supervisor of Band Representatives for conducting the process of repatriation through the Band Representative function according to the provisions of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act; and for the performance of other related duties as determined by the Supervisor of the Band Representative Unit.

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *