POSITION:                  Fire Keeper Patrol Worker 

DEPARTMENT:          Social Development  

COMPETITION #:      2025-053

LOCATION:                Timmins

TERM:                         Full-Time

CLOSING DATE:        November 24, 2025 at 4:00pm EST

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Fire Keeper Patrol Coordinator, the Fire Keeper Patrol Worker is responsible for providing culturally appropriate crisis counselling and case management services. The incumbent will be focused on supporting urban Indigenous members experiencing homelessness, substance abuse/addiction, and mental health issues. The Fire Keeper Patrol Worker will create linkages to necessary external and internal supports and programs. The incumbent will ensure all services are trauma-informed, based on a harm reduction model and culturally responsive to produce positive outcomes for members. The Fire Keeper Patrol Worker will work as a team to support the urban mobile outreach program: Fire Keeper Patrol. The position works collaboratively with community service providers, and volunteers.

REQUIREMENTS

• Social Service Worker Diploma or degree in Social Work, Psychology, or relevant mental health care field an asset.
• Experience working with at risk Indigenous members, Crisis Intervention and or Case Management experience.
• Knowledgeable in areas of trauma, family violence, abuse, addictions, crisis, residential schools, and intergenerational issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and awareness of the history, culture, and unique needs of urban Indigenous people.
• Experience in coordinating events and programs is an asset.
• Knowledge of Indigenous and non-Indigenous community resources and related services
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and computer skills
• Proficiency with computer software including EMR databases.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification is an asset
• A valid Driver’s License is an asset.
• Ability to be flexible and workdays, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Ability to speak in one of the Mushkegowuk Cree dialects, and or/or write in syllabics definite assets.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Mushkegowuk Council offers a competitive compensation package, as well as a cohesive work environment and opportunities for development.

ü Health and Dental Benefits

ü Employee and Family Assistance Program

ü Matched Pension Contributions

ü Generous Vacation and Leave Entitlements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the Council will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM

SUBMIT RESUME AND THREE (3) RECENT WORK REFERENCES with their phone numbers and e-mail addresses, quoting Competition #2025-053 no later than 4:00 PM on November 24, 2025 to:

Human Resources Department

MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL

PO Box 370

Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0                                    

Resumes can be emailed to: jobs@mushkegowuk.ca or faxed to 705-268-3282

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you have any accessibility or special requirements, please let us know and we will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable legislation.