The Navigator will monitor the progress of the treatment plan through case consultations and follow-up sessions and will engage further resources as required. This form of advocacy will not only provide education about traditional practices to service providers but also educate the service users on the culturally specific practices being employed with that provider.
Position Title: Navigator
Posting Period: September 5th, 2025 – 4:30pm
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000. Annually
Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society is growing our team!
Join our dynamic and dedicated team as we continue to develop capacity within the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and greater unceded Algonquin territory. With our Child Well-being law, Nigig Nibi Ki-win, now fully in force, the community embraces a step in reconciliation by reclaiming jurisdiction over the safety and well-being of our children, youth and families.
We’re looking for the right people to grow with the organization. Are you interested?
Learn more about Nigig: https://www.nigignibi.com/about/nigig-nibi-ki-win

SUMMARY

The Navigator will provide screening and brief assessment for children, youth, and families experiencing involvement with Nigig Nibi-Ki-win Gamik Society. Based on information ascertained in the initial intake the Navigator will then make referrals to the appropriate services, including internal and external resources not limited to applicable programming, Child Well-being, Prevention, Family Wellness services, Cultural services as well as other departments of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation’s organization umbrella (herein AOPFN), as required to best fit the needs of the service users.
The Navigator will monitor the progress of the treatment plan through case consultations and follow-up sessions and will engage further resources as required. This form of advocacy will not only provide education about traditional practices to service providers but also educate the service users on the culturally specific practices being employed with that provider.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 with 3-5 years experience working directly with Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation in the social work or healthcare sector.
• Administrative experience using various case management systems, excel, word, and Microsoft programs.

OR

• Grade 12 with a minimum of three (3) years direct experience working with youth and families in a social service or other related health setting. Experience working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (FNIM) people in a community-based setting would be considered an asset.
• Proven ability to develop wholistic plans of care with the client and ensure a connection with the appropriate resources.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Indigenous Knowledge
• Knowledge of traditional healing practices.
• In depth knowledge of local, regional, and provincial Indigenous and non-Indigenous services.
• Child Welfare legislation, mandates, standards of practice, policies, and procedures such as the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, Bill C-92, Jordan’s Principle, Customary Care etc.

ABILITIES:

• Research, analyze, and organize efficiently.
• Effectively communication verbally and in writing.
• Develop and maintain professional networks for extension of care.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and various software programs.