Roots and Wings Worker
Quick answer
The Family Centre is hiring an entry-level Roots and Wings Worker (Treaty 6 territory, in-office) paying $50,461 to $53,615 per annum to support families and enhance community connections.
- Role
- Roots and Wings Worker
- Organization
- The Family Centre
- Location
- Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting ground, gathering place, and traveling route for the nehiyaw (Cree), Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Dene, and Nakota (Stoney)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- Starting salary range of $50,461 to $53,615 per annum, commensurate with level of education and experience
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Family Centre is seeking a Roots and Wings worker to support families in improving overall functioning, working with caregivers to create healthy family environments, and enhancing community connections.
What you'll do
- Support families to improve overall functioning
- Work with caregivers to create healthy family environments
- Support caregivers to increase their parental capacity, resilience, and natural connections
- Play a role in the community by enhancing connections to resources and encouraging families to positively engage within their community
- Meet with families 1:1 to develop goals enhancing effective parenting skills
- Address and provide resources for issues interfering with positive parenting
What it takes
- Degree in Child & Youth Care, Social Work
- Degree in Human Services (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Human Ecology or Early Childhood Development) with experience in the field
- Diploma in Child & Youth Care or Social Work with related experience
- Proficient communication, caseload management, and facilitation skills
- Experience working with diverse populations
What you'll bring
How we treat you
36.5-hour work week, Fully paid Group Benefit Plan, Health spending account, 3 weeks’ vacation, RRSP matching, Ongoing paid training, Mileage compensation, Paid sick time (up to 8 days per calendar year), Agency-wide social events, Employee Resource Groups
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting ground, gathering place, and traveling route for the nehiyaw (Cree), Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Dene, and Nakota (Stoney).
What is the compensation package?
The starting salary range is $50,461 to $53,615 per annum, commensurate with level of education and experience. Other benefits include a 36.5-hour work week, a fully paid Group Benefit Plan, a Health spending account, 3 weeks’ vacation, RRSP matching, ongoing paid training, mileage compensation, paid sick time (up to 8 days per calendar year), agency-wide social events, and Employee Resource Groups.
How do I apply?
Applications are accepted until October 15, 2026. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a degree in Child & Youth Care, Social Work, or a related field, or a diploma in Child & Youth Care or Social Work with related experience, and proficiency in communication, caseload management, and facilitation skills, as well as experience working with diverse populations.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office and not remote eligible.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Family Centre's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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