Guided by Anishinaabe traditions & values
Guided by Anishinaabe traditions & values

Eyeshchigewad Kina

Employment

Opportunities

We're looking for people who can bring out the best in those who surround them. We are a busy First Nation, with many capital projects and opportunities ahead. Join us on our journey.

Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities

Current Openings

12 Jobs Available

Child and Youth Worker

Location: Port Perry, ONFull Time
Ref #: CYW3

Use your knowledge and understanding of Child and Youth Worker skills in representing our community's members. Receive a competitive hourly wage of $35.48/hour. Don't miss this chance to make a true difference to the vibrant community of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

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Community Health Representative - 6 Month Contract

Location: Port Perry, ONFull Time
Ref #: CHR2

Use your knowledge and understanding of Community Health Representative skills in representing our community's members. Receive a competitive hourly wage of $29.18/hour ($52,349/yr. based on a - 34.5 hour workweek). Don't miss this chance to make a true difference to the vibrant community of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

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Off Reserve First Nation Child Welfare Representative - 12 Month Contract

Location: Port Perry, ONFull Time
Ref #: ORCWR1

Use your knowledge and understanding of Child Welfare Representative skills in representing our community's members. Receive a competitive hourly wage of $38.66/hour ($69,356/yr. based on a - 34.5 hour workweek). Don't miss this chance to make a true difference to the vibrant community of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

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Water Wastewater Compliance Coordinator

Location: Port Perry, ONFull Time
Ref #: WWCC1

Use your knowledge and understanding of Water Wastewater Compliance Coordinator skills in representing our community's members. Receive a competitive hourly wage of $35.48 to $40.59/hour . Don't miss this chance to make a true difference to the vibrant community of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

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Community Development Program Lead (1-year contract)

Location: Port PerryContract
Ref #: MIS3

Use your knowledge and understanding of Community Development Program Lead skills in representing our community's members. Receive a competitive wage of $39.63–$45.41. Don't miss this chance to make a true difference to the vibrant community of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

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Cultural Advisor

Location: Port Perry
Ref #: MIS4

Use your knowledge and understanding of Cultural Advisor skills in representing our community's members. Receive a competitive hourly wage of $43.22-$48.79. Don't miss this chance to make a true difference to the vibrant community of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

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Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator

Location: Port Perry
Ref #: MIS5

Mental Health, Wellness & Cultural Supports: Provide holistic, trauma-informed mental health supports through counselling, workshops, outreach, and home visits while integrating Indigenous teachings, values, traditional healing practices, and cultural supports including Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community resources.. Client Assessment & Counselling: Conduct intake and ongoing assessments with individuals, families, and groups to identify needs, strengths, risks, and appropriate interventions; provide individual and group counselling using strength-based and client-centered approaches.. Service Planning & Case Management: Develop, implement, monitor, and coordinate individualized wellness, care, and treatment plans that support long-term healing, stability, continuity of care, and collaboration with service providers.. Referrals, Navigation & Advocacy: Connect clients with internal and external supports, including health, legal, housing, and financial resources; assist clients in navigating complex service systems; and provide advocacy, mediation, and referrals to reduce barriers to service.. Addictions Intervention & Aftercare: Deliver and coordinate addiction-related services, including early intervention, assessment, counselling, treatment referrals, and aftercare support, ensuring intake and referrals align with MSIFN policies, procedures, and funding requirements.. Prevention & Health Promotion: Design and deliver primary and secondary prevention initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles, mental wellness, community resilience, cultural continuity, and individual, family, and community well-being.. Partnerships & Community Engagement: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Indigenous organizations, service providers, educational institutions, government agencies, internal departments, and community resources to enhance coordinated service delivery.. Documentation, Reporting & Administration: Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case notes, client files, statistics, program reports, budgets, expenditures, requisitions, financial records, and funding reports in compliance with privacy legislation and organizational requirements.. Organizational Support: Participate in meetings, training, case conferences, community events, and organizational initiatives, and perform other duties and special projects as assigned.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   College Diploma in Social Services is required; Bachelor of Social Work is preferred. Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers in good standing, or eligibility and willingness to obtain registration, is preferred. Minimum 3 years of related work experience in mental health, addictions, or community services. Minimum 5 years total overall work experience. Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous worldviews, teachings, ceremonies, and healing practices, with the ability to respectfully integrate these into program design and service delivery. Comprehensive knowledge of mental health and addictions issues, including prevention, intervention, treatment, and aftercare approaches, with the ability to deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based supports. Ability to conduct holistic client assessments, evaluate complex situations, identify risks and supports, and develop appropriate care plans. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work respectfully with individuals, families, community members, leadership, and service providers in supportive and high-stress situations. Ability to build trust, maintain professional boundaries, and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and with external partners. Strong planning, organization, documentation, budgeting, reporting, and administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related digital or case management systems. Valid driver's license and $1M liability insurance. CPIC/VSS acceptable to position upon conditional offer. Experience working with a First Nation or Indigenous organization is considered an asset. Knowledge, understanding, and respect for Indigenous culture, traditions, teachings, and community dynamics is considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, as deemed appropriate by the hiring panel, will also be considered. . College Diploma in Social Services is required; Bachelor of Social Work is preferred.. Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers in good standing, or eligibility and willingness to obtain registration, is preferred.. Minimum 3 years of related work experience in mental health, addictions, or community services.. Minimum 5 years total overall work experience.. Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous worldviews, teachings, ceremonies, and healing practices, with the ability to respectfully integrate these into program design and service delivery.. Comprehensive knowledge of mental health and addictions issues, including prevention, intervention, treatment, and aftercare approaches, with the ability to deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based supports.. Ability to conduct holistic client assessments, evaluate complex situations, identify risks and supports, and develop appropriate care plans.. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work respectfully with individuals, families, community members, leadership, and service providers in supportive and high-stress situations.. Ability to build trust, maintain professional boundaries, and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and with external partners.. Strong planning, organization, documentation, budgeting, reporting, and administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related digital or case management systems.. Valid driver's license and $1M liability insurance.. CPIC/VSS acceptable to position upon conditional offer.. Experience working with a First Nation or Indigenous organization is considered an asset.. Knowledge, understanding, and respect for Indigenous culture, traditions, teachings, and community dynamics is considered an asset.. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, as deemed appropriate by the hiring panel, will also be considered..

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Comptroller-Group Entities

Location: Port PerryFull-time
Ref #: MIS2

Financial Leadership & Advisory: Provide strategic financial leadership to group entity management and Boards by overseeing financial performance, forecasting, risk management, treasury activities, and investment/ROI analysis. Act as a trusted advisor on funding structures, operational improvements, and financial implications of growth, ensuring financial information supports sound decision-making and complies with by-laws and policies. . Accounting Operations & Controls: Lead all core accounting functions, including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, reporting, and intercompany transactions, while promoting consistent financial processes, internal controls, and reporting frameworks. Drive continuous improvement of financial systems and workflows, serve as a signing officer, and provide oversight, coordination, and backup support to direct report(s).. Reporting & Financial Analysis: Oversee accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc financial reporting for all group entities, including income statements, operating and capital expenditures, balance sheets, and project reporting. Lead the month-end close process, ensure balance sheet and intercompany accounts reconcile, review and approve HST filings, and support leadership with clear analysis and interpretation of financial results. Revenue & Accounts Receivable: Oversee billing, revenue recognition, and accounts receivable processes to ensure revenue is recorded accurately and in accordance with MOUs and applicable accounting standards. Coordinate with group entity administrators to confirm service completion prior to invoicing, ensure timely and accurate external and intercompany billing, maintain effective tracking of earned revenue and collections, and review monthly A/R reconciliations while following up on outstanding receivables.. Cash Flow Management: Manage short- and long-term cash flow forecasting in collaboration with group entity leadership, assessing revenue and expenditure requirements and ensuring timely intercompany fund transfers and allocations to support operational and strategic needs. . Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead and support the preparation of annual and multi-year operating and capital budget, track and analyze monthly actuals against budget, prepare variance reports, and collaborate with group entity leadership to update forecasts. Meet regularly with management to review financial performance, provide recommendations as needed, and participate in budget discussions to support informed decision making. . Capital Expenditures: Oversee tracking, budgeting, and reporting of capital and construction project costs across group entities, ensuring timely financial oversight, compliance with internal policies, and adherence to financial reporting standards, including review of asset acquisitions and amortization schedules.. Leadership & Supervision: Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of direct reports, including task delegation, performance management, and professional development support. Review and approve time sheets, attendance, and development requests, while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning through coaching, feedback, and regular performance reviews. . Policy & Compliance: Develop and implement financial policies and procedures, ensuring group entity internal controls and reporting practices are aligned with MSIFN where practical. Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, including GAAP, ASPE, IFRS, PSAS, privacy laws, CRA requirements, and labour codes, monitor relevant regulatory changes, and act as a liaison with the Canada Revenue Agency. • . Audit & Year-End: Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors for group entity annual audits, overseeing audit planning, schedules, and deliverables. Review audit working papers to ensure complete documentation, manage audit requests, and ensure financial statements for all entities are prepared in accordance with applicable accounting frameworks (ASPE, PSAS, or IFRS). Insurance & Risk: Collaborate with the Senior Comptroller and Group Entity leaders to ensure adequate coverage for group entities, assist in coordinating insurance claims and reimbursements, and validate asset listings on insurance schedules while reporting any variances as needed. . Accounts Payable: Supervise staff to ensure accurate coding and timely processing of invoices and payments, review and approve monthly A/P reconciliations, oversee vendor setup and compliance with EFT and GST/HST requirements, approve payment batches to optimize cash flow, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.. Payroll, Pension & Benefits: Oversee payroll processing for multiple entities, reviewing and approving biweekly payroll, remittances, reconciliations, and employee tax reporting (T4/T4A). Act as benefits and pension administrator, ensuring timely enrollments, changes, and terminations, provide backup payroll support as needed, maintain compliance with federal and provincial legislation, and coordinate pension variances with the MSIFN Senior Comptroller for updates to SunLife.. Chart of Accounts & Financial Systems: Maintain and update the chart of accounts to ensure accuracy and alignment with reporting needs, manage department codes and vendor accounts, administer financial systems to safeguard data integrity and audit readiness, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency through system enhancements or automation. . Other: Attend group entity Board Meetings and/or Financial Advisory Committee meetings as required. Assist in the development and delivery of finance-related workshops to staff as required. Complete other tasks and financial analysis as assigned by the Senior Comptroller and/or Finance Manager as required.

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Employment, Training & Business Support Officer

Location: Port PerryFull-time
Ref #: MIS6

Member Employment & Training Support: Provide hands-on support to MSIFN members seeking employment, training, or self-employment, including career exploration, job search assistance, resume development, interview preparation, and navigation of available supports and services.. Small Business & Entrepreneurship Support: Support small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with business planning, feasibility considerations, financial literacy, operational skills, and sustainability planning.. Community Needs & Program Planning: Identify community skills gaps, workforce challenges, and training needs through engagement, data collection, and analysis, and translate findings into practical supports and programming.. Workshops & Capacity Building: Plan, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate workshops, seminars, and training sessions focused on employment readiness, workplace skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and community capacity-building.. Partnerships & Relationships: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with employers, training providers, post-secondary institutions, Indigenous organizations, government partners, internal departments, and community members to expand employment and training opportunities.. Summer Student Employment Program: Provide overall coordination and oversight of the Summer Student Employment Program, including annual planning, intake coordination, placements, orientations, work planning, monitoring, issue resolution, program wrap-up, and compliance with MSIFN policies and funding requirements.. Data, Tracking & Reporting: Collect, maintain, and analyze workforce-related data, including skills inventories, participation levels, attendance, training outcomes, and skill development results to inform planning and continuous improvement.. Budgeting & Funding: Prepare, manage, and monitor program budgets for employment, training, and business support initiatives. Identify, apply for, and administer funding that supports employment, training, youth employment, and community capacity-building initiatives, including outcome tracking and required reporting.. Mentorship & Participant Support: Mentor and support program participants, including Summer Students, by promoting professional skill development, workplace readiness, accountability, positive work habits, and strengths-based participation.. Other: Perform other related duties to support employment, training, and business support programming. Comply with privacy legislation, laws, policies, and procedures while maintaining confidentiality; comply with health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures; participate in mandatory meetings and training sessions as directed; and perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma in Business Administration, Community Development, Employment and Training, Indigenous Studies, Workforce Development, or a related field. 3 years of related work experience in employment services, training coordination, small business support, or community capacity-building. 5 years total work experience. Demonstrated knowledge of First Nation governance, community dynamics, and culturally grounded approaches to employment, training, and community capacity-building. Strong understanding of employment readiness, workforce development, and training pathways, including supports for youth, students, and adults at varying stages of skill and career development. Ability to support small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs through practical guidance in business planning, financial literacy, operational skills, and sustainability. Proven skill in designing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating workshops, training sessions, and capacity-building initiatives that respond to identified community needs. Experience coordinating or overseeing employment programs, including student or youth employment initiatives, with the ability to support placements, monitor participation, and promote positive learning and skill-development outcomes. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including empathy, cultural awareness, and the ability to work respectfully and effectively with community members who have diverse experiences, capabilities, and life circumstances. Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, funding applications, briefing materials, promotional content, and correspondence for diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability to prepare, manage, and monitor program budgets and funding agreements, ensuring accountability, compliance with policies, and accurate reporting. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing community needs, and support positive conflict resolution. Valid driver's license and $1M liability insurance. CPIC/VSS acceptable to position upon conditional offer. Work experience with a First Nation or Indigenous Organization is considered an asset. Knowledge, understanding, and respect for Indigenous culture, traditions, teachings, and community dynamics is considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, as deemed appropriate by the hiring panel, will also be considered. . Diploma in Business Administration, Community Development, Employment and Training, Indigenous Studies, Workforce Development, or a related field.. 3 years of related work experience in employment services, training coordination, small business support, or community capacity-building.. 5 years total work experience.. Demonstrated knowledge of First Nation governance, community dynamics, and culturally grounded approaches to employment, training, and community capacity-building.. Strong understanding of employment readiness, workforce development, and training pathways, including supports for youth, students, and adults at varying stages of skill and career development.. Ability to support small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs through practical guidance in business planning, financial literacy, operational skills, and sustainability.. Proven skill in designing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating workshops, training sessions, and capacity-building initiatives that respond to identified community needs.. Experience coordinating or overseeing employment programs, including student or youth employment initiatives, with the ability to support placements, monitor participation, and promote positive learning and skill-development outcomes.. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including empathy, cultural awareness, and the ability to work respectfully and effectively with community members who have diverse experiences, capabilities, and life circumstances.. Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, funding applications, briefing materials, promotional content, and correspondence for diverse audiences.. Demonstrated ability to prepare, manage, and monitor program budgets and funding agreements, ensuring accountability, compliance with policies, and accurate reporting.. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing community needs, and support positive conflict resolution.. Valid driver's license and $1M liability insurance.. CPIC/VSS acceptable to position upon conditional offer.. Work experience with a First Nation or Indigenous Organization is considered an asset.. Knowledge, understanding, and respect for Indigenous culture, traditions, teachings, and community dynamics is considered an asset.. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, as deemed appropriate by the hiring panel, will also be considered..

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Health Services Supervisor

Location: Port Perry
Ref #: MIS7

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Sr. Accounts Payable Analyst

Location: Port Perry
Ref #: MIS8

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Expressions of Interest

Location: Scugog, ON
Ref #: MIS1

Administration Office - Answer Question 8. Health and Resource Centre - Answer Question 9. Operations/Public Works/Construction and Water Wastewater - Answer Question 10.

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About the MSIFN

The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation is a strong, vibrant, and progressive Indigenous community that is approximately 1.5 hours drive from the heart of Toronto. Located nearby to the rural community of Port Perry, MSIFN has the benefits of small town life while having a close proximity to urban areas. As part of the Anishinabek Nation and signatories to the Williams Treaties and other pre confederation treaties, MSIFN is extremely proud of our Indigenous culture and long history of protecting our Aboriginal and Treaty rights. As owners of the Great Blue Heron Casino and creators of the Noozhoo Nokiiyan Economic Development Limited Partnership, MSIFN has an entrepreneurial spirit and expectation for excellence. We encourage team members to be professional, flexible, dynamic, team players, who have a self-starting attitude and a respect for all employees in a workplace. While working within clear lines of authority, MSIFN requires someone who can bring out the best in those who surround them. We are a busy First Nation, with many capital projects and opportunities ahead. The community and workplace is led by an elected Council of 3 (a Chief and two Councillors) and a Senior Management Team led by the First Nation Manager and including Managers from Operations, Finance, Human Resources and Health and Social Services. We value the hard work of our entire workforce and support them with a culture of collaboration and respect.

Contact Information

Arpita Rai

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation
22521 Island Rd, Port Perry, ON, L9L 1B6
Phone: 437-983-6393

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