Careers
NNADAP – Addictions Worker
The NNADAP/Addictions Worker provides culturally responsive addiction prevention, intervention, recovery, and aftercare services for individuals, families, and the community. Through individual case management, group programming, community education, and coordinated supports, the position promotes wellness, harm reduction, and recovery by integrating traditional Anishinaabe teachings and land-based healing with evidence-informed practices.
Working collaboratively with clients, Elders, community partners, and interdisciplinary team members, the NNADAP/Addictions Worker plans, delivers, and evaluates programs and services that address community needs, strengthen recovery supports, and enhance overall wellness outcomes
Position Details (pdf)
Please forward your cover letter and resume to: humanresources@batchewana.ca
Subject Line: NNADAP/Addictions Worker
Membership and Licensing Administrator
The Membership and Licensing Administrator is responsible for the administration and delivery of Batchewana First Nation’s (BFN) membership and licensing functions in accordance with the Indian Act, applicable legislation, and BFN policies and procedures. The incumbent oversees the Indian Registry program, provides guidance and support to community members, prospective members, internal departments, and external agencies. The position serves as the first point of contact for inquiries related to membership, including registration and entitlement, membership benefits, assertions, available program and services, and licensing matters, providing information, guidance, and referrals as appropriate. Key responsibilities include safeguarding confidential information, maintaining the integrity of membership records and databases, issuing Secure Certificate of Indian Status (Status) Cards, administering licensing processes, and commissioning oaths and affidavits as BFN’s Commissioner of Oaths. The position serves as a subject matter expert, ensuring services are delivered accurately, professionally, and in compliance with legislative and organizational requirements. The Membership and Licensing Administrator directly supervises the Membership Assistant.
Position Details (pdf)
Please forward your cover letter and resume to: humanresources@batchewana.ca
Subject Line: Membership and Licensing Administrator
Director of Natural Resources
The Director of Natural Resources is responsible for the management and administration of the Department of Natural Resources (the ‘Department’).
Under the strategic leadership of the Senior Director of Natural Resources, the Department leads the development and administration of regulations, policies and best practices related to the protection and sustainable development of lands, waters and resources in BFN’s Original Reserve. This work reflects our responsibilities as Anishinaabe and seeks to cultivate and promote the health of the land, air and water for future generations while balancing the current needs of the community.
Position Details (pdf)
Please forward your cover letter and resume to: humanresources@batchewana.ca
Subject Line: Director of Natural Resources
Daycare Cook Part-time
The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritionally balanced meals to children, maintaining high standard of quality food preparation, and portion control. The Cook also performs a variety of tasks such as sweeping, light moping, maintaining refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms in a neat and clean order, and weekly grocery shopping.
Position Details (pdf)
Please forward your cover letter and resume to: humanresources@batchewana.ca
Subject Line: Daycare Cook
Behaviour Interventionist
The Behaviour Interventionist is part of an educational and behavioural team that use findings from observations, assessments, and data to increase positive behaviours and reduce behaviours that interfere with learning, safety, and wellbeing in children with behavioural needs within their scope under the supervision of the Student Support Manager, Behavioural Lead, and external providers such as psychologists. The Behaviour Interventionist will aid in evaluating, implementing and reporting observations, tests, and data to develop plans that will aid Education staff, school supports, and child/youth in successful classroom, home, and life skills.
Position Details (pdf)
Please forward your cover letter and resume to: humanresources@batchewana.ca
Subject Line: Behaviour Interventionist
Post Majority Care – Case Worker
The Post Majority Care Case Worker provides case management, service coordination, and transition planning for First Nations youth and young adults up to age 26 who are aging out of, or have aged out of, care. Working collaboratively with youth, families, and community partners, the Case Worker delivers culturally safe, trauma-informed, and strengths-based supports that promote independence, well-being, and connection to culture and community. The incumbent works in accordance with applicable legislation, funding requirements, and Batchewana First Nation policies and procedures.
Position Details (pdf)
Please forward your cover letter and resume to: humanresources@batchewana.ca
Subject Line: Post Majority Care – Case Worker
Program Lead – Land-Based Healing (Mental Wellness)
Program Lead – Land-Based Healing reporting the Mental Wellness Clinician Manager, the incumbent is responsible for creating programs centered on land-based practices, protocols, and the relationship to Anishnaabe ways of life that will promote identity and culture as a method of healing for those experiencing mental wellness and addiction challenges.
Position Details (pdf)
Please forward your cover letter and resume to: humanresources@batchewana.ca
Subject Line: Land-Based Healing
Teacher (Maternity Leave Contract)
The Ministry of Education has identified First Nation education as one of its key priorities with two primary challenges; to improve student achievement among First Nation students and to close the gap between First Nation Students in the areas of literacy and numeracy, retention of students in schools, graduation rates and advancement to post-secondary studies. It is the role of the Teacher to cultivate the student’s interest in education and lifelong learning. The incumbent is a competent, caring professional with knowledge of the Batchewana community, excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated interpersonal abilities and proven experience working with young adults and teens in reaching their educational goals.
Position Details (pdf)
Please forward your cover letter and resume to: humanresources@batchewana.ca
Subject Line: BLC Teacher
BLC Principal
The Principal will report to and be under the authority of the Education Director or their designate. Under that authority the principal will be responsible for all facets of the operation of the Batchewana Learning Center Program. The Principal will direct and oversee the work of support staff including the teachers, the classroom support staff and the Administrative Assistant/School Secretary.
Position Details (pdf)
Please forward your cover letter and resume to: humanresources@batchewana.ca
Subject Line: BLC Principal
Why BFN?
Developing diverse and unique partnerships, Batchewana is an ambitious First Nation with an entrepreneurial spirit. BFN is seeking employees that can compliment their thriving professional landscape while continuing to promote Indigenous culture and their long history of protecting and upholding inherent obligations.
Guided by the 7 Grandfather Teachings, Batchewana First Nation is seeking driven individuals who can work together to uphold self-determination efforts of the Anishinaabe Peoples and communities. Keeping in mind the wisdom of our Elders, and the future for our youth, BFN encourages employees to continue to create a path forward in building our Nations as strong, healthy Peoples respectful of ourselves, each other, and all creation.
How We Operate
Batchewana First Nation is Governed by an elected Chief and Council and operates under a Senior Management team comprised of Program Directors and the Chief Executive Officer. Both Political and Administrative leadership value the efforts and hard work of the BFN workforce and foster an environment of collaboration and respect.