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Children's Wellness Worker - Summer Student

CompanySagamok Anishnawbek
LocationCanada
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Assist the Children's Wellness Worker in providing holistic health and wellness support to Sagamok Anishnawbek children. Lead recreational activities, monitor camper behavior, and ensure a safe, culturally integrated environment.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
125
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Sagamok First Nation is located on the north shore of Lake Huron. It is a beautiful community whose name means 'two points joining'. Sagamok's culture and language is Anishinabek and is made up of the Ojibwe, Odawa and Pottawatomi tribes. Also known as the Three Fires Peoples, the community members of Sagamok number well over 2800. A little over 50% of the membership lives on reserve, with the remainder living in urban locations. Sagamok is a place of rich stories, legends and history that derive from time immemorial. Once the summer camps of the original peoples who came down from Biscotasing, it is now the permanent home to many of those descendents. Sagamok is an ancestor based village that is known for its diversity, prosperity and growth. Make sure that you visit all that it has to offer in wonderful teachings and sacred worldview!
About the Role

SUMMER STUDENT JOB OPPORTUNITY

 Children’s Wellness Worker – Family & Community Support Services

Salary Range: $18.15 /hr (dependent on experience)

JOB SUMMARY:


The Children’s Wellness Worker Assistant will assist the Children’s Wellness Worker in offering a culturally integrated and holistic approach to health and wellness of children. They will promote a culturally safe, healthy, and supportive environment that instills a sense of dignity and respect.

POSITION DUTIES:

Support to Families: 

The Children’s Wellness Worker Assistant will provide assistance, guidance, and support to Sagamok Anishnawbek children who are seeking to strengthen family units, promote wellbeing and address various challenges faced by the family as directed by the Children’s Wellness Worker.

 Assistance includes:

  • Develop engaging recreational activities for children 
  • Lead small or large groups on crafts, swimming, kayaking, archery, family night, and various other camp exercises
  • Monitor children to identify and respond to unruly behavior or deviations from camp guidelines
  • Contact parents to relay information regarding their children’s camp experience and behavior
  • Maintain accurate record of camp activities and data such as attendance logs and incident reports
  • Implement policies for the safety of campers, equipment, and personal property
  • Act as a role model for campers in activities which require cleanliness, punctuality, and sportsmanship
  • Administer emergency safety procedures such as CPR and first aid as may be required
  • Collaborate with Children’s Wellness Worker to develop and execute plans for daily activities
  • Establish camp regulations and guidelines necessary to maintain order within camp premises
  • Conduct inspections to ensure camp environment is clean and free of hazard
  • Lead campers in fire drills, as well as teach them emergency procedures and survival skills
  • Mediate disputes or conflicts between campers to ensure a peaceful environment
  • Participate in singing, storytelling, and sporting activities

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:


  • Valid driver’s license and vehicle for on-the-job use.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours.
  • Sign and maintain an annual oath of confidentiality.
  • Secure and maintain certification in Privacy and Confidentiality.
  • Must provide a criminal record check prior to commencing employment.
  • Incumbent is subject to three months’ probation.

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A Sagamok member/resident
  • A high school student with previous experience working with children. 
  • Knowledge of sports, arts, or crafts is also necessary for the position.
  • Babysitting Certifications and/or first aid and CPR administration are an asset.
  • Participate in cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity training.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Ability to understand and speak Ojibwe will be considered a definite asset. 
  • Local knowledge and understanding of Sagamok Anishnawbek’s services and will be considered an asset.

 

 


Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resumé.


By: Until Filled. 

 


Sagamok Anishnawbek Fulltime Students (must be returning to school fulltime this Fall)

 

Preference will be given to students who qualify for the ISET Subsidy Program

 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Key Skills
Recreational Activity PlanningChild SupervisionFirst AidCPRConflict ResolutionCommunication SkillsCultural SensitivityOjibwe LanguageEvent CoordinationSafety Management
Categories
Social ServicesEducationSports & RecreationHealthcareGovernment & Public Sector