Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is accepting applicants for the position of:
Position Title: Associate Director of Care (Repost)
Department: Health Department
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week working onsite 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: 322 Chippewa Road, Muncey ON
Posting Date: July 9, 2026
Posting Closes: July 19, 2026
Summary:
This is an exciting leadership opportunity to support and advance Health Transformation within Chippewas of the Thames First Nation. The Associate Director of Care will play a key role in shaping and strengthening care delivery across the Health Department, supporting a child-centric, culturally grounded, and community-driven model of care. This role will lead care delivery teams and work closely with the Health Director and Associate Director of Administration & Finance to support a growing department of over 20 staff.
We are seeking a Registered Nurse leader who is passionate about health, grounded in Anishnaabe values and ways of knowing, and committed to building integrated, wrap-around services that support children, youth, families, and community wellness.
Responsibilities:
· Provide senior leadership and operational oversight for care delivery services within the Health Department.
· Lead implementation of a child-centric, family-centred, and culturally grounded model of care.
· Supervise and support supervisors, leads, and frontline care staff.
· Strengthen coordination across programs to improve continuity of care for children, youth, families, adults, and Elders.
· Support development of case management and cross-functional care coordination processes.
· Oversee care delivery practices, service standards, and quality improvement initiatives.
· Support implementation and improvement of centralized electronic medical records and intake processes.
· Ensure compliance with accreditation, clinical, privacy, and reporting requirements.
· Monitor service trends and recommend improvements to care delivery and operations.
· Support staffing models, service planning, and operational improvements.
· Collaborate with CYFWB, Education, and other partners to improve outcomes for children and families.
· Promote culturally safe, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches to care.
Qualifications:
· Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse.
· Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or equivalent.
· Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in health services leadership or coordination.
· Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
· Experience in community health, primary care, or Indigenous health service delivery is preferred.
· Strong understanding of child-centred, family-centred, and culturally grounded care approaches.
· Experience with quality improvement, accreditation, and service planning.
· Experience with EMR systems and clinical documentation.
· Experience working in or alongside a First Nation or Indigenous organization is strongly preferred.
· Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
What Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Has to Offer:
· Comprehensive benefits for permanent employees, supporting health, dental, and overall well-being.
· Employer-matched pension plan to help build long-term financial security.
· Access to a confidential Family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental, emotional, and family wellness.
· Two-week holiday closure over Christmas and New Year’s, providing dedicated time to rest and recharge with family and community.
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation gives hiring preference to qualified Indigenous applicants, with first preference given to qualified Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Band Members. Applicants who wish to be considered under this preference are encouraged to self-identify in their application.
Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter, resume, three work related references, photocopies of education documents to:
[email protected]
OR
320 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0
Please indicate "Associate Director of Care” in your application.
We thank all candidates for applying; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available on request (by email to [email protected]) for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
As a federally regulated employer, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is not required to include compensation ranges in job postings. Depending on the nature of the recruitment and the position, we may choose to share salary or pay band information in the posting or during the early stages of the process. Compensation is always discussed with candidates during recruitment to ensure clarity and alignment with their expectations and experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Do you identify as First Nation, Metis or Inuit?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Leadership: 2 years (preferred)
- First Nation: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario as RN (required)
Work Location: In person
