Careers
Come join the CASDSM Team!
The Children’s Aid Society of the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin (CASDSM) is focused on promoting the best interests, protection, and well-being of children and youth. We work with parents, family members, and community organizations to promote and support families to keep children and youth safe.
We work with families to overcome barriers that interfere with children and youth being given the opportunity to meet their full potential, and we acknowledge that systemic racism is one of those barriers.
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and our community.
Current Opportunities
- Temporary-Full Time Bilingual Preferred Family Support Worker (12 Months) – posted November 5, 2024
- Permanent Full-Time Bilingual Preferred Child Protection Worker (Area Specific: Manitoulin Island and North Shore) – posted November 5, 2024
- Permanent Full-Time Bilingual Executive Assistant – posted September 17, 2024
About CASDSM
The CASDSM team is comprised of full-time, part-time and casual employees, as well as volunteers who are dedicated to serving the well-being of children and families within the Sudbury-Manitoulin communities. We operate from our office located in Sudbury, Ontario.
We serve children, youth, and families in the districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
Working in partnership for children and youth to have safe and supportive families.
Vision
Children, youth and families succeeding together.
Our Core Values
Respect
The recognition that everyone is unique and, as a right, entitled to be treated in a manner that promotes the dignity and equality of each other, the families, children and youth we service and our community as a whole.
Inclusivity
The commitment to include people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized by race, class, gender, abilities, gender identity, age, etc. The act of striving to empower people to have their voices heard, to remove individual and systemic barriers to enhance participation, achieve equity and better outcomes for each other, the children and youth we service and our community as a whole.
Accountability
Everyone is equally responsible to voice and empower change, to own and acknowledge decisions, actions and inactions while recognizing our collective commitment to living the values with each other, the families, children and youth we service and our community as a whole.
Integrity
The quality of being honest, open, transparent with ethical standards toward each other, the families, children and youth we service and our community as a whole.
Kindness
Displays of politeness, active listening, courtesy, communication and caring to make a positive and practical difference to the lives of each other, the families, children and youth we service and our community as a whole. Being kind does not mean giving up one’s beliefs or values. It is simply a matter of adapting one’s behaviour to make it more pleasing to others.
Why work for us?
Hybrid working model
Our workforce performs in a blended virtual and in-person environment.
Competitive benefits package
Competitive base salary and extended group health and dental insurance plans for permanent full-time employees, fully paid by CASDSM.
OMERS pension
Eligible employees can participate in our OMERS pension plan, with employer and employee sharing premiums equally.
Inclusive and diverse staff
CASDSM is committed to the diversity of our workforce being present at every level of the organization and in every service area, as well as having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of the districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin.
Vacation and time off
Our workforce starts with 4 weeks of vacation per year and are eligible for 3 personal days in each calendar year.
Mileage reimbursement
As all eligible CASDSM employees are required to use their personal vehicle for work purposes, CASDSM compensates eligible staff for the use of mileage during work.
Please see our external recruitment section below to learn about the steps in this process.
Employment at The Children’s Aid Society of the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin is conditional upon the verification of:
- Academic and/or professional credentials
- An approved vulnerable sector check
- Proof of completion of COVID-19 vaccination series as outlined by Health Canada
CASDSM is fully committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of the districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin Region and strongly encourages application from all qualified individuals.
We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
CASDSM is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free.
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants that may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview.
Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
We appreciate all applications received. All communications will be held in strict and professional confidence. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their submissions.
External Recruitment Process
Job Posting
A job is posted to fill a vacancy need (backfill, special project or additional support). Prior to posting a position, requisitions and service level agreements have been established. In addition to accommodation considerations.
Application
Applicants are pre-screened to ensure they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Qualified applicants then move to the next stage in the recruitment process.
Assessment
Applicants are provided with an assessment which is used to analyze their knowledge, skills and abilities as it relates to the role requirements.
Interview
Successful applicants are then invited to participate in a panel interview (virtual or in person).
Appraisal
Once interviews have concluded, the panel will evaluate all applicant interview scores to identify the top candidate. (If applicable) Collective Agreement provisions such as seniority are considered, e.g. in the case of two close applicants. Next steps may include additional interviews and/or testing prior to moving forward to references.
Offer
Once all required checks are complete, the successful applicant is made a verbal offer of employment followed by a written offer. Once a signed offer is received, all unsuccessful applicants are notified via email and offered feedback.
Onboarding
Orientation activities such as access, equipment, additional documentation, onboarding, and training begin.
