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Join Our Team!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families? By choosing a career with us, you have that opportunity!

At North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services (NEOFACS), we are committed to working together for the well-being and safety of children, youth and families. We are a dynamic Agency that offers innovative, evidence-based, quality programs and services to meet the unique needs of children, youth, and families.

Join our dedicated team and become part of an agency that values your contribution and offers a number of benefits to support your personal and professional growth.

What we offer*:

  • Competitive salary and group benefits
  • Blended in-person and virtual environment with a hybrid/remote workplace model
  • Generous annual vacation allotment
  • OMERS pension plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
  • Mileage reimbursement for the use of a personal vehicle for agency business

*Subject to eligibility and employment status.

Current Job Opportunities at NEOFACS

Explore our current job openings and discover opportunities to contribute your skills and expertise.

View current openings

Apply Now!

Thank you for your interest in working for NEOFACS. If you wish to apply for an employment opportunity with the agency, please email your resume and cover letter for the listed competitions to humanresources@neofacs.org.

Please note that you must identify the competition number on your cover letter and we only accept applications submitted by email.

Recruitment Process

In our workplace and community, we strive to uphold the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). By embracing these principles, we can better provide services that meet and respect the distinct needs of children, youth, and their families. We welcome those who share these values and can help us expand our capacity for diversity in all its forms to best represent the communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are also committed to building an inclusive, barrier-free process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources (HR).

We thank everyone for their interest in North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or require further details, please contact our HR department by email at humanresources@neofacs.org.

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About Our Agency

Located in Northeastern Ontario, serving the Districts of Cochrane and Timiskaming, our head office is located in Timmins with district offices in Kapuskasing and Kirkland Lake, along with branch offices in Cochrane, Englehart, Hearst, Iroquois Falls, New Liskeard, North Cobalt, and Smooth Rock Falls.

We currently employ approximately 325 employees in various roles including, but not limited to, child welfare, child and youth mental health, youth justice, prevention, legal, and administrative positions. NEOFACS is designated under the French Language Services Act (FLSA) and, as such, provides services in both English and French. Learn more about our programs and services.

Why Choose NEOFACS?

Meaningful Work:

At NEOFACS, every day brings an opportunity to positively impact the lives of children, youth, and families in our community. Our mission-driven work focuses on providing essential services and support to those who need it the most. By joining our team, you will be part of a collective effort to support the safety and well-being of others.

Professional Development:

We are dedicated to investing in our employees' professional growth and development. We prioritize your success by providing comprehensive onboarding, training, and mentoring. Additionally, we offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within the agency.

Health, Safety, and Wellness:

We value your well-being and have robust health and safety programs, wellness initiatives and activities, benefits packages, internal peer support groups, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The health and well-being of our employees is very important to us.

Collaborative and Inclusive Environment:

We are dedicated to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in our service delivery and within our Agency. We foster a collaborative culture where teamwork is highly valued, and innovative ideas are encouraged. Combining our strengths can create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Supportive Work-Life Balance:

We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance while prioritizing continuity of services. Where possible, our workplace offers hybrid/remote opportunities and flexible schedules are considered subject to service needs and supervisory approvals.

Our communities offer a range of outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and various summer and winter sports.

Multidisciplinary Approach:

As a multi-service agency, you will have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from various programs and office locations, sharing insights across different areas of expertise. Our integrated service model enables children, youth, and families to benefit from a seamless, one-stop multidisciplinary approach.

Making a Difference in Northern Ontario:

Working in Northern Ontario allows you to you become an integral part of improving the community’s overall well-being by providing essential services where they are needed. Together, we can provide a stronger support network for the communities we serve.

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Current Opportunities

Child Welfare
Cochrane
Posted 2 days ago
Child Welfare
Kirkland Lake
Posted 5 days ago
Child Welfare
Timmins
Posted 5 days ago
Community Based Programs
Timmins
Posted 1 week ago
Prevention
Hearst
Posted 2 weeks ago
Prevention
Kapuskasing, Kirkland Lake, New Liskeard, Timmins
Posted 4 months ago
Child & Youth Mental Health, Child Welfare, Community Based Programs
FW Schumacher, Timmins
Posted 8 months ago
Child Welfare
Timmins
Posted 2 years ago

Student Opportunities

Student Placements

NEOFACS is pleased to accept student placements under the supervision of our professional staff. Student placements are welcomed in all of our service and administrative programs.

Please contact our HR department by email at humanresources@neofacs.org and provide the following information:

  • A copy of a current resume and cover letter identifying the programs of interest for placement opportunities
  • The name of your high school, college or university
  • The start and end date of the requested placement

Summer Student Employment

NEOFACS is pleased to accept applications for Summer Student Employment. There are service and administrative positions available for student employment. Details of specific responsibilities vary each summer as does the length of employment.

Non-Employment Opportunities

We also offer non-employment opportunities to enhance and strengthen our services. We welcome both our employees and the public to join us in making a positive impact through the options listed below.

Become a Volunteer

Are you interested in volunteering your time?
Learn more about our volunteer program.

Become a Foster Parent

Are you interested in providing care to children or youth?
Learn more about becoming a Foster Parent.