Social Worker positions

Child & Family Services of Western Manitoba is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill full-time Family Service Social Worker positions. Our mission is to support families as well as protect children. As a Social Worker in Brandon, Manitoba or a surrounding rural area, you would support families by providing a wide range of trauma informed services, such as child protection, voluntary services and services to children in the Agency’s care.

Regular office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our staff appreciate a flexible schedule that supports personal wellness, competitive wages, robust pension and benefit plans. Our work culture exemplifies a team atmosphere with exceptional supervision and support from leadership. You will be provided a six week intensive orientation. Ongoing professional development opportunities along with adequate resources, including cell phones, laptop and agency vehicle for rural positions, are provided.

For successful applicants deployed into Brandon-based positions, access to a vehicle for work use is required.

Please note, at this time, the Agency is unable to recruit individuals for Family Service Worker underfill positions; this posting is specifically for individuals who have already completed a Bachelor of Social Work or Masters of Social Work, and are currently eligible to become registered through the Manitoba College of Social Workers. At times, the Agency is able to recruit individuals for underfill positions, who are applicants with a completed social sciences degree (i.e. Bachelor of Human Ecology, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Science with Psychology and Sociology), and a willingness to obtain their Bachelor of Social Work degree and become registered through the Manitoba College of Social Workers within a four-year term window;

however, as described above, at this time, we are currently only recruiting individuals who hold a BSW or MSW.

• Bachelor of Social Worker or Masters of Social Work
  , with requirement to register with the Manitoba College of Social Workers (professional membership dues are reimbursed by the Agency);
• Related experience in the child welfare field is considered a definite asset, as well as knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act;
• Effective assessment, interviewing, relationship building, problem solving, organizational and advocacy skills;
• Knowledge of trauma informed practices, child development, separation and attachment issues, and social issues impacting parenting;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently without prompting;
• Active Manitoba Class 5 (5F) Driver’s License, which is a condition of employment;
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada;
• Successful completion of a Child Abuse Registry check, Criminal Record check, Prior Contact check and a Driver’s Abstract check.

This posting will be open until suitable applicants are recruited for current Social Worker vacancies. Please express your interest in this position, or any other position that may result from this competition file, by way of cover letter, resume and three references to Human Resources (online application submission button below) or by emailing Human Resources at  We thank all applicants for their interest;

however, only those individuals qualified and selected for an interview will be contacted.