Manager, Indigenous Systems and Negotiations Unit

Lead negotiations that advance Indigenous-led child and family services.

The Child Well-Being Branch is seeking a Manager for the Indigenous Systems and Negotiations Unit to lead negotiations and policy work that supports Indigenous-led child and family services systems across Ontario. In this role, you oversee negotiations with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis partners, as well as supporting community-led approaches grounded in prevention and well-being.

You lead a team of negotiators managing multiple concurrent processes and provide oversight, direction, and decision-making support across complex files. You work closely with legal services, federal and provincial partners, and colleagues across the ministry to align policy, advice, and negotiation positions. You build and maintain relationships with Indigenous partners through consistent and respectful engagement.

This role has a direct impact on Ontario's work toward reconciliation. In p...