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Paramedic Services Week 2022 – “The Faces of Paramedicine”
May 22-28 marks Paramedic Services Week 2022. The theme for this year is “The Faces of Paramedicine” and we are delighted to be profiling members of our own Paramedic Services Team on our social media channels all next week. If you don’t already follow Social Services, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!…
Point-in-Time Homeless Count
Sault Ste. Marie to Participate in the Third Cross-Canada Coordinated Point-in-Time Homeless Count During the week of October 25-29th, The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board (DSSMSSAB), in partnership with the local Homelessness Prevention Team will conduct the annual Point-in-Time (PiT) Count, a coordinated effort to measure homelessness across Canada. Notable changes…
Recent Job Posts
Social Services Clerk (Temporary Up to 12 Months)
CUPE 5330 Job Posting: #09-25 Job Title: Social Services Clerk Job Type: Full-Time Temporary (Up to 12 Months) Wage Range: $27.33 – $31.15 Job Class: Union JC 5 Positions: 1 The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board is searching for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join our team based in Sault…
2 Case Managers – Ontario Works (Temporary Up to 18 Months)
CUPE 5330 Job Posting: #08-25 Job Title: Case Managers – Ontario Works Job Type: Temporary Full-Time; Up to eighteen (18) Months (35-hour workweek) Wage Range: $35.11 – $39.12 Job Class: Union JC 10 Positions: 2 The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board is searching for energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our…
Financial Analyst, Corporate Services (Temporary Up to 12 Months)
NON-UNION Job Posting: #06-25 Job Title: Financial Analyst Division: Corporate Services The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board is searching for a Financial Analyst in our Corporate Services division to join our team based in Sault Ste. Marie. The Financial Analyst is responsible for the coordination of the financial activities, maintaining accurate…
Everyone used to say I was too stupid to finish high school or ever go to college. I am proving them wrong. I’m clean, and a good mom. I’m graduating high school, and going to college in the fall for physiotherapy.
I have lots of goals. I’m excited to work and make money. I’d like to buy a house and a car and say that the stuff is mine and I didn’t have to depend on Ontario Works to pay for it. I’m grateful for what they did for me, but I will be off assistance next month.
Erica, a past Ontario Works client