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True stories from the people of Sault Ste. Marie.
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Snapshots of Society
Erica's story
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Emma's story
Snapshots of Society
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Social Services Awareness Week 2022
Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The annual Social Services Awareness week is set to kick off June 6th – 10th in Sault Ste. Marie. In order to bring recognition to the various services available in the community, local social service agencies have come together to plan numerous events to foster community engagement after a long…
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!…
Recent Job Posts
Social Services Clerk – (Temporary Up To 12 Months)
CUPE 5330 Job Posting: #51-23 Job Title: Social Services Clerk Job Type: Temporary Full-Time; Up to twelve (12) months (35-hour workweek) Wage Range: $25.64 to $29.22 Job Class: Union JC 5 The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board is searching for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join our team based in…
Case Managers – (Temporary Up To 12 Months)
CUPE 5330 Job Posting: #50-23 Job Title: Case Manager – Ontario Works Job Type: Temporary Full-Time; Up to twelve (12) Months (35-hour workweek) Wage Range: $32.94 – $36.69 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…
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