Ontario Works Caseworker

Position Details

• Pay Range: $34.14 - $40.76 per hour
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Deadline: 2026-09-07
• Department: Social Services
• Location: Lanark County

Job Title: Ontario Works Caseworker

Posting Number: SS2026-020

Mandate: Provide and facilitate short and long-term case management support by conducting interviews, completing applications and determining eligibility for assistance. Assess need and develop, review and implement plans by working with community resources to support clients in meeting and achieving their goals.

Qualifications

• Two-year post-secondary diploma in social services or a related field
• 1 - 2 years related progressive experience in social services case management
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Travel may be required within Lanark County
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite of applications
• Ability to deal with clients in crisis situations and maintain a high level of confidentiality

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on the 2026 O.P.S.E.U. Salary Grid Level 8
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Disability insurance
• Life and dependent life insurance
• Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (OMERS) pension plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and development opportunities
• Wellness promotion account

Work Environment

The position requires 35 hours per week and travel within Lanark County. Team environment emphasizing inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.

Application Process

Please submit your cover letter, résumé and related documents as a PDF or MS Word document via the apply link on our website. Include your name and the posting number SS2026-020 in the file name (e.g., Jane/John Doe SS2026-020).

Applications must be received by Monday, September 7, 2026.

Lanark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation requests can be made to participate fully and equally in the recruitment and selection process.

Note: Personal information collected is under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used for employment qualification purposes. Questions may be directed to Human Resources.