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Why Work at the DTSSAB?

We value employees’ contributions and efforts in working in the best interest of individuals we serve.


Thank you for your interest in a career with the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB).

At the DTSSAB, we value employees’ contributions and efforts in working in the best interest of the individuals we support.  We are committed to treating both each other and the individuals we support with integrity and respect. Our inclusive culture creates a supportive work atmosphere that enables opportunities for personal growth and professional development.


Our Mission Statement

We are committed to delivering programs and services, through the effective use of available resources, in the best interest of the individuals we support.


Our Vision and Values

Our vision is to support individuals in need throughout our communities.  It demonstrates our commitment to serving the individuals we support and treating each other through actions and values of integrity and respect. 

Integrity – Acting with honest and trustworthy intentions while being accountable for our actions.

Respect – Treating people with courtesy, fairness and being empathetic to life’s circumstances.

In addition to the reward of making a difference to the lives of those we serve in our communities, employees enjoy:

  • Competitive salaries.

  • Vacation, compressed work schedules and access to family responsibility days (most full-time non-EMS positions).

  • Comprehensive benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan (OMERS), extended health and dental benefits, and paid sick leave (for full-time positions).

  • A supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) for staff and immediate family members, with enhanced services for Paramedic employees.

  • Professional development initiatives, with ongoing training.

  • Opportunities for career advancement.

  • Onboarding initiatives to ensure employees receive position-specific support and training, as well as an understanding of the corporate culture, and their role within it. 

The DTSSAB is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. The DTSSAB will accommodate individuals with accessibility requirements through each stage of the hiring process to ensure they are able to participate fully and equally. For more information, please visit the accessibility section of this website.

Please check our current opportunities web page regularly for new job postings.


Organizational Structure

The DTSSAB offers a diverse spectrum of occupations in varied fields.  Staff possessing the necessary skills and qualifications have the opportunity to move within the organization to different positions or across different programs. 

Everything we do is driven by our vision, mission, and values. If you think that you would be a good fit at the DTSSAB, and you qualify for a current position, please apply by following our application process.


Our Area

For further information on the District of Timiskaming area, please visit the relocation guides for Temiskaming Shores or Kirkland Lake. The guides best showcase what our region has to offer.