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Ending Violence Facilitator


Salary Range – $18.34/hour

Permanent, Part-time (approximately 20 hours a week)

We are Community Leaders:

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a nonprofit, community-based, Indigenous-led human services organization that provides a range of Indigenous-identified programs and services that focus on the wholeness, wellness, and building on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous People.

About the Role:

This three-year project is focused on developing gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and tools to work within all sectors; education, health, justice, social service, private and public sector. Supporting and connecting First Nation communities on how to address gendered violence issues and be a part of a network that is experienced working with Ending Violence, and GBV healing and recovery.

The Facilitator will assist in the development of networks that will receive orientation and training to increase internal capacity and advance GBV work within organizations and communities. The successful candidate will assist in developing a new Manitoba-based Indigenous Toolkit which will be available to participating partners that are working within the GBV field. The Facilitator will assist in developing a GBV evaluation and risk framework tool to provide resources to partners looking to evaluate their own GBV community work. The Facilitator will assist the Coordinator in piloting new GBV material created through capacity building sessions and help evaluate these sessions based on the new GBV evaluation framework created. The Project will host both in-person and virtual sessions to ensure participation throughout Manitoba. Marketing and promotional material will be translated in both Ojibway and Cree to reduce language barriers. The Project’s goal to provide information on how to collaborate and end violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

What You Bring:

  • Understanding and demonstrated experience in sexual education, including programs to promote 2SLGBTQQIA+ human rights and gender-based violence prevention
  • One to two years of experience in a Facilitator role, and GBV-related work experience
  • Post-secondary degree in a relevant field such as education, history, political science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
  • Fluency in Ojibway and Cree is considered a strong asset
  • Experience in group facilitation, training, and presentations virtually and in-person
  • High level of proficiency in organizational and administrative skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database systems
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse and broad audience, and have an understanding of how to meet diverse and unique needs of community
  • Commitment to and knowledge of anti-oppression, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, and current on issues related to 2SLGBTQQIA+ rights in Canada
  • Demonstrated commitment to the strengths and values of Indigenous knowledge, the rights of Indigenous people, cultural reclamation, and traditional practices


We are Proud to Offer:

  • Comprehensive Benefits including Health and Dental
  • Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
  • Employer Contributed RRSP; up to 5% match
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program with Consult + and Telus Health
  • Cultural Ways of Being; Mino Pimatisiwin Lodge, Knowledge Keepers, Skaabes, Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site
  • 12 Wellness Days per year
  • Work-life balance and casual dress
  • Training and Development opportunities
  • Free on-site parking
  • Social Planning Committee that facilitates employee appreciation and wellness events


To Apply:

Candidates must be able to provide a recent Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to starting in the position.

You must be able to provide a valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and a driver’s abstract.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, detailing how you meet the requirements of this position (with salary expectations).

Ka Ni Kanichihk remains committed to achieving employment equity. Candidates are strongly encouraged to self-declare in their cover letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.

Please forward you cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8

Email: hr@kanikanichihk.ca

Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however, we will only contact those selected for an interview.