Ending Violence Facilitator
Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Wage: $22.00 – $24.00 an hour
Location: 395 Notre Dame Ave
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:
We are looking for a passionate and skilled Ending Violence Facilitator to join our team. This role focuses on teaching and supporting communities outside Winnipeg about what gender-based violence (GBV) is and how it impacts Indigenous people, specifically women and two-spirited folks.
This project works across many sectors like health, justice, schools, social services, and more. You will support First Nations communities build their own tools and plans to respond to violence. This includes creating and testing a new Indigenous GBV Toolkit and helping organizations measure the impact of their work.
You’ll also be part of a network of people and communities working together to stop violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Connect and build relentionships with First Nations communities across Manitoba
- Lead learning sessions on what gender-based violence is, delivered in-person and online
- Delivering the in-house creation of the indigenous toolkit to measure GBV risks and program impacts
- Support reporting requirements, and stat collection
- Promote collaboration and learning between communities, service providers, and different sectors
What You Bring
- Experience working in gender-based violence or 2SLGBTQQIA+ rights
- 1–2 years of experience leading group workshops or training
- Comfortable speaking in front of people, both online and in person
- Good writing and speaking skills in English
- Strong organizational skills and able to manage your time well
- Able to work on your own and as part of a team
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and community needs
- Fluency in Ojibway and/or Cree is a strong asset
- Education in a related field like education, history, or social sciences, or a combination of lived and work experience
What We Value
- Indigenous knowledge and traditional ways of learning
- Lived experience and a community-centered approach
- Inclusion, diversity, and anti-oppression practices
- Strong belief in community-based work
- A positive attitude that enjoys a team environment
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 Personal days per year, in addition to Vacation time
- 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 your cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.
455 McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3A 0B5
Email: careers@kanikanichihk.ca
Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.