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Manager of Special Projects


Full-time (40 hours/week)

We are Community Leaders:

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

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about creating community-driven projects that make a real difference? Do you enjoy working with a team to bring big ideas to life while staying organized and focused on the details?

We’re looking for a Manager of Special Projects to join our team! This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves planning, organizing, and leading meaningful initiatives. You’ll report to the Executive Director and the Director of Programs and Services, and work closely with our operational team to support projects that respond to community needs, values, and priorities.  As a confident and compassionate leader, you’re someone who can take an idea and turn it into action. Whether it’s developing a new community program, leading a time-limited initiative, or stepping in to support ad-hoc projects, you’ll make sure things get done — thoughtfully, on time, and in a good way.

What You Will Be Doing…

  • Leading Special Projects: Plan, organize, and oversee a variety of projects from start to finish — making sure goals, timelines, and budgets are met.
  • Supporting Staff and Teams: Supervise staff or team members connected to your projects, offer mentorship, and make sure everyone understands their role and responsibilities.
  • Working with Leadership: Be part of our operational team, helping to guide decision-making and support the big picture.
  • Sharing Progress: Prepare updates, reports, and presentations for our leadership, funders, and partners.
  • Creating New Opportunities: Help identify new project ideas based on community needs, and design creative, culturally respectful responses.
  • Making Sure We Meet Standards: Keep an eye on reporting, licensing, and compliance requirements so everything runs smoothly.
  • Hiring and Supporting Staff: Help recruit, train, and support project staff while creating a positive and healthy work environment.
  • Managing Budgets: Plan and track project spending, making sure everything stays within budget.
  • Building Relationships: Connect and collaborate with community partners, service agencies, and funders to support shared goals.
  • Helping Where Needed: Support other one-time or short-term projects as they come up.

Who You Are:

As the Manager of Special Projects, you are:

  • Creative and love problem-solving.
  • Reliable and follow through on commitments.
  • Organized and confident managing multiple projects.
  • A strategic thinker and see the bigger picture.
  • A strong communicator and thoughtful leader.
  • Collaborative and help create inclusive, welcoming spaces.
  • Open to feedback and always learning and growing.

What You Bring:

  • A combination of continued education after high school and relevant work experience.
  • 2-3 years of direct management or supervisory experience.
  • Experience planning and delivering programs or projects, ideally in a non-profit or community-based setting.
  • Understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and values.
  • Comfortable with budgeting, funding agreements, and other project-related documents.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, including trauma-informed approaches.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, Outlook and social media platforms.
  • A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including sound judgment and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

We are Proud to Offer:

Competitive Salaries and Comprehensive Benefits, including Health and Dental

  • Tax-Exempt Status, if applicable
  • 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 Sexual Wellness Lodge, Knowledge Keepers and Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, and smudging
  • 12 Wellness Days, in addition to Vacation Days for full-time employees
  • Work-life balance and casual dress
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Free on-site parking
  • Social Planning Committee which facilitates employee appreciation and wellness events

To Apply:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, detailing how you meet the requirements of this posting, and your salary expectations. Applications will be reviewed upon received.

Candidates are required to provide a current (within the past 6 months) Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and a driver’s abstract prior to starting this position.

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 Resource Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8

Email: careers@kanikanichihk.ca Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.