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Velma’s House – Wellness and Program Coordinator


Full-time (40 hours per week)
On-Call Rotation
Salary Range: $60,000 to $68,000
92 Higgins Ave., Winnipeg MB R3B 0B2

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:

Velma’s House is a low-barrier, Indigenous-led safe space designed to support women and gender-diverse individuals who are unsheltered, experiencing sexual exploitation, or facing gender-based violence. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Wellness and Program Coordinator who will play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of both staff and participants. You will lead staff training, professional development, and wellness initiatives while maintaining a strong presence on the floor to provide support where needed. Your work will be centered on fostering a culturally safe, trauma-informed, and inclusive environment that prioritizes wellness.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Leading staff training, professional development, and wellness initiatives
  • Maintaining a strong presence on the floor to provide direct support and crisis intervention
  • Developing and implementing staff wellness programs, including self-care strategies, mental health resources, and team-building activities
  • Conducting regular one-on-one check-ins with staff to integrate capacity-building goals and feedback alongside accessing wellness resources
  • Coordinating culturally safe programming that integrates Indigenous healing practices and harm reduction principles
  • Overseeing and initiating program scheduling, ensuring activities focus on health, wellness, and cultural engagement
  • Collaborating with leadership on hiring, orientation, and training of new staff
  • Recognizing and celebrating staff contributions through appreciation programs
  • Ensuring access to wellness resources, including counselling, cultural supports, and peer mentorship programs
  • Manage the inventory of essential supplies like hygiene products, harm reduction kits, and naloxone
  • Take part in an on-call rotation, providing leadership and crisis management during off-hours when needed, ensuring 24/7 coverage and continuity of care

You Have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
  • 3-5 years in a supervisory role within social services, shelters, or crisis intervention settings
  • Strong understanding of harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention
  • Experience working with Indigenous communities and knowledge of Indigenous traditions and healing practices
  • Certifications in First Aid, Crisis Management, and Opioid Reversal Training required
  • Proven leadership and team management skills, with experience in high-pressure environments
  • Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is required
  • Satisfactory completion of recent (as of the last 6 months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search; Child Abuse Registry Check; Adult Abuse Registry Check

We are Proud to Offer:

  • Comprehensive and Immediate 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 Sexual Wellness Lodge, Knowledge Keepers, Kookums, Skaabes, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site
  • 12 Wellness Days per year, in addition to Vacation Days
  • Work-life balance and casual dress
  • Training and Development opportunities
  • Free on-site parking
  • Employee appreciation and wellness events facilitated by our Social Planning Committee

To Apply:

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

You must be able to provide a valid Manitoba 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. In addition, Velma’s House is committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive space for all women, therefore Two-Spirited, trans and non-binary women are encouraged to self-identify when applying for this position.

Applications will be reviewed as received.

Please forward your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8

Email: careers@kanikanichihk.ca

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

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