Employment Opportunities

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Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge – Clinical Site Coordinator

Full Time (40 hours/week)
Salary range: $41,600 – $51,000

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 focusing on wholeness, wellness, and building on the strengths and resilience of the Indigenous People.

The Opportunity:

The Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge is seeking someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide administrative and medical assistant support. Reporting to the Program Manager, you will act as a receptionist for clients and service providers, maintain supply inventories using a standardized checklist, perform a variety of clerical support functions and maintain site organization. You will contribute to a kind and respectful work environment and participate in workload sharing and coverage within the team.

What You Will Be Doing…

Site coordination by managing appointments and schedules in the record keeping systems of the Lodge
Acting as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and service providers
Participate in client care relations and maintain a high-quality of care throughout
Maintain client charts and databases alongside inventories and resources for the site
Ensure the leadership team is supported with ad hoc projects and reporting per request
Act as a champion of human rights based approaches to health and healthcare, and understand the social determinants of health care
Exceptional skills in creating and maintaining caring, kind relationships with all kinds of people
Connection to Indigenous communities via kinship ties, relationship building, and or other relational ties
Delegating, sorting and administering communications such as email, phone, photocopying and faxing
Collaborating as a team member within a two-eyed seeing space
Plan, organize, and execute a high volume workload and meeting deadlines
Working somewhat independently, with minimal supervision

You Have:

One (1+) years of related healthcare experience required, a combination of education and experience may be considered
Completion of a Unit Clerk Course and/or a Medical Office Assistant Course, High school education or equivalent under Manitoba standards
One (1+) years of data entry and clerical experience
Demonstrated knowledge and experience maintaining medical records, understanding medical terminology, compiling statistics and processing personal health information
Understanding and awareness of HIV, Hepatitis C, STBBI’s, and Harm Reduction methods
Ability to maintain confidentiality, understanding PHIA regulations
A valid Manitoba driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract, and access to a vehicle
A recent (as of the past six months) Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Abuse Registry Check completed
Basic Cardiac Life Saving Certificate
Strong organizational skills, excellent communication, both written and oral, and professionalism
An understanding of wrap-around and community-centered approaches as well as trauma-informed practices
Ethical principles, along with a commitment to staff and participant confidentiality
A commitment to cultural reclamation and traditional healing practices
You are prepared to work 40 hours a week with flexible hours
Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid, CPR, and Food Handlers (not required, but considered an asset)
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office 360 suite

What We 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 Sexual Wellness Lodge, Knowledge Keepers and Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, and smudging on-site
Wellness days in addition to Vacation days
Work-life balance and casual dress
Training and Development opportunities
Free on-site parking
Employee appreciation events

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 is committed to achieving employment equity. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to indicate in their cover letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.

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 as they are received.

Please forward your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8

Leading Black Wolf – Coordinator

Full Time (40 hours/week)
Salary range: $50,000 – $58,000

We are Community Leaders

The Opportunity:

The Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of the program objectives; including the planning, implementation and monitoring of program services, and overseeing the day-to-day management of the program and program staff. The candidate will also have experience in program coordination, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, providing creative leadership, mentorship and support to a staff team (including contract staff) and serving as a primary contact for the Leading Black Wolf program.

What You Will Be Doing…

Responsible for all facets of program management and implementation, including planning, budgeting, evaluation and reporting
Recruiting, retaining and developing relationships with program participants
Maintain accurate and complete statistical records for the program
Ensure consistent and meaningful evaluation of the program is carried out
Participate in hiring process, including conducting staff orientation activities
Engage in on-going supervision of all program staff
Conduct regular performance reviews with program team members, providing constructive feedback and direction as to improvement
Actively participating in management of the program, attending meetings regularly and bringing forward issues for discussion and decision
Maintain awareness and establish essential linkages and networks with community resources to support the program
Prepare presentations, briefing notes, and progress reports for the Executive Director, Council, Advisory Committee and funding bodies as required
Prepare quarterly progress reports and annual reports for the Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. Council and funding bodies as required
To perform other related tasks as required by the program to ensure its successful completion

You Have:

A valid Manitoba driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract, and access to a vehicle
A recent (as of the past six months) Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Abuse Registry Check completed
A University degree or certification in a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant post-secondary education, experience, and training
An understanding of community centered resources and system navigation
Strong organizational skills, excellent communication, both written and oral, and professionalism
An understanding of wrap-around and community-centered approaches as well as trauma-informed practices
Ethical principles, along with a commitment to staff and participant confidentiality
A commitment to cultural reclamation and traditional healing practices
You are prepared to work 40 hours a week with flexible hours
Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid, CPR, and Food Handlers (not required, but considered an asset)
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office 360 suite

What We 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 Sexual Wellness Lodge, Knowledge Keepers and Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, and smudging on-site
Wellness days in addition to Vacation days
Work-life balance and casual dress
Training and Development opportunities
Free on-site parking
Employee appreciation events

Ka Ni Kanichihk is committed to achieving employment equity. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to indicate in their cover letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.

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 as they are received.

Please forward your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8

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

Medicine Bear Counselling, Support and Elder Services – Program Coordinator

Full-time position (40 hours/week)

Salary Range: $50,000 – $58,000

We are Community Leaders

The Opportunity:

As the Program Coordinator, you work from your heart and are a highly compassionate, skilled, and creative leader with a passion for supporting families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited Beings. You are dedicated to ending violence, using an anti-oppressive, human-rights oriented analysis to understand Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirited beings and their experiences with all forms of violence. You know from personal experience that reclaiming Indigenous cultural practices is a foundation for coping with complex grief and trauma, and you are committed to healing and wellness. You are also committed to culturally safe practices and the decolonization of trauma-informed care. You are a successful systems advocate and you are able to assist families in accessing community resources and supports. You can see the strength in all people, and support people in their journey to see that strength in themselves.

What You Will Be Doing…

Managing the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the project
Report writing, data collection, budget management
Supervising and supporting a team of professionals
Providing therapeutic, individual, family, and group sessions
Creating opportunities for members to heal from complex trauma and complicated grief within a culturally safe and supportive environment
Identifying and engaging with Knowledge Keepers to ensure families have access to a broad range of ceremonial practices and/or western therapeutic modalities and supports

You Have:

A valid Manitoba driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract, and access to a vehicle
A recent (as of the past six months) Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Abuse Registry Check completed
A University degree or certification in a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant post-secondary education, experience, and training
An understanding of Indigenous economic, cultural, and political environments
Strong organizational skills, excellent communication, both written and oral, and professionalism
An understanding of wrap-around and community-centered approaches as well as trauma-informed practices
Ethical principles, along with a commitment to staff and participant confidentiality
A commitment to cultural reclamation and traditional healing practices
Prepared to work 40 hours a week with flexible hours
Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid, CPR, and Food Handlers (not required, but considered an asset)
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office 360 suite

What We 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 Sexual Wellness Lodge, Knowledge Keepers and Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, and smudging on-site
Wellness days in addition to Vacation days
Work-life balance and casual dress
Training and Development opportunities
Free on-site parking
Employee appreciation events

Ka Ni Kanichihk is committed to achieving employment equity. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to indicate in their cover letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.

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 as they are received.

Please forward your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8

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

Medicine Bear Counselling and Elder Services – Family Engagement Worker

Full Time (40 hours/week)

Salary Range: $20.00 – $24.00/hour $41,748 – $50,080/annually

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 that builds on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous People.

The Opportunity

The Family Engagement Worker provides culturally safe and trauma informed resources and therapeutic approaches to restore a sense of justice, balance, and well-being for families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two- Spirited Beings within the Medicine Bear Counselling and Elder Services program. The successful candidate will utilize the teachings of Courage, Care Giver, Protector and Medicine Spirit to enable families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited Beings to heal from complicated grief and trauma within a culturally safe, inclusive, and friendly environment. The Family Engagement Worker is responsible for implementation and monitoring of the project, including report writing, data collection, budget maintenance and quality assurance.

What You Will Be Doing….

Providing trauma-informed culturally-safe and therapeutic care to MMIWGTS+ families
Effectively communicating with different stakeholders including Indigenous community members, provincial and federal governments, and collateral agencies
Collecting statistical information and data-entry
Facilitating sharing and healing circles and sharing knowledge of traditional healing practices
Creating project-related documents, materials, and presentations
Engaging and following up with families that are connected to the program to ensure needs are met
Report writing and budget maintenance
Assisting in mediation and conflict management
Providing assistance on resources, advocacy, and Elder support
Demonstrating a deep understanding of topical and historical Indigenous economic, cultural and political environments;

Who You Are:

As the Family Engagement Worker, You are:

Comfortable with program facilitation and presentations
Experienced in providing therapeutic, culturally-supportive resources to people experiencing grief
Able to effectively and clearly communicate verbally and in writing
Culturally-competent, and versed in Indigenous traditional healing modalities
Detail oriented, organized, and self-motivated individual
Proficient multi-tasker with the ability to pivot to participants and program needs
Team player who demonstrates flexibility and adaptability

You Have:

University Degree in a related field and three (3) years’ experience working in the Indigenous community; or equivalent combination of education and experiences with successful program or program coordination
Proven expertise in applying an anti-oppressive framework, and demonstrated cultural competence
Commitment to cultural reclamation practice is essential
Experience facilitating sharing/healing circles and knowledge of traditional healing practices
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
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate and CPR is an asset
Mental Health First Aid and ASIST training is an asset
Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle are required

We are Proud to Offer:

Competitive Salaries and 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 and Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site
12 Wellness Days, in addition to Vacation Days for full time employees
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:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, detailing how you meet the requirements of this posting 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 Resource Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8

Email: HR@kanikanichihk.ca

Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Team Lead – Education Department

Salary Range – $54,000 – $58,000

Full Time, Days (40 hours/week)

We are Community Leaders

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary individual to join our team as a Team Lead in our Education Department. In this role, you will oversee initiatives related within our educational programs; Social Innovation and Community Development, and Honouring Gifts. You will lead a team of passionate educators, guiding them in the design and implementation of innovative educational and cultural experiences that empower individuals and communities to create positive and lasting change.

What You Will Be Doing….

Providing leadership, coordination, and support to a team of educators and fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
Training and onboarding new staff, and providing coaching support alongside managing performance and goals
Responsible for student recruitment, orientation, attending open houses and career fairs, as well as providing student resources
Implementing programming that is relevant and inclusive and will best serve student interests and needs
Lead the design and delivery of training and professional development programs for educators, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to effectively
Course management assistance, by collaboration with both the Education team and the accreditation body to maintain and update program courses and syllabus
Oversee program budgets and cash flows, as well as ensure program review, monitor, and evaluations
Conduct the Education team’s annual evaluations to assess performance and set goals for professional development
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and final reports as required by program and funder guidelines
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for partnership and collaboration in support of our educational initiatives

Who You Are:

Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team towards a shared vision
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders
Knowledgeable on community resources, and able to provide one-on-one wraparound support for students
Proven ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions to challenges
Experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation, with a focus on outcomes and impact
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

You Have:

Five (5) years+ of management experience, funder stakeholders and related education and facilitation experience
Five (5) years+ of demonstrated experience in teaching, facilitating and adapting to support Adult Learners in an educational context
A valid Manitoba Driver’s License, clear drivers abstract and reliable access to a vehicle
Experience in facilitating group activities
Understanding of wraparound and community-centered approach as well as trauma-informed, and harm reductive practices
Committed to staff and participant strictest confidentiality
Ability to integrate cultural reclamation and traditional healing practices
A recent (as of the past 6 months) Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Abuse Registry Check

What We 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 Sexual Wellness Lodge, Knowledge Keepers and Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site
Wellness Days, in addition to Vacation Days
Work-life balance and casual dress
Bi-monthly training and development opportunities
Free on-site parking
Employee appreciation events

To Apply

If you are passionate about education, social innovation, and community development, and are excited about the opportunity to lead a dynamic team in creating positive change, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and salary expectation.

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 encouraged to self-declare in their cover letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.

Please send your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage Ave.

Winnipeg, MB R3A 0B5

Email: HR@kanikanichihk.ca

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

Leading Black Wolf – Mentor

Salary Range – $19.00 – $21.00

Full Time, Days (40 hours/week)

We are Community Leaders

The Opportunity

As a member of Leading Black Wolf, the Mentor’s role is to to provide transitional supports for youth from 18 to 25 years of age that are leaving the care of Child and Family Services. You will be providing one-on-one mentorship to develop life skills alongside facilitating culturally based activities and utilizing community resources.

What You Will Be Doing….

Creating positive and attainable expectations and goals alongside the Mentees
Fostering the Mentees individual strengths and talents and customizing provided supports and resources
Teaching life skills, such as budgeting and housing, how to access child care, and understanding healthy relationships
Recruiting, and retaining participants; listening to concerns and troubleshooting requests
Modeling responsible, engaged, and positive behaviour
Ensuring that traditional knowledge is incorporated in all levels of the program
Facilitating and organizing a variety of youth activities
Cultivating creative, holistic, and sincere mentorship and support
Informing the Coordinator of concerns, questions, and challenges
Following Organizational safety protocols and procedures, including transportation of participants as required

Who You Are:

Demonstrated understanding of the mentorship role working alongside vulnerable youth
An engaged mentor that ensures participants are able to access resources barrier free
Able to take detailed case notes and produce report documentation if required
Takes initiative on program planning, prepping and facilitating
A harm reduction and trauma informed lens advocate
A builder of strong relationships with participants and other stakeholders involved
Demonstrator and incorporator of cultural knowledge and competence
Knowledgeable on youth and community resources, and able to assist in system navigation

You Have:

Relevant post-secondary education, or combination of education and experience;
One – two (1-2) years’ experience working with vulnerable youth;
A valid Manitoba Driver’s License, clear drivers abstract and reliable access to a vehicle;
Experience in facilitating group activities;
Understanding of wraparound and community-centered approach as well as trauma-informed practices;
Strong morals and ethics, along with commitment to staff and participant confidentiality;
Commitment to cultural reclamation practice and traditional healing practices;
Are prepared to work 40 hours a week with flexible hours including weekends, evenings;
A recent (as of the past 6 months) Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Abuse Registry Check;

What We 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 and Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site
Wellness Days, in addition to Vacation Days
Work-life balance and casual dress
Training and Development opportunities
Free on-site parking
Employee appreciation 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.

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 send your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage Ave.

Winnipeg, MB R3A 0B5

Email: HR@kanikanichihk.ca

Social Innovation and Community Development (SICD) – Instructor

Salary Range – $45,000 – $53,000

Full Time, Days (40 hours/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 that builds on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous People.

The Opportunity
Do you want to teach adults who genuinely want to be in your classroom? Want to make a real difference in someone’s life? Are you someone who enjoys a team teaching approach? Do you love collaboration, flexibility, and innovation? If so, join our team as an Instructor in our Social Innovation and Community Development training program that operates in partnership with Red River College Polytechnic. The SICD Instructor is responsible for providing post-secondary education that prepares adult learners for a career in the Community Development field. Our goal is to provide adult learners with a supportive, culturally safe and inclusive environment to thrive in.

What You Will Be Doing…

Developing, curating, and delivering lessons within hybrid learning
Demonstrating knowledge and able to instruct in a variety of social service areas
Delivering lesson plans and activities according to a curriculum, and able to pivot based on learners needs, abilities, and interests
Adapting to various learning styles in the classroom and use different modalities such as lectures, labs, land-based methods, and creative approaches
Evaluating student performance, grading, and revising content as required
Monitoring academic progress and providing feedback in a diplomatic and timely fashion
Classroom management to ensure a smooth and effective class for all attendees
Providing additional support to students in achieving goals and provide community-centered supports and resources if required
Participating with student and community events and activities

Who You Are:

Two+ (2) years’ of experience in teaching or training adult learners, preferably in a vocational college setting or similar
Post-Secondary Education in Education, Teaching for Life, is considered an asset
High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
Dependable, approachable, adaptable and flexible
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, must thrive in a team environment
Demonstrated commitment to the strengths and values of Indigenous knowledge, cultural reclamation and traditional practices
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
Dependable problem solver that enjoys critical thinking
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite such as Access, Word, Excel, Acrobat Adobe, PowerPoint, Outlook
Familiar with QuickBooks, Sage, or similar platforms is considered an asset
Bondable and able to work in Canada
Hold a Valid Manitoba Class 5 Drivers’ License and have daily access to a vehicle

What We 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 and Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site
Wellness Days, in addition to Vacation Days
Work-life balance and casual dress
Training and Development opportunities
Free on-site parking
Employee appreciation 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 received up to September 18, 2024.

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 send your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage Ave.

Winnipeg, MB R3A 0B5

Email: HR@kanikanichihk.ca

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

Velma’s House 24/7 Safe Space – Support Workers

Salary Range – $21 – $25/hour + Shift Premiums

Part Time (20+ hours/week)

Day, Evenings, Overnights, Two Weekend shifts required/month

We are Community Leaders:

The Opportunity:

Velma’s House is an Indigenous led, low-barrier safe space for women and gender diverse folks who are unsheltered, experiencing sexual exploitation or gender based violence. Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, Support Workers are responsible for the day-to-day interactions with relatives that are accessing the safe space and variety of resource offered. Our safe space serves a place of comfort, connection, and safety, with an emphasis on meeting the immediate safety needs of those who need it most, when they need it most.

What You Will Be Doing…

Walking alongside relatives that are accessing Velma’s House with respect, care, and anticipation that each participant’s needs will be diverse and unique;
Fostering clear, kind, and professional participant relationships;
Responsible for tracking and maintaining accurate and detailed statistics;
Planning and implementing relevant workshops and programming;
Assisting in system navigation;
Assisting in goal setting, and advocacy work;
Demonstrating knowledge on strict consent and confidentially policies and procedures;
Executing organizational safety protocols, incident reports, and donation procedures;
Facilitating health supports including access to in-house physicians and nurses, Elders and Knowledge keepers, ceremony, traditional medicines and cultural teachings;
Providing participant’s services such as: shower and washroom facilities, nutritious meals, laundry services, hygiene and wellness supplies, harm reduction supplies, emergency clothing as well as direct care services;

Who You Are:

Strong understanding of issues related to mental health, gender based violence, problematic substance use; sexual exploitation;
Comprehensive and current knowledge of resources and systems within Winnipeg;
Commitment to cultural reclamation practices and Ways of Being, Two-Eyed Seeing approach;
Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written;
Strong understanding and proponent of harm reduction principles and trauma informed care;
Understanding on systems of oppression, able to apply anti-oppression measures;
Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion; including issues impacting the 2SLGBTQ+ community;
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams);
Highly proficient in interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills;
Team player who is able to work safely and collaboratively in fast-paced and high-needs environments;

You Have…

1-3 years of related formal training (mental health, social work, family studies, gender-based violence, substance training, community health, etc.), work experience, and combined lived experience are all valued;
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada;
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;
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate and CPR;
Non Violent Crisis Intervention or related Crisis Management Training;
Opioid Reversal Training;
Mental Health First Aid and ASIST training is an asset;
Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle are considered assets;

We are Proud to Offer:

Competitive Salaries and Shift Premiums;
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 Lodge, Knowledge Keepers and Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site;
12 Wellness Days, in addition to Vacation Days for full time employees;
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:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, detailing how you meet the requirements of this posting 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 Resource Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8

Email: HR@kanikanichihk.ca

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

Velma’s House 24/7 Safe Space – Support Workers

Salary Range – $21 – $25/hour + Shift Premiums

Full Time (40 hours/week) Evenings, Overnights, One Weekend shift required/month

We are Community Leaders:

The Opportunity:

What You Will Be Doing…

Walking alongside relatives that are accessing Velma’s House with respect, care, and understanding that each participant’s needs will be diverse and unique;
Fostering clear, kind, and professional participant relationships;
Responsible for tracking and maintaining accurate and detailed statistics;
Planning and implementing relevant workshops and programming;
Assisting in system navigations;
Assisting in goal setting, and advocacy work;
Demonstrating knowledge on strict consent and confidentially policies and procedures;
Executing organizational safety protocols, incident reports, and donation procedures;
Facilitating health supports including access to in-house physicians and nurses, Elders and Knowledge keepers, ceremony, traditional medicines and cultural teachings;
Providing participant’s services such as access to shower and washroom facilities, nutritious meals, laundry services, hygiene and wellness supplies, harm reduction supplies, emergency clothing as well as direct care services;

Who You Are:

Strong understanding of issues related to mental health, gender based violence, problematic substance use; sexual exploitation;
Comprehensive and current knowledge of resources and systems within Winnipeg;
Commitment to cultural reclamation practices and Ways of Being, Two-Eyed Seeing approach;
Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written;
Strong understanding and proponent of harm reduction principles and trauma informed care;
Understanding on systems of oppression, able to apply anti-oppression measures;
Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion; including issues impacting the 2SLGBTQ+ community;
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams);
Highly proficient in interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills;
Team player who is able to work safely and collaboratively in fast-paced and high-needs environments;

You Have…

1-3 years of related formal training (mental health, social work, family studies, gender-based violence, substance training, community health, etc.), work experience, and combined lived experience are all valued;
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada;
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;
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate and CPR;
Non Violent Crisis Intervention or related Crisis Management Training;
Opioid Reversal Training;
Mental Health First Aid and ASIST training is an asset
Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle are considered assets

We are Proud to Offer:

Competitive Salaries and Shift Premiums
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 Lodge, Knowledge Keepers and Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site;
12 Wellness Days, in addition to Vacation Days for full time employees;
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:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, detailing how you meet the requirements of this posting 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 Resource Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8

Email: HR@kanikanichihk.ca

Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Kistesimaw – Mentor

1 Full Time (40 hours/week) & 1 Part Time (20 hours/week)

Salary range: $19.00 – $22.00/hour

We Are Community Leaders:

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. Is a nonprofit, community based; Indigenous lead human services organization that provides a range of Indigenous identified programs and services that focus on the wholeness, wellness that builds on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous People.

The Opportunity:

The Mentor for the Kistesimaw “Eldest Brother” program to provide direct support for young boys under the age of 12. The selected candidate will provide positive mentorship to boys and help prevent future police contact through advocacy support, structured recreation, cultural based activities, and school based support activities accessed through utilizing community resources, and providing support for the child and family as needed.

What You Will Be Doing….

Responsible for developing and providing feedback on program delivery tools;
Implementing, evaluating, and monitoring of the program;
Day-to-day management of the program and participants;
Facilitating, planning, and delivering youth activities:
Provide creative and sincere mentorship and support;
Recruitment of participants;
Ensure that traditional knowledge is incorporated in the design, development and delivery of the programs;
Safe transportation of participants;

Who You Are:

Demonstrated understanding of the male role influence when working with boys;
An active and engaged mentor to ensure participants attend recreational and leisure activities, appointments, referrals, educational, cultural and other resources;
Detailed case notes documenter and able to produce report documentation;
Able to program plan, prep and facilitate;
Maintain regular contact with participants and families, and collaterals;
Demonstrate and incorporate cultural knowledge competence;
Strong understanding of child development processes;

You Have:

Relevant post-secondary education, or combination of education and experience;
One – two (1-2) years’ experience working with Indigenous boys, ages 12 and under;
A valid Manitoba Driver’s License, clear drivers abstract and reliable access to a vehicle;
Experience in facilitating group activities;
Experience with case management models;
Physically able to engage in physical activities with children;
Understanding of wraparound and community-centered approach as well as trauma-informed practices;
Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to staff and participant confidentiality;
Commitment to cultural reclamation practice and traditional healing practices;
Are prepared to work 40 hours a week with flexible hours including weekends, evenings;
A recent (as of the past 6 months) Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Abuse Registry Check;

What We Offer:

Ka Ni Kanichihk is a progressive, holistic organization that is invested in employee wellness. We are proud to offer:

Comprehensive Benefits including Health and Dental • Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Employer Contributed RRSP • Employee and Family Assistance • Training and Development opportunities • Free on-site parking • Employee appreciation events • Wellness days

To Apply:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, detailing how you meet the requirements of this posting, and 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 Resource Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8

Email: HR@kanikanichihk.ca

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

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