Employment Opportunities

Full Time (40/hours per week)

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:

As the selected candidate, you will be responsible for the support, facilitation, and delivery of the Heart Medicine Lodge (HML) program. HML is an essential and unique Indigenous-led program that provides culturally-based support and advocacy services for Indigenous female-identifying folx who have experienced sexual assault and/or sexual violence.

What You Will Be Doing…

• Indigenous cultural reclamation by being committed to the strengths and values of Indigenous knowledge, and traditional practices  
• Ensure a holistic, inclusive and community centered service-delivery approach
• Design, support, and deliver culturally responsive education curriculum on a variety of sexual and reproductive health and justice issues
• Utilize a sound understanding of anti-oppressive frameworks
• Provide advocacy, knowledge, and resources
• Demonstrate deep understanding of Indigenous economic, cultural, and political environments

Who You Are:

• Highly proficient within issues around sexuality, reproductive justice, sexual violence, gender-based violence using a trauma informed lens
• Experienced overseeing the delivery and facilitation of culturally safe programming for survivors of sexual violence
• Ability to create and promote an open and safe space for dialogue about sexual violence
• Works well with others; you know when to lead, and when to serve
• Successfully facilitated group work, and have effective problem-solving, and team-building skills
• Ability to prioritize in your work and can juggle multiple tasks and have good time management skills
• Clear communicator and can present verbal and written information
• Knowledgeable on advocacy services and community resources and are confident in abilities to advocate for program participants
• Comfortable working with Elders and have experience with arranging ceremonies
• Current on Microsoft Office Suite 360, OneDrive, Teams, and other applicable software platforms

You Have:

• Post-secondary education in a related field and three (3) years’ experience working in the Indigenous community, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least three (3) years’ experience in successful program creation, planning, coordination, and facilitating groups
• A valid Manitoba Driver’s License, clear drivers abstract and reliable access to a vehicle
• Flexibility in hours, including some weekend and evening shifts
• A recent (as of the past 6 months) Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Abuse Registry Check
• Commitment to cultural reclamation practice

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, 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 send in your resume, cover letter, and three work-related references to:

Human Resources Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0R8

E-mail: HR@kanikanichihk.ca

Full Time 40 hours/week

Salary Range – $41,748 – $51,000/ 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 Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention Network Coordinator will lead and oversee the development of Manitoba First Nation community networks to create training, developed tools and resources, and provide healing and recovery. This three-year project is focused on developing GBV prevention and intervention tools to work within all sectors; education, health, justice, social service, private and public sector. The project’s goal to provide information on how to collaborate and end violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQAI+ people.

What You Will Be Doing…

• Building and fostering a network of Indigenous GBV advocates and community organizations
• Advance efforts to end violence through knowledge, resources, and traditional ways of being
• Expanding existing Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW) educational materials
• Creating an Indigenous-created, Manitoba based GBV Prevention Toolkit
• Establishing a new GBV Prevention evaluation and risk framework for community partners and stakeholders
• Coordinating training events and delivery of materials with a Facilitator
• Research within GBV work, collecting, analyzing, and presenting data
• Creating and curating relevant and accessible training opportunities for variety of audiences
• Communicating with diverse communities to ensure engagement and high-quality relationships

Who You Are:

As the Coordinator for GBV Prevention Network, You Are:

• Strong analytical framework and demonstrated experience in sex positive education, including programs to promote 2SLGBTQQAI+ human rights and gender-based violence prevention in an educational context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience collecting and analyzing data, to present both in reporting and presentations
• Commitment to embedding Indigenous cultural reclamation and traditional healing practices
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Fluency in Ojibway and Cree is considered a strong asset
• High level of proficiency in organizational and administrative tasks.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and collaboratively with staff and stakeholders.

You Have:

• Post-Secondary training in a related field (Social Services, Gender Studies, Community Health, etc.) and three (3) years’ experience working in the Indigenous community; or equivalent combination of education and experiences within program coordination
• Three (3+) years’ experience in Coordination and GBV related work experience and exposure
• Three (3+) years’ experience in delivering training with group presentations, both virtually and in-person
• Three (3+) years’ of experience of compiling funder reports
• Experience managing or supporting multi-stakeholder programs
• Commitment to and knowledge of anti-oppression, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, and current on issues related to 2SLGBTQQAI+ rights in Canada
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database systems
• 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, 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 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.