Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in exploring a career with Ka Ni Kanichihk.

Administrative Assistant – 1065 Portage

Full Time (40 hours per week)

What We Need

Ka Ni Kanichihk is seeking a strong leader for the position of Administrative Assistant to join our rapidly growing team at 1065 Portage.  This vital role is key in a full range of office management duties for the Operational team and will provide crucial support in executive-level administrative duties.  Key tasks include office processes, internal and external communications, reception, maintaining filing systems, taking meeting minutes, and traveling to each site as needed. 

We thrive on collaboration in a team driven environment, and it’s essential to take initiative, be organized, and have a friendly and professional attitude that enjoys helping others.  The chosen candidate will be comfortable interacting with diverse people, be adaptable and creative, and loves to make a difference by serving and representing the community we work for.  

About the Role

  • Act in a supportive role within Human Resources and provide administration support such as scheduling, calling applicants, and conducting reference checks
  • Able to complete basic finance tasks (expense forms, mileage, time sheets, and credit card reconciliation)
  • Serve as the “face” and first point of contact of the organization with a welcoming and friendly first impression
  • Set up virtual meetings by utilizing Outlook, Zoom, and Teams to schedule, arrange, and maintain communications on meetings and agendas  
  • Experience with office management such as maintaining equipment, supplies, coffee station and dry pantry items
  • Act as liaison with building management vendors, and facilitate repairs and maintenance
  • Implement and maintain office procedures and administrative systems
  • File maintenance including file audits, organization, and maintain off-site file storage
  • Assist in tasks such as photocopying, filing, outgoing mail, drafting correspondence and internal and external communications for the organization
  • Reception duties including answering phones, and providing excellent customer service
  • Assist in preparing meetings and events, and take minutes as needed
  • Will be a representative of the Workplace Health and Safety Committee  
  • Committed to the strengths and values of Indigenous knowledge and cultural reclamation

What You Bring

  • Two + years of office administration and office management experience
  • Requires a Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle
  • Related post-secondary education preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong computer skills with advanced experience in the use of MS Office products with emphasis on Word and Excel required.
  • Ability to manage, balance and prioritize multiple competing priorities simultaneously
  • Must be prepared to work 40 hours a week, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

To Apply

The posting will remain open until Monday, October 9, 2023.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Ka Ni Kanichihk is committed to achieving employment equity; therefore, candidates are strongly encouraged to indicate in their covering letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.

Please forward resume, cover letter, and three supervisor related references to:

Human Resources Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage Ave.

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0R8 E-mail: hr@kanikanichihk.ca

Huddle – Peer to Peer Support Worker

Full Time (40 hours/week)

About the Role

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, the Peer to Peer Support worker provides ongoing support and assistance to Huddle and its participants. Ka Ni Kanichihk Huddle (Formerly Ka Ni Kanichihk Youth Hub) is a program geared towards youth aged 12 to 29 years old. Huddle is a space where folks can access services such as peer support, advocacy, ceremonies, cultural healing, harm reduction, primary health care, mental health care, and drop in times. All guided and based in the traditions and ways of doing.

The Peer to Peer Support worker will work with the Huddle team to ensure the drop in and program runs effectively; preparing and serving meals, tracking intakes and collecting statistics, building mentorship relationships, directing youth to resources, cleaning, getting groceries and other supplies as needed. The Peer to Peer Support worker supports and provides the Huddle team assistance with facilitation of programming, general upkeep of the program space, and ensures that the program inventory is being tracked effectively.

What You Bring

· Demonstrated commitment to the strengths and values of Indigenous knowledge, the rights of Indigenous people, cultural reclamation, and traditional practices.

· Knowledgeable and current on community resources, tools, and information

· High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Clear Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

· Experience working with youth and facilitating groups

· Ability to communicate, interact, and engage with youth and other staff

· Ability to prioritization, multi-tasking, and time management skills to meet deadlines;

· Proficient record keeping ability including report writing, case notes and data collection

· Strong organizational skills, computer proficiency,

· Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, commitment to empathetic and professional behavior

· Mediation, de-escalation conflict resolution skills

· Clear Criminal Record Check, Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle, and Child Abuse Registry Check

· Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid CPR, Food Handlers are not required but an asset

· Must be prepared to work 40 hours a week with flexible hours including some weekends, and evenings.

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Ka Ni Kanichihk employees enjoy:

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

Candidates are required to provide a current (must be within 6 months) Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and a driver’s abstract.

Applications for this position will be received up to September 30, 2023

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 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.

Finance Clerk   

Full Time: 40 hours/week

About the Role

We are searching for an Finance Clerk to be responsible for managing Ka Ni Kanichihk’s accounts payable and receivable, payroll back up, oversee expense reclassifications, invoice posting, adjustment entries, credit note processing, cheque runs, and other accounting supports. Other responsibilities will include submitting monthly reports to accounting, making accurate monthly remittances, recording deposits to the General Ledger as well as processing payable cheques, providing assistance with annual audit working papers, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, updating the internal database and completing administrative duties related to the Finance Department.

What You Bring:

  • College Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • 2-3 years in Finance sector
  • Demonstrated experience with budget, accounting, and reporting systems
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains Accounting software is an asset
  • Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
  • Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies
  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite in particular Excel and Word
  • Knowledge and experience with office equipment such as photocopiers, telephone systems, email and fax machines
  • Bondable

What We Offer

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

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Employer contributed pension program
  • Free on-site parking
  • Casual dress
  • Employee training & development

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 30, 2023.

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 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.

Gender-Based Violence Prevention – Facilitator 

Full Time 40 hours/week

About the Role

This three-year project is focused on developing GBV prevention and tools to work within all sectors; education, health, justice, social service, private and public sector.  Connecting with First Nation communities to address GBV issues and provide resources for GBV healing and recovery.

The Facilitator will assist in the development of networks that will receive orientation and training to increase internal capacity and advance GBV work within organizations and communities.  The Facilitator will assist in developing a new Manitoba based Indigenous Toolkit which will be available to participating partners that are working in or seeking to work within the GBV field.  The Facilitator will assist in developing a GBV evaluation and risk framework tool to provide resources to partners and network members looking to evaluate their own GBV community work. The Facilitator will assist the Coordinator in piloting new GBV material created through capacity building sessions and help evaluate these sessions based on the new GBV evaluation framework created.  The Project will host both in-person and virtual sessions to ensure participation throughout Manitoba.  Marketing and promotional material will be translated in both Ojibway and Cree to reduce language barriers. The Project’s goal to provide information on how to collaborate and end violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQAI+ people.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate is a highly-motivated individual who meets the following essential requirements:

  • Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Human Resources, Education, Labour Studies, or a related Social Services field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 1 – 2 years’ experience in a Facilitator role, and GBV related work experience.
  • 1 – 2 years’ experience in delivering training and presentations with groups virtually and in-person.
  • Understanding and demonstrated experience in sexual education, including programs to promote 2SLGBTQ+ human rights and gender-based violence prevention.
  • Commitment to embedding Indigenous cultural reclamation and traditional healing practices throughout the project
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Fluency in Ojibway and Cree is considered a strong asset.
  • High level of proficiency in organizational and administrative tasks.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database systems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse and broad audience, and have an understanding of how to meet diverse and unique needs of community.
  • Commitment to and knowledge of anti-oppression, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, and current on issues related to 2SLGBTQ+ rights in Canada.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the strengths and values of Indigenous knowledge, the rights of Indigenous people, cultural reclamation, and traditional practices

What We Offer

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

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Employer contributed pension program
  • Free on-site parking
  • Casual dress
  • Employee training & development

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 30, 2023.

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 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

Honouring Gifts – Essential Skills Facilitator

Full-time Position (40 hours per week)

About the Role

Directly accountable to the Education Team Lead, the Essential Skills Facilitator offers Indigenous-led and culturally-based pre-employment skills and training to Indigenous women aged 18-30.

The Essential Skills Facilitator is responsible for the delivery of the Honouring Gifts Essential Skills program. This role coordinates the day-to-day operation and management of classroom delivery, lesson planning, student support, and the design and delivery of essential skills training.

The ideal candidate is both flexible and responsive to learner needs, making necessary adjustments using culturally appropriate instructional methodologies, materials, and resources to:

  • Deliver the Essential Skills curriculum, and facilitate individualized and group essential skills instruction.
  • Maintain comprehensive and detailed participant document files, and create and submit monthly, quarterly and final reports.
  • Provide ongoing life skills, employment training, and personal supports.
  • Support students in sustaining work practicum placements.
  • Develop and maintain a positive, safe, supportive learning environment.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership, mentorship, and support to students.
  • Provide support to the Education Team as needed.

What You Bring:

  • Certification in Adult Education or Essential Skill instruction and previous experience working in a community-based organization;
  • A degree in Education, or a relevant field of study is an asset;
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a classroom or instructor setting;
  • Demonstrated understanding of coordination and program management;
  • Ability to implement and alter lesson plans and activities according to a developed curriculum;
  • Strong understanding of different learning styles, and the ability to deliver lessons to meet student needs;
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver lectures, facilitate hands-on learning, land-based learning, and other creative methods to help transfer knowledge to students;
  • Demonstrated cultural competence and commitment to cultural reclamation;
  • Understanding of Indigenous economic, cultural, and political environments;
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and team building skills;
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks under tight deadlines;
  • Demonstrated commitment to the strengths and values of Indigenous knowledge, the rights of Indigenous people, cultural reclamation, and traditional practices.

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Ka Ni Kanichihk employees enjoy:

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 • 

Candidates are required to provide a current Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and a driver’s abstract.

To Apply

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

Applications will be reviewed as submitted.

Please forward resume, cover letter, and three supervisor related references to:

Human Resources Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage Ave.

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0R8

E-mail: hr@kanikanichihk.ca

Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge – Clinical Site Coordinator

Full Time (40 hours/week)

About the Role
The Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge is seeking someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide administrative and medical assistant support to the Sexual Wellness Lodge Team at Ka Ni Kanichihk. Reporting to the Program Manager, the incumbent acts as a receptionist for clients and service providers, manages appointments and schedules in the charting and record keeping systems of the Lodge, participates in client care functions, maintains client charts and databases, maintains supply inventories using a standardized checklist, performs a variety of clerical support functions and maintains site organization. The incumbent will contribute to a kind and respectful work environment and participate in workload sharing and coverage within the team.

What You Bring:

  • One year 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
  • 1-3 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
  • Champion human rights based approaches to health and healthcare, and understanding 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
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with mail distribution, photocopying and faxing
  • Basic Cardiac Life Saving Certificate
  • Excellent communication skills with switchboard/receptionist experience.
  • Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
  • Ability to effectively work as a team member.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, understanding PHIA regulations
  • Ability to plan and organize a heavy workload, under pressure, to meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
  • Keyboarding speed of 40 wpm required.
  • Must be able to do moderate lifting and a moderate amount of walking.

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Ka Ni Kanichihk employees enjoy:

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 • 

Candidates are required to provide a current Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and a driver’s abstract.

To Apply

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

Applications will be reviewed as received.

Please forward resume, cover letter, and three supervisor related references to:

Human Resources Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage Ave.

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0R8

E-mail: hr@kanikanichihk.ca

Velma’s House Safe Space – Support Staff

Evenings, Overnights, Weekends, Full Time, Part Time, Casual

About the Role

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, Support Staff are responsible for day-to-day interactions with participants of Velma’s House Safe Space. The safe space is a low barrier drop-in space for all women, including members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, who are experiencing sexual exploitation, violence, or homelessness. The staff team operates with compassion from a trauma informed and harm reduction lens, respecting the women’s choices and autonomy. Support staff provide services based on participants needs, plan and implement a variety of workshops and programming, and are responsible for meal preparation and ongoing maintenance and cleaning/sanitizing. Support staff assist participants in goal setting, system navigation and provide advocacy. Staff may be required to assist in reporting/statistics tracking, advertising and community connecting, as requested by the Program Coordinator.

What You Bring:

  • Education/training in the area of sexual exploitation, lived-experience or combination of both
  • Strong ability to form relationships with participants in short time frames
  • Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
  • Knowledge of community resources and programs
  • Strong understanding of harm reduction principles
  • Demonstrated understanding of issues impacting the 2SLGBTQ+ community and commitment to equality and advocacy
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work calmly in stressful or crisis situations
  • Proven experience in using/applying an anti-oppressive framework
  • High level of self-awareness
  • Commitment to cultural reclamation practices
  • Ability to carry out appropriate record-keeping duties including case notes and data collection, etc.
  • Ability to work respectfully and in the spirit of teamwork
  • Current Emergency First Aid Certificate and CPR
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate
  • Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Ka Ni Kanichihk employees enjoy:

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

Ka Ni Kanichihk is committed to achieving employment equity; therefore, applicants are encouraged to indicate in their covering 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 2 Spirit, trans and non-binary women are encouraged to self-identify when applying for this position.

This posting will remain open until the positions are filled with an on-going review of applications.  Please describe what shift(s) you are looking for in your application (Evenings, Weekends, Overnights, Casual, PT or FT).

To Apply:

Please send a Resume and Cover Letter to:

Human Resources Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage Ave.

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 0B6

E-mail: HR@kanikanichihk.ca

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

Communications Coordinator

On-Site, Full Time (40 hours/week)

About the Role

Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of internal and external communications and marketing and the implementation of the Ka Ni Kanichihk Communications Strategy.  Responsibilities include:

  • Developing, writing and editing print and digital media content for the website, social media platforms, e-news, newsletters and print material
  • Overseeing content calendars and approval process
  • Monitoring and reporting on social media analytics and impact
  • Overseeing all aspects of communications for campaigns, corporate, events, programs
  • Creating press releases, press kits and managing media relations.

Please Apply If You:

  • Are committed to the strengths and values of Indigenous knowledge and ways of being and are supportive of Ka Ni Kanichihk’s values and beliefs
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Have experience coordinating both internal and external communications, including media relations
  • Are current with communication platforms and software and can build on Ka Ni Kanichihk’s existing brand and feel 
  • Graphic design, non-profit and fundraising experience are assets.  

What You Bring           

  • An understanding of Indigenous values, community issues and its economic and cultural environments
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication, proofreading, and editing skills
  • Strong organizational and project coordination skills, and an ability to prioritize in a multi-faceted environment
  • Post-secondary education in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or related discipline
  • Minimum of a year experience in a Communications-related field
  • Proficiency with communications software and social media tools
  • Working knowledge of communications principles and practices
  • Ability to work independently, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support communication goals

An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Candidates are required to provide a current Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

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

To Apply:

Please send the following in an attachment:  Resume, Cover Letter, and work-related references to:

 HR@kanikanichihk.ca

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

455 McDermot Ave.

Winnipeg, MB R3A 0B5

204-953-5820

Medicine Bear Counseling, Support & Elder Services – Family Information Community Liaison

Full Time (40 hours/week)

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited People within First Nation and rural communities (south of the 53rd parallel) in Manitoba.  The incumbent will provide general information regarding the Criminal Justice system, short-term counselling, risk assessments, safety planning and referrals to community programs as required.  The incumbent will work closely with the families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited People, community agencies, and government departments and agencies to ensure questions families have about their loved one(s) are answered and ensure families receive comprehensive support and referral to both Western and traditional resources.

What You Bring:          

  • 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 team player who demonstrates flexibility and adaptability;
  • Detail oriented, highly organized, and self-motivated individual;
  • Stellar facilitation and presentation skills;
  • Ability to create and edit project documents, materials, and presentations;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Strong listening, interpersonal, and negotiation skills;
  • Strong problem-solving and resolution skills, and good use of judgement;
  • Experience in detailed record keeping and data collection;
  • Demonstrated ability to manage stress effectively, efficient project management skills to meet time challenges and constraints,
  • Effective crisis intervention skills;
  • Demonstrated short-term crisis and ongoing counselling skills;
  • Proven expertise in applying an anti-oppressive framework, and demonstrated cultural competence;
  • Experience facilitating sharing / healing circles and knowledge of traditional healing practices;
  • Advanced knowledge about the effects of unresolved loss, trauma, and grief;
  • Awareness of the issues concerning human trafficking and sexual exploitation and victimization;
  • Intimate knowledge of the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited People within Canada;
  • An understanding of the Indigenous economic, cultural, and political environments;
  • Ability to travel extensively throughout First Nation and rural communities (south of the 53rd parallel) in Manitoba;
  • Food Handler’s Certificate is an asset.

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Ka Ni Kanichihk employees enjoy:

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 • 

Candidates are required to provide a current (must be within 6 months) Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and a driver’s abstract.

Ka Ni Kanichihk is committed to achieving employment equity; therefore candidates are encouraged to indicate in their covering letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.

To Apply:

 Please send your Resume, Cover Letter, and three work related references to:

Human Resource Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8

E-mail: Hr@kanikanichihk.ca

Restoring the Sacred – Facilitator

Full Time (40 hours/week)

About the Role

Restoring the Sacred’s goal is to support youth who are transitioning to Winnipeg so they can remain focused
on their education, meet new friends, grow and share new experiences in a positive and safe environment, and
provide prevention support of sexual exploitation.

What We Need:
A Facilitator that will provide ongoing support and mentorship to participants and act as a resource to help them succeed in achieving their educational goals and their transition to living in Winnipeg. The Facilitator is responsible for curriculum development, instructing planning, and organizing of the components of the Restoring the Sacred Program including Life Skills/Ways of Being, Circle of Courage Model and Reclaiming Our Sacredness Curriculum. The Facilitator is also responsible for monthly curriculum development, instruction, planning and organizing of the mentoring component of the program. You must be committed to cultural reclamation and traditional healing practices.

What You Bring:
 Experience working in the Indigenous community or equivalent combination of education and relevant
experiences (post-secondary education an asset)
 Experience working with youth and facilitating groups
 Knowledgeable of community resources
 Experience in delivering Life Skills programming
 Experience in recruitment, assessment and selection of participants
 Highly effective project management, prioritization, multi-tasking, and time management skills to meet
deadlines;
 Proven team player who demonstrates flexibility and adaptability;
 Proficient record keeping ability including report writing, case notes and data collection
 Strong organizational skills, computer proficiency, excellent communication both written and oral, and
professional work behavior
 Strong work ethics, along with a commitment to staff and participant privacy
 Current First Aid/CPR certificate
 Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training and Applied Suicide Intervention Skill Training anasset
 Must be prepared to work 40 hours a week with flexible hours including some weekends, andevenings

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Ka Ni Kanichihk employees enjoy:
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 •

Candidates are required to provide a current (must be within 6 months) Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and a driver’s abstract.

To Apply:
Human Resource Specialist
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.
101-1065 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8
Email: HR@kanikanichihk.ca