Employment Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in exploring a career with Ka Ni Kanichihk.
Medicine Bear Counselling, Support and Elder Services – Community Family Information Liaison
Full-time, term position (40 hours/week)
Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000
We are Community Leaders
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a non-profit, 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 Community Family Information Liaison will be responsible for assisting families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited Beings within the Medicine Bear Counselling, Support and Elder Services program. The successful candidate will provide general information and guidance regarding the Criminal Justice system, short-term counselling, risk assessments, safety planning and referrals to community programs as required. You will work closely with the families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited Beings, community agencies, and government departments to ensure families’ questions about their loved one(s) are answered and to ensure families receive comprehensive support and referrals with both Western and traditional resources.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Travelling extensively throughout First Nations and rural communities (south of the 53rd parallel) in Manitoba
- Providing trauma-informed, culturally safe support to MMIWG2S* families
- Effective communication with governmental departments and community agencies
- Engaging with and following up with families connected to the Medicine Bear program to ensure their needs are met
- Demonstrating a deep understanding of topical and historical Indigenous economic, cultural, and political environments
- Using your advanced knowledge and understanding surrounding the effects of unresolved loss, trauma, and grief
- Assisting in mediation and conflict management
- Collecting statistical information and performing thorough record keeping and data entry
Who You Are:
As the Community Family Information Liaison, you are:
- Excellent in both oral and written communication skills
- Culturally-competent and versed in Indigenous traditional healing modalities
- Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated
- A proficient multi-tasker with the ability to pivot with participant and program needs
- A team player who demonstrates flexibility and adaptability
- Comfortable with program facilitation and presentations
- Experienced in providing therapeutic, culturally-supportive resources to people experiencing grief
You Have:
- University Degree in a related field and three (3) years’ experience working in the Indigenous community, or an equivalent combination of education and experiences with successful program or program coordination
- Intimate knowledge of the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited Beings within Canada
- Short-term crisis and ongoing counselling skills
- Proven expertise in applying an anti-oppressive framework, and demonstrate keen cultural competence
- Strong listening, interpersonal and crisis intervention skills
- Effective stress management and project management skills to meet time constraints
- Experience facilitating sharing/healing circles and knowledge of traditional healing practices
- Satisfactory completion of recent (as of the last six months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check
- Food Handler’s Certificate is an asset
- 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 daily access to a vehicle required
We are Proud to Offer:
- Competitive Salaries and Immediate 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
- 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 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 Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8
Email: HR@kanikanichihk.ca
Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however, we will only contact those selected for an interview.
Huddle – Peer to Peer Support Worker
Full Time (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
Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, the Peer to Peer Support worker provides ongoing support and assistance to Huddle participants that are between 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.
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 Will Be Doing….
- Supporting participants in accessing resources such as counselling, harm reduction, mental health, employment services, cultural healing, and primary medical care
- Providing peer support, trauma-informed care, and advocacy
- Assisting in program facilitation, including prep, and providing additional supports as needed
- Inputting data entry and tracking for intakes and statistics
- Ensuring that the space is run effectively by meal preparation, inventory management, and cleaning the space as required
- Positive role modeling and building sincere mentor relationships
- Utilizing mediation and de-escalation conflict resolution skills
- Collaborating with both the internal Huddle team and other Winnipeg Huddle(s) to identify needs and build networks
- Fostering a safe, inclusive, warm and culturally embedded environment that welcomes all youth that walk through our doors
Who You Are:
- One to two (1-2) years experience working with youth in a community-centered organization is an asset
- 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
- A positive and engaged peer role model that understands how to create sincere relationships in a short period of time
- Resourceful, adaptable, organized, and clear communicator (verbal and written)
- Inclusive, trauma-informed, and able to apply harm reduction principles
- Proficient record keeping ability including report writing, case notes and data collection
- A team player with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to empathetic and professional behavior
You Have:
- Some education and/or combined experience within community health, youth engagement, counselling, psychology, mental health, or related social services training
- One – two (1-2) years’ experience working with vulnerable youth within a community organization is an asset
- A valid Manitoba Driver’s License, clear drivers abstract and reliable access to a vehicle
- Experience working from a harm reductive, culturally safe lens
- Understanding of wraparound and community-centered approach as well as trauma-informed practices
- Ethical principles, 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
- A recent (as of the past 6 months) Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Abuse Registry Check completed
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid CPR, Food Handlers are not required but an asset
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; 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.
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
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8
Email: HR@kanikanichihk.ca
Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Huddle – WSD Systems Navigator
Full Time (40 hours/week)
Salary Range: $21.00 – 24.00/hour
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 Winnipeg School Division (WSD) Systems Navigator offer schools and students a direct link to the supports available at the Youth Huddle sites. They are a direct resource and contact for School Support Teams – including Elder, Principals, Vice Principals, School Counsellors, IERTs/Resource Teachers, Clinicians, Community/Intercultural Support Workers, Indigenous Graduation Support Teachers, other support staff. They are also a direct support for our school community parents, guardians and family members.
Ka Ni Kanichihk’s Huddle site brings multiple health and community service partners together to provide easy-to-find, inclusive and welcoming wrap-around supports to Manitobans aged 12 to 29 and to their families. Huddle sites bridge Indigenous and Western models of health care, employment and mental health and addictions services to better serve diverse youth and their communities.
What You Will Be Doing….
- Supporting school communities and caregivers to access resources in the areas of counselling, mental health and addictions, employment services, and primary medical care by bridging school, community and home
- Directly linking the Huddle services with Winnipeg School Division school support teams
- Ongoing communication and education to Winnipeg School Division Support teams on Huddle Services and an active part of the communication strategy (website, social media platforms, newsletters, staff meetings, meet the teacher) to ensure all WSD school communities and caregivers are aware of the Service Navigation Specialist and the Huddles
- Presenting information within Winnipeg Schools Division, and engaging students on available services and supports
- Collaborating with all levels of Winnipeg School Division administration, departments and school communities to identify needs
- Creating satellite Huddle sites in Winnipeg School Division schools
- Identifying and connecting with previously established youth-run school leadership groups (GSAs, Sources of Strength groups, cultural groups)
- Working within families and community systems as required to consult and navigate supports
- Networking with the Huddles and Winnipeg School Division to eliminate barriers to services; (including transportation, hours of operation)
- Collecting data on service navigation interventions, connecting with students, families and schools, and measuring outcomes and impact from service delivery model.
Who You Are:
- Experienced and informed on the education system and working with children, youth and families
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in inclusive and diverse environments with multiple systems and collateral agencies involved
- Knowledgeable on community resources such as supports for youth mental health and addictions
- Confident in working alongside families and communities from a human-centered approach
- Able to identify, assess and coordinate needs and gaps within services and systems
- Detail oriented with data collection and able to measure impact of service delivery
- Strong understanding of harm reduction, trauma-informed approaches offered within a culturally safe environment
- Effective and clear written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Have knowledge in Indigenous traditions and Cultural beliefs
You Have:
- Post-Secondary education in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience within community health, youth engagement, counselling, psychology, mental health, or related social services training
- Two (2+) years’ experience working with vulnerable youth
- A valid Manitoba Driver’s License, clear drivers abstract and reliable access to a vehicle
- Experience working from a harm reductive, culturally safe lens
- Understanding of wraparound and community-centered approach as well as trauma-informed practices
- Ethical principles, 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
- 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; 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.
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
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8
Email: HR@kanikanichihk.ca
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
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
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
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
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.
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 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
Community Host – Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge
Salary Range – $20.00 – $23.00
Part Time, Days, (24 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
Our team of Community Hosts welcome our relatives visiting the Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge by providing a warm, inclusive, and safe environment. We provide resources and information to community members with a clear commitment to sex positivity, cultural safety, and gender diversity. As a Community Host, you will walk alongside relatives seeking information about their sexual health, STBBI testing, and provide information on clinical and community resources.
What You Will Be Doing…
- Welcoming all members to the Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge (MPSWL)
- Providing sex positive, gender inclusive and culturally safe care and support
- Contributing to the overall experience curated within MPSWL by ensuring all members are supported, heard and respected
- Collecting necessary information from participants
- Facilitating respondent driven chain referral process
- Providing ongoing peer support and education
- Managing the community space, ensuring items are stocked and organized
- Providing programming support as required
- Assisting Kookums and Knowledge Keepers as required
- Participating in pipe ceremonies, sharing circles, and other ceremonies held onsite
Who You Are
- Relevant post-secondary education, or combination of education and relevant experience;
- Knowledge base of traditional Indigenous culture, spirituality and traditions is required;
- Demonstrated ability working in sex positive, harm reduction, trauma informed, anti-racist and decolonizing environments;
- Knowledge of local community resources
- Knowledge in community development and advocacy
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, digital communication software and ability to learn new record keeping programs;
- A valid driver’s license; access to a vehicle considered an asset
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
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; 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.
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 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.
Finance Clerk
Salary range – $41,00 – $45,000
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:
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance Clerk is responsible for managing all accounts receivables, assisting in accounts payable, cheque requisitions, will include submitting monthly reports to accounting, making accurate monthly remittances, providing assistance with annual audit, investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquires, timely and accurate invoicing, updating internal database and completing administrative duties related to the Finance Department.
What You Will Be Doing…
- Reconciling Accounts receivables, invoicing, payment processing, receipt processing, payment allocation
- Cheque requisitions and tracking
- Monthly reports and remittances
- Verify office transactions to ensure complaint with finance policy and procedures
- Filling and scanning accounting records
- Inventory of bus tickets, cab slips, activities and events tickets
- Credit Card and bank reconciling and tracking
- Following up with outstanding payments and discrepancies
- Act as first contact for Finance department and delegate calls and requests as necessary
Who You Are:
- Post-Secondary Education in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 2-3+ years of experience working in a Finance position with exposure to Accounts Receivables
- Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains Accounting software is considered an asset
- High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
- Experienced in data-entry
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, must thrive in a team environment
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Dependable problem solver that enjoys critical thinking
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with multiple stakeholders, including key business partners, and government agencies
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; in particular Excel and Word
- Bondable and able to work in Canada
- Have a Valid Manitoba Class 5 Drivers’ License and 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 June 18, 2024.
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 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:
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:
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:
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:
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 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