Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.
Program Facilitator – The Butterfly Club
Full-time Position (40 hours/week)

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.

What We Need

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is seeking a motivated and committed Facilitator for The Butterfly Club as a positive role model for Indigenous girls and two spirit youth, 9-13 years of age. The Facilitator is responsible for program facilitation, classroom management, creating lesson and meal plans, cooking program meals, and some safety planning, budgeting, conflict prevention and resolution, as well as assisting the Coordinator and taking initiative in other tasks as they come up. Programs run every Monday and Thursday evening, a few Tuesday evenings, and one weekend day (normally a Saturday) a month. The program - focusing on Indigenous cultural reclamation, environmental stewardship, self-development, leadership, and community involvement - provides youth an opportunity to develop self-confidence, a sense of belonging, protective factors, and involvement in things they may otherwise not have access to.

The program requires a commitment to at least the end of June 2019 in order to truly make a positive impact in these youth’s lives.

What You Bring

• Relevant post-secondary education, or combination of education and experience, in community or program facilitation, education, women and gender studies, Native studies, environment or sciences, social sciences, Canadian and Indigenous history
• Three (3) years’ experience working with Indigenous youth
• Experience in program planning and delivery, youth engagement and leadership skills
• High energy level with strong work ethic
• Excellent organizational, classroom management, and time management skills
• Shows high degree of initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability
• Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to staff and participant privacy
• Knowledgeable of community resources
• Knowledge of and committed to addressing issues that Indigenous girls and two spirit youth and adults experience
• Must be prepared to work flexible hours including 2 evenings a week, and 1 weekend day a month
• Must provide a cleared Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Vulnerable Sector Check (must be within 6 months)
•  Valid Manitoba Driver’s License, clear drivers abstract and access to vehicle

Assets

• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and spirituality
• Food Safe certification

Ka Ni Kanichihk is committed to achieving employment equity, therefore encourage Indigenous persons to apply; please self-declare within your cover letter.

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

To Apply

Please include your cover letter and resume, with 3 work references;

The posting will remain open until position is filled with first review of applications being June 25, 2018. Please forward your cover letter and resume to:

Fiorina Pasquarelli
Human Resource Administrator
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.
455 McDermot Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3A 0B5
Fax # (204)953-5824
Email: fpasquarelli at kanikanichihk.ca
Website: www.kanikanichihk.ca​

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