Job Description

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

High school completion, combination of education, relevant work and/or lived experience is valued 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 Suite 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 Manager

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage Ave.

Winnipeg, MB R3A 0B5

Email: careers@kanikanichihk.ca

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

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care Wellness program
Application question(s):

Do you self identify as Indigenous descent? (Inuit, First Nations, Non Status, Metis)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-01