Job Description

HONOURING OUR JOURNEY - Educational Assistant (Term)

New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster people's hopes and dreams in their communities.

Honouring Our Journey

is a transition, healing and education program for youth, adults, and transgender individuals who have been exploited/trafficked through the sex trade.


Divided into three programs - youth, mentor, and adult - all programs offer opportunities and supports for healing, personal development, and growth.

Responsibilities include:

Create a positive and safe working environment for the youth attending. Prepares and learns a variety of job skills that they will teach to youth. Develops positive relationships with youth, while maintaining professional boundaries. Coach students 1-1 or in a group while completing various assigned job skills Assists with the delivery of lessons regarding kitchen math and trades math. Assists with Safe Food Handlers Certificate training. Uses appropriate behavior management strategies to support appropriate employment behaviors. Ensures that kitchen space is compliant with Manitoba Health Regulations and Certifications at all times. Able to engage youth in the on-going learning and development of employability skills. Able to meet order and delivery deadlines. Delivers orders to customers, demonstrating, and modelling good customer service skills.

What You Will Bring:

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent. Valid Class 5 Driver's license and access to a vehicle. An energetic, creative, and friendly attitude. Demonstrated coaching and facilitation skills, with the ability to motivate others. Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Knowledge, awareness, and sensitivity to Indigenous cultures and traditions. Strong background working with youth would be considered an asset. Individuals who identify as Indigenous are encouraged to apply and self-declare in their cover letter


The salary range for this

1-year Term

, 70 hour bi-weekly position is $18.31 to $24.72 per hour, dependent upon education and/or experience. This position is eligible for a full benefit package (which includes Health and Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability Benefits, and a Pension Plan).


The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record and Adult/Child Abuse Registry Checks; and must supply a current driver's abstract.

The closing date for all applications is October 28th, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Unfortunately, we cannot accept telephone inquiries.

New Directions is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada. We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support and contributes to the diversification of ideas.

Accommodations for accessibility purposes are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.