Cultural Support Worker - Evenings

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Internal & External Posting

2025-41

*This position is a designated hire where only Indigenous (First Nation, Metis and Inuit) applicants will be considered.

Position:

Cultural Support Worker - Evenings

Program:

Cultural Team

Salary:

$22.00 per hour

Location:

Tina's Safe Haven

Classification:

Full Time - 80 Hours Bi-Weekly

Hours of Work:

4:00 pm - 12:00 am

Days of Work:

Dependent on Position, will include weekends

Reports To:

Oshkaabewis (Ceremonial Helper)

Closing Date:

Open until Filled

The Cultural Support Worker is responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of Culture for the organization and engaging youth within the Youth Housing Facility. The Cultural Support Worker assumes all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s philosophy, direction, and policy standards.

General Responsibility:

• Support the planning and facilitation of a variety of daily cultural activities.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with youth accessing Ndinawe’s Youth Housing Facility emphasizing trust, respect, and active engagement.
• Supervise youth promoting safety and respect among all participants; responding to crisis/emergent situations as required.
• Respond to sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism, confidentiality, and respect.
• Work collaboratively with Ndinawe’s Cultural Team including other Cultural Support Workers, Oshkaabewis, and Elders.

Qualifications Required:

• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural practices and protocols is required; Local knowledge is an asset.
• Have established and positive relationships with the Indigenous community of Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and agencies.
• Extensive knowledge of the history and culture of the Indigenous peoples of Manitoba
• A working knowledge of an Indigenous language is desirable
• Must have the ability to develop rapport with youth and be seen as a source of guidance in ways that will encourage and support youth by maximizing promotion of learning about cultural ways
• Knowledge of agencies, programs, and supports for the Indigenous community serving Indigenous youth
• Proven success working within a team of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous members
• Comfortable with public speaking
• Be a good role model and mentor
• Be actively involved in their community
• Be a good listener, a good communicator, and be empathetic
• Be committed to working collaboratively with youth, employees, and community
• Other qualities considered to be an asset: trusting, approachable, kind, accepting, calming, sense of humor
• Computer skills considered an asset
• Subject to Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License

Ndinawe requires a satisfactory criminal record check (including vulnerable sector search), child abuse registry check, and Prior contact check prior to the commencement of employment.

Ndinawe will accept existing criminal record checks and child abuse registry checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Should you be the successful candidate these documents are a condition of employment.

Applicants are required to send a current resume with a cover letter clearly outlining your qualifications to:

Attention: Human Resources

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

650 Burrows Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R2W 2A8

Email: recruitment@ndinawe.ca

* As an Indigenous organization preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as being First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected to an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you self-identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit?
• Do you have a valid CPR/First Aid Certification?
• Do you have experience with indigenous cultural practices and teachings ?
• Are you able to provide current Criminal Record Check with the Vulnerable Person Sector Search , Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact Checks?

Work Location: In person