April 3 2025

Posting Number 25-04-05 (Please include this number when applying)

Position: Nagijeung AbinoojiikTeam Lead

Classification: Full-Time

Location: Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre

Salary:  Subject to Qualifications

General Responsibility:

The Nagijeung Abinoojiik Project is 24-hour, Indigenous led and community based response services for inner city families and community care providers in Winnipeg who need assistance to keep children and youth safe. Our community-based responses support families and caregivers though value based and strength based approaches that minimize the involvement of formal systems.

The Nagijeung Abinoojiik Team Leadis responsible for the development, implementation, management, and supervision of Nagijeung Abinoojiik. The Team Lead assumes all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Centre’s philosophy, direction and policy standards combined with the goals, objectives, and priorities of the Nagijeung Abinoojiik Program.  Proficient program development skills and experience are required.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements:

  • Strong understanding and demonstrated experience working with the Indigenous community, particularly in the North End and inner-city families in Winnipeg.
  • Proficient program development skills with minimum 2-years developmental experience
  • Demonstrated experience working in community development.
  • Strong understanding of community-based models of practice and 24-hour caring response.
  • Strong motivational and leadership skills
  • Strong analytical skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong organizational and consultative skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including effective use of computer software such as Microsoft Office and all social media platforms
  • Strong and articulate proposal and report writing skills.
  • Responsible for reporting data.
  • Community service orientated to effectively meet needs in a timely manner.
  • A team player that encourages an environment that fosters effective results.
  • Respectful to engage people and build helping relationships.
  • Flexible to respond effectively and positively in diverse relationships.
  • Ability to set and meet deadlines.
  • Maintain a high level of independence and self-initiative.
  • Supervisory experience and ability to provide supervision and support to a small staff team.
  • Valid Class 5 Drivers License an asset
  • Must submit to mandatory child abuse registry / prior contact check and criminal record check and vulnerable check.

Closing Date:  All letters of interest and resumes must be received no later than 4:00 pm on April 10 2025.

Attention:                     Human Resource Assistant  

                  Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc

                  350-200 Alpine Way

                  Headingley, Manitoba R4H 0B7

                                    Fax #204- 946-5042 or hr@mamawi.com 

We thank all applicants for their interest.  However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  As an Indigenous employer, we encourage First Nations, Inuit and Metis applicants to self-declare when applying.