Men's Group Leader

The Men’s Group Leader is responsible for creating a local group for men in the community of Churchill. The men’s group will work closely with The Warrior Caregiver program and The Subarctic Friendship Circle to support life-promotion for all generations.

• A minimum of 1-year education and/or mentorship experiences especially with vulnerable and/or marginalized population.
• A combination of education and experience working alongside men as a leader may be considered and/or strong background in the ‘arts’ and trades including music, carving, carpentry, painting, murals, etc.
• Indigenous traditions and practices, and protocols (such as with traditional medicines, drumming, ceremony, regalia, trapping, hunting, butchering, etc.).

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• A degree, diploma or certificate in a related area is an asset.
• Licenses and certifications in various land-based activities such as Manitoba Boating license, PAL, Hunter Safety, Wilderness First Aide, Class 4 driver’s license, Polar Bear Guard, for example.

• Eligible for registration with applicable professional licensing body if applicable.
• The ability to drive, including the willingness to become certified in a Class 4 driver’s and operate machinery such as a snowmobile, ATV, and/or boat.

• Intermediate level of proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Demonstrated leadership experience with small groups.
• Demonstrated practice with Indigenous communities.
• Must be innovative, highly motivated and an energetic team player.
• Excellent verbal communication skills are required to develop strong interpersonal relationship between different groups, age ranges and especially groups from different cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate group activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
• Excellent written communication skills are required to produce correspondences.
• Experience working under pressure and manage unexpected changes under stress.
• Strong capacity to work alone at times and in small groups away from other staff and colleagues.

• A willingness to travel throughout the year.
• A willingness to work a variety of times including evenings, weekends, and weekdays.