Manitoba Government - Manitoba Justice
Published
February 10, 2025
Location
Headingly, The Pas, Manitoba
Category
Job Type
Department
The Pas, Headingly & Women's Correctional Institutions
Job Order Number
43728
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Salary/Wage
$66,120 - $85,298/Salary

Description

ADVERTISEMENT #                      42053 (The Pas, Headingly & Women’s Correctional Institutions)

POSITION TYPE                           FULL-TIME

Introduction

The Indigenous Traditional Ceremony Provider is a member of the team responsible for providing opportunities for both inmates and staff to gain knowledge and understanding of Indigenous traditions and teachings. The incumbent reports directly to the Superintendent and receives day to day support from the Assistant Superintendent of Programs for coordination and delivery of services.

Duties:

As a member of the Spiritual Caregivers' team, the Indigenous Traditional Ceremony Provider will conduct appropriate ceremonies and other spiritual activities, will be present and visible throughout the Correctional Centre and provide individual, group and family counselling. The successful candidate will promote positive healthy change to help reduce the risk of recidivism and reoffending through the teaching of Indigenous culture, philosophy, practices and the holistic approach to life. This position provides resource contact information in the community for release planning.

Qualifications:

Essential:

  • Experience providing a variety of Indigenous ceremonies and teachings within an Indigenous community
  • Experience performing a Sweat Lodge and a Pipe Ceremony
  • Experience in providing culturally appropriate counselling
  • Provide timely and effective services to a large caseload
  • Ability to effectively problem solve various sensitive situations and maintain confidentiality
  • Effective verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Desired:

  • Ability to communicate in an Indigenous language
  • Experience working with Indigenous people who are in conflict with the law

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Satisfactory Internal Security Check
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Security Check
  • Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check

Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.

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