Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Internal & External Posting

2026-10

Position: Post Secondary Summer Student

# of Positions: 2
Salary: $18.36 per hour

Location: Licensed Sites
Classification: Full Time, Term. Term end Sept. 5, 2026

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly
Reports To: House Manager

Closing Date: Open until filled

The Post-Secondary Summer Student (Helper) supports the delivery of culturally safe, trauma-informed programming within Ndinawe’s licensed youth safe spaces, serving youth aged 11–21. The Helper plays an active role in building meaningful relationships, supporting wellness-based activities, and contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all youth participants.

This position is rooted in cultural connection and community care, and is guided by the values of the Seven Sacred Teachings.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Build and maintain positive, trusting, and respectful relationships with youth accessing Ndinawe programs through consistent, supportive engagement.
• Support the supervision of youth accessing programming while promoting safety, inclusion, and respectful behaviour at all times.
• Assist in planning, preparing, and facilitating recreational, cultural, and wellness-based activities that reflect youth interests and developmental needs (emotional, social, cognitive, and physical).
• Encourage and support meaningful youth participation in programming and daily activities.
• Serve as a positive, consistent, and supportive role model for youth.
• Respond to sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism, cultural awareness, and discretion.
• Assist in setting up, organizing, and maintaining program spaces, ensuring materials and equipment are safe, accessible, and properly stored.
• Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally safe environment that respects diversity and community strengths.
• Support youth emotional and social development through active listening, supportive conversation, and skill-building opportunities.
• Assist with documentation, program tracking, and reporting as required.
• Support the cleanliness, safety, and upkeep of program spaces and common areas.

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a post-secondary student with an intention to return to studies in Fall 2026.
• Valid Level C CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience working with urban Indigenous youth (ages 11–21) who may be disconnected from family, culture, and community, using a strengths-based and youth-centered approach.
• Experience supporting youth who may have lived or ongoing experiences of trauma, including systemic oppression, poverty, violence, grief and loss, mental health challenges, and substance use, in a non-judgmental and supportive manner.
• Ability to plan, support, and implement engaging youth programming in a safe and inclusive environment.
• Training in conflict resolution, de-escalation, and risk assessment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills.
• Understanding of the impacts of colonization and ongoing systemic barriers affecting Indigenous youth and families.
• Respect for Indigenous knowledge systems, cultural practices, ceremonies, and healing approaches, with the ability to support their inclusion in programming where appropriate.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in stressful or crisis situations.
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

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.