College of Rehabilitation Sciences

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Position number: 37572

Date posted: March 13, 2026

Advertised until: March 20, 2026

##Job details

PIC Community Worker - OA4 (AESES)

New Project Part-Time (Budget Funded)

Full-time:

No

Permanent:

No

Work schedule:

0-35 variable hours/week

Salary:

$24.69 to $33.63 per hour

Appointment Dates

April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027

Trial/Probation period:

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Julio Molina-Herrera - julio.molina-herrera@umanitoba.ca (2049775639)

##Qualifications

##Key responsibilities

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Completion of a formal training program in a related discipline from a recognized institute plus three years of directly-related experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in and dealing with confidential material is required.

• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team, external professional organizations, and non-profit organizations required.

• Experience working with First Nations communities required.

• A current resident of the rural community, or a former resident or active in the community as a staff/volunteer.

• Experience participating in or ideally facilitating/leading community meetings.

• Experience as a facilitator, remaining objective.

• Experience working with children, youth, and seniors.

• Basic expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Windows. Experience with Voice Mail and electronic mail, photocopier, office phones, MS Publisher, Adobe Acrobat, etc.

• Experience with project management and working with Indigenous partners.

• Experience submitting timesheet, maintain records and reports of meetings and visits

• Working Knowledge of nutrition and/or food security is preferred.

• Completion of a Cultural Safety program preferred

• Knowledge of PHIA & FIPPA is preferred.

• Previous community work in the local community preferred.

• Languages appropriate for First Nations communities considered an asset.

• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to deal effectively with all levels of staff, students and the public, using tact & diplomacy is required.

• Excellent organizational skills, excellent English grammar skills – verbal and written, ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines consistently is required.

• Advanced skills in computer software applications including MS Office programs is required.

• Ability to engage with residents from multiple access points (social networks, faith communities, community groups and organizations) is required.

• Ability to participate in training workshops to refresh knowledge on food, food systems and food security when required for the project is required.

• Ability to plan, schedule and organize a variety of events/tasks individually and for the team is required.

• Knowledge of resources available to the target community is required.

• Experience working with a wide range of community groups, including those who are excluded is required.

• Ability to work with volunteers that possess a wide range of skills is required.

• Conflict resolution skills are required.

• Flexibility in working hours is required.

• Willingness to support ongoing or short-term programs and initiatives is required.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment is required.

• Tact and diplomacy are required.

• Empathy and social awareness are required.

• Ability to convey interest and enthusiasm is required.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English is required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff, students, and community partners is required.

• Ability to work with a high degree of initiative and to accept responsibility required.

• Ability to do job with little or no supervision is required.

• Ability to work in an ever-changing environment is required.

• Ability to deal with confidential material is required.

• A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

OTHER JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Competence in an Indigenous language, both written and spoken considered an asset.
• Awareness of community worker principles in community development practice an asset.
• Awareness of current issues facing the target community regarding food access, security and nutrition an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant legislations an asset.
• Knowledge of cultural safety considered an asset.

##Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.