Community Navigator

Résumé du poste

The Community Navigator provides support, advocacy, and navigation services to Red River Métis Citizens to help them access social, medical, and economic resources. They also assist in program development, budget preparation, and maintaining liaison with various agencies and government officials.

Détails du poste

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the democratically elected National Government of the Red River Métis, also known as the Manitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are a distinct Indigenous Nation and People, and Canada's Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba. The MMF seeks to fill one full-time Community Navigator position within our Health & Wellness Department located at 150 Henry Ave in Winnipeg, MB. The Community Navigator provides support, advocacy, and community navigation for Red River Métis Citizens in need. Job Duties/Competencies: * Identify social, medical, economic, recreational and educational services in the community that will meet clients’ needs; * Recognize potential crisis and emergency situations and accurately develop strategies to deal with such situations; * Provide input to other professionals with regard to the development of client program plans; * Maintain liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community; * Assist Red River Métis Citizens in identifying barriers to accessing resources and support them in overcoming these; * Assist in preparing various project budgets; * Provide input to management with regard to the development of the program and participates in program evaluations; * Encourage and facilitate the participation of individuals in the program. Skills and Qualifications: * Undergraduate/Graduate Degree Social or Health Science, Social Work, Social Service, or relevant field, and/or equivalent experience and training may be considered; * Experience in community outreach work, community support, advocacy and community navigation, etc.; * Experience in program development and facilitation, reporting, and case management; * Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills; * Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; * Experience working for a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous community is an asset; * Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and, * Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, pension, and vacation. Access to an in-house restaurant is available. Please submit your resume and cover letter, referencing the job posting number by Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The MMF is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. The MMF requires satisfactory background checks prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing background checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining these documents is not a guarantee of employment. Preference will be given to qualified Red River Métis applicants and they are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter. The MMF encourages internal applicants to apply for career opportunities within our Government.

Ce que vous ferez

The Community Navigator provides support, advocacy, and navigation services to Red River Métis Citizens to help them access social, medical, and economic resources. They also assist in program development, budget preparation, and maintaining liaison with various agencies and government officials.

Exigences

Candidates must hold an undergraduate or graduate degree in Social or Health Science, Social Work, or a relevant field, or possess equivalent experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle are required.

Avantages

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Pension • Vacation

Compétences indiquées

• Gestion du temps · Souhaitée
• crisis intervention · Souhaitée
• Budgeting · Souhaitée
• interpersonal skills · Souhaitée
• case management · Souhaitée
• Reporting · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Office · Souhaitée
• Facilitation · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Community outreach
• Advocacy
• Case management
• Program development
• Budgeting
• Crisis intervention
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Microsoft Office
• Reporting
• Facilitation
• Community Outreach
• Valid Driver's License
• Program Development
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Case Management
• Social Work
• Health Sciences
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Program Evaluation
• Restaurant Operation
• Time Management

Domaines d’emploi

• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Community Navigator
• Community / Political Organizer
• Policy and Planning Managers
• Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other