Program Coordinator - Healthy Living Program

COMPETITION # 2024HL-PC01

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 41403

POSITION TYPE INDEFINITE TERM, FULL-TIME, 37.5 HOURS/WEEK

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the development and day-to-day management of the Healthy Living Program, including program development, implementation of activities and events, staff management, and leading program initiatives. As a member of the management team, the Program Coordinator offers input and recommendations in a collaborative manner to provide Healthy Living options to program participants. The main areas of activity will be Lifestyles for Healthy Living and The Learning Garden.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define the scope of the healthy living program for Indigenous adult students of the Aboriginal Community Campus, Neeginan Learning & Literacy Centre, Neeginan College and tenants/students in Neeginan Village, as well as programming for children attending the on-site daycare.
• Create a program plan which identifies activities needed to successfully complete the program and ensure they are in compliance with program objectives.
• Develop and implement healthy living activities to promote growth, self-reliance, and wellness for participants attending CAHRD programming.
• Drawing for traditional and contemporary knowledge, create programming to address the effects of colonization, working toward continued rebuilding of the community.
• Use land-based knowledge and activities to promote personal and family wellness.
• Execute program according to the work plan, contribute to annual operations planning.
• Develop recordkeeping procedures and manage appropriate internal records in accordance with compliance issues, regulations, policies, and standards.
• Communicate, coordinate, and work collaboratively with other departments of CAHRD and external stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

• Post-secondary education in a related subject or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• A valid Manitoba Driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• A clear Criminal Record Check, and Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Superior skills in team leadership, communication (verbal and written), time management, critical thinking, decision making, and organizational management.
• 2 to 3 years planning and/or management experience.
• Experience in sports and recreation and horticulture/indoor gardening.
• Ability to exercise good judgment when dealing with challenging situations.
• Proficient knowledge of MS-Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Internet use.
• Knowledge of the Winnipeg urban Indigenous population and community resources.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit a resume and a cover letter citing competition number, in one of the following manners:

1. Email employerrep@abcentre.org
2. Visit www.cahrd.org/jobs to apply online
3. Drop off in person to Reception at 304-181 Higgins Avenue

Administrative skills testing is mandatory as part of the application process.

The Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development Inc. (CAHRD) is dedicated to integrating an Indigenous perspective into its operations, services, and practices to benefit the Indigenous community. To maintain this focus, preference for the position will be given to Indigenous candidates (Status, Non-status, Métis, or Inuit). Candidates are encouraged to self-declare their Indigenous status in their cover letter and register with CAHRD, as preference is also given to our clients. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.