We are Community Leaders

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a nonprofit, community based; Indigenous-led human services organization that provides a range of Indigenous identified programs and services that focus on the wholeness, wellness and that builds on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous People.

About the Role The System Navigator is a key member of the Youth Huddle team, supporting Indigenous youth through advocacy, appointment attendance, peer support, and resource navigation. This role helps coordinate care planning meetings, liaise with partner agencies, and support youth as they work toward their personal goals.

The Systems Navigator supports programming and supervision of the Youth Hub space, schedules appointments, delivers presentations about Ka Ni Kanichihk’s services, and builds strong relationships within the community. This position may also act in a supervisory capacity when the Coordinator is unavailable and will work closely with the Coordinator to support youth with complex needs.

What You Will Be Doing

- Support youth in navigating systems and accessing services
- Attend appointments with youth and advocate on their behalf
- Schedule and coordinate care planning meetings with service providers
- Provide peer support and ensure a safe, welcoming environment at the Youth Hub
- Support programming delivery and community outreach
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners
- Provide presentations on Youth Hub services and Ka Ni Kanichihk programs
- Collaborate with Youth Hub staff and assist in supervisory duties when required

What You Bring The ideal candidate is a compassionate, motivated, and community-driven individual with the following:





- Relevant post-secondary education and/or a combination of education and related experience
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience working with Indigenous youth
- Experience supporting high-risk youth with complex needs
- Deep knowledge and respect for Indigenous cultures, spiritualties, and traditions
- Experience working in trauma-informed, harm reduction, anti-racist, and decolonizing environments
- Strong knowledge of local community resources and systems
- Skills in advocacy, community development, and case coordination
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, digital communication tools, and database systems
- Valid driver’s license is required; access to a vehicle is an asset
- Current (within 6 months) Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

We are Proud to Offer:

- Comprehensive Benefits including Health and Dental
- Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Employer Contributed RRSP; up to 5% match
- Employee and Family Assistance Program with Consult + and Telus Health
- Cultural Ways of Being; Mino Pimatisiwin Lodge, Knowledge Keepers, Skaabes, Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging in office
- 12 Personal Days per year, in addition to Vacation Days, Paid Sundance Leave and other mental health supports
- Work-life balance and casual dress




- Training and Development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Social Planning Committee that facilitates employee appreciation and wellness events

To Apply: Candidates must be able to provide a recent Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, and Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check prior to starting in the position. You must be able to provide a valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and a driver’s abstract. Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, detailing how you meet the requirements of this position (with salary expectations).

Ka Ni Kanichihk remains committed to achieving employment equity. Candidates are strongly encouraged to self-declare in their cover letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.

Please forward your cover letter and resume to:

People and Culture Coordinator

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

455 McDermot Ave

Winnipeg, MB R3A 0B5

Email: [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Application question(s):
- Are you self declaring to be of Indigenous descent (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit)?
- Do you have a valid class 5F driver's license and a reliable vehicle?
- Huddle is open 11am-7pm Monday-Friday, and 1 Saturday per month pending programming needs. Are you available for this schedule?

Work Location: In person

📌 Huddle - System Navigator (Winnipeg)
🏢 Ka Ni Kanichihk
📍 Winnipeg