Introduction The Indigenous Traditional Ceremony Provider is a member of the team responsible for providing opportunities for both inmates and staff to gain knowledge and understanding of Indigenous traditions and teachings.

The incumbent reports directly to the Assistant Superintendent of Programs / Director of Indigenous Relations and Cultural and Spiritual Services and receives day to day support from the Assistant Superintendent of Programs for coordination and delivery of services.

The Correctional Services Division of the Department of Justice is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Indigenous Traditional Ceremony Provider (CHN) at the Manitoba Youth Centre in Winnipeg, Women’s Correctional Centre and the Headingley Correctional Centre in Headingley, The Pas Correctional Centre and the Milner Ridge Correctional Centre in Beausejour.

Duties: As a member of the Spiritual Caregivers team, the Indigenous Traditional Ceremony Provider will conduct appropriate ceremonies and other spiritual activities, will be present and visible throughout the Correctional Centre and provide individual, group and family counselling.

The successful candidate will promote positive healthy change to help reduce the risk of recidivism and reoffending through the teaching of Indigenous culture, philosophy, practices and the holistic approach to life.





This position provides resource contact information in the community for release planning.

Qualifications: Essential: Experience providing sweat ceremonies and spiritual activities within an Indigenous community Experience in providing culturally appropriate counselling Provide timely and effective services to a large caseload Ability to effectively problem solve various sensitive situations and maintain confidentiality Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to speak with internal and external partners (Indigenous communities/organizations, Elders, Supervisors, Probation Officers, Corrections workers and other Spiritual Care Givers) Ability to work effectively in a team workplace Desired: Experience working with Indigenous people who are in conflict with the law Ability to communicate in an Indigenous language Conditions of Employment: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search Must provide and maintain satisfactory Child Abuse and Adult Abuse Registry Checks Must be able to provide a satisfactory Enhanced Security Screening Level 4 Must be willing and able to work in various settings including indoor and outdoor environments

📌 Indigenous Traditional Ceremony Provider (Canada)
🏢 Manitoba Government
📍 Canada