Employment and Training Counsellor

MANITOBA MTIS FEDERATION

EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING COUNSELLOR

April 25 2025

Posting #2502002

The Manitoba Mtis Federation (MMF) is the democratically elected National Government of the Red River Mtis also known as the Manitoba Mtis. The Red River Mtis are a distinct Indigenous Nation and People and Canadas Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba.

The MMF seeks to fillone fulltime Employment and Training Counsellorposition within ourMtis Employment & Training Departmentlocated within the MET Recruitment Office at 200 Main Street inWinnipeg MB. The salary range for this position is between $42500$48000.

Job Duties/Competencies:

• Conduct assessments of clients to determine employment needs and eligibility for MET programs and services;
• Assess client needs through an interview process gather information and determine eligibility determine client training/employment readiness career/education goals;
• Provide clients with job search assistance information on programs services and community resources referrals to counselling or community services and labour market information;
• Develop appropriate employment and training plans with clients and match the identified employment needs with appropriate MET programs or services;
• Provide ongoing counselling support to clients during employment and training activities;
• Prepare and monitor cash flows and other financial documentation for client files;
• Research and access labour market information and job postings utilizing the Internet local newspapers and other professional publications;
• Establish and maintain a network of contacts with community resource programs school divisions training institutions and other government programs and services.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Postsecondary education and experience in the Social Sciences field or an equivalent combination of education training and experience;
• Minimum of two years of experience in employment/career counselling;
• Experience facilitating presentations and workshops to client groups;
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel Outlook Power Point and computerized case/client management data systems;
• Experience establishing and maintaining solid working relationships with a diverse array of partners clients and coworkers;
• Strong client orientation and quality assurance skills organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities work under pressure and adapt to conflicting and tight deadlines;
• Experience working with Indigenous nonprofit organizations volunteer boards & committees is preferred;
• Knowledge of Red River Mtis culture and MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and
• Ability to travel valid Manitoba Drivers license with access to a reliable vehicle.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including; health dental vision pension and vacation.

Please submit your resume and cover letter referencing the job posting number. This posting is open until filled.

The MMF requires a satisfactory criminal record check prior to commencement of MMF will accept existing criminal record checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining this document is not a guarantee of employment.

Preference will be given to qualified Red River Mtis applicants and they are encouraged to selfidentify on their cover letter. The MMF encourages internal applicants to apply for career opportunities within our Government.

MMF Human Resources Department

300150 Henry Ave Winnipeg Manitoba R3B 0J7

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