2026-093 | Community Outreach Worker - Thunderwing

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Carmel Clinic in Winnipeg is seeking a Community Outreach Worker to join the coordinated service delivery team. The role involves proactively engaging new and existing clients, offering a range of support and recovery services aligned with an existing plan, and acting as a trusted advocate in a non-judgmental, culturally appropriate manner.

The position emphasizes building connections to external resources, helping clients gain skills and achieve goals, with a focus on Indigenous

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in community work.
• Experience outreaching to hard-to-reach populations.
• Excellent communication and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and recovery services within an existing service plan.
• Build relationships and connect clients to external resources.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team and promote cultural safety.

Skills

Community outreach

Client advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Date: October 22, 2026

Position: Community Outreach Worker

Status: Term until July 30, 2027, Full-Time, (1.0 FTE)

Hours of Work*: 8:45am 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Department: Community Services - Thunderwing

Job Posting No.: #2026-093

Reports to: Program Manager - Thunderwing

Closing Date: October 29, 2026, at 4:00pm

Union: CUPE – Community

Hourly Rate: $26.850-$30.982/hr

• These hours are dependent on the operational requirements of the organization
• Mount Carmel Clinic Operates out of multiple locations; you may be required to work in other areas

Mount Carmel Clinic is committed to equity and inclusion and has undertaken to increase responsiveness to Indigenous people by promoting a workforce that is representative of the participants and communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, those with lived experience and members of equity-deserving groups. Applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their application.

Position Summary

Functioning as part of the coordinated service delivery team, the Outreach Worker works proactively with new and existing clients, offering a range of support and recovery services, within an existing service plan and on an as-needed basis. The Outreach Worker is a relationship-builder and advocate and provides services in a non-judgmental and culturally appropriate manner, helping clients to connect with external resources, build new skills and achieve their goals.

Qualifications

Education

Must have a Valid Drivers' License and access to a reliable vehicle.

Skills, Expertise And Experience

Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in community, preferably with program target population

Experience providing outreach with hard to reach populations

Critical Skills

Proven knowledge and ability in critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and crisis management

Focus on Results

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related activities to effectively and efficiently achieve service goals and produce expected results/outcomes

Alignment with Organizational Values

Commitment to the principles that guide Mount Carmel Clinic, as reflected in the history, vision, mission and values

Indigenous Understanding

Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and families

Interdisciplinary Team, Collaboration

Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity and cultural awareness

MCC Philosophies

Strong knowledge, commitment and demonstrated ability to apply diversity, equity, cultural safety, pro-choice, social determinants of health, population health, harm reduction, trauma-informed and community development principles in all aspects of the work

Communication

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of computer systems

Assets

Post-Secondary Education in a Social Services field

All positions are subject to Criminal Record, Child, and Adult Abuse Registry checks. However, a previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates. We are open to discussing your respective circumstances. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine the knowledge, skill and ability required for position.