Emergency Management Support Worker

Manitoba Metis Federation; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manitoba Metis Federation is seeking 10 Emergency Management Support Workers for a temporary role in Winnipeg, focused on assisting evacuees during a wildfire emergency. Responsibilities include greeting evacuees, providing food assistance, and supporting administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a background in emergency response or community aid, and a willingness to work flexible shifts. This is a meaningful opportunity to support individuals affected by the crisis.

Benefits

Meals included

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency response, social work, community aid, customer service, or related fields is helpful but not required.
• Trauma informed skills and experience in crisis management is an asset.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet evacuees and assist with food and beverages.
• Provide administrative, minute-taking and report writing support.
• Offer compassionate, caring, trauma-informed care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Crisis Management

Reliability

Job description

The MMF seeks to fill 10 Emergency Management Support Worker positions located at 406 McGregor Avenue and 25 Ray Marius Road in Winnipeg, MB. This is a temporary position lasting 4 weeks with the possibility of an extension, offering a minimum of 40 hours per week at a rate of $ per hour. Meals are included. In response to the current wildfire emergency, we are urgently looking for support to assist with evacuees displaced by the fires. This is a rewarding opportunity in supporting essential needs of evacuees from all over Manitoba, with the pride and commitment of the MMF, the National Government of the Red River Métis.

• MMF Evacuation Centre - evacuee greeting, assisting with food and beverages, supporting evacuees
• MMF Donations - accepting, sorting, and organizing donations
• Kitchen assistance - preparing and assembling meals
• Administrative, minute-taking and report writing support
• Ensure people are safe, and comfortable
• Offer compassionate, caring, trauma-informed care

Skills and Qualifications :

• Experience in emergency response, social work, community aid, customer service, or related fields is helpful but not required
• Trauma informed skills and experience in crisis management is an asset
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends
• Reliability and punctuality
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience working for a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous community is an asset

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

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