Employment and Training Counsellor

MANITOBA METIS FEDERATION; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) seeks a full-time Employment and Training Counsellor for the MET Recruitment Office in Winnipeg, MB. The role focuses on assessing client needs, providing job-search assistance, and aligning clients with MMF programs and services.

You will develop employment plans, offer ongoing counselling, and collaborate with community partners while upholding client-centered, quality-driven service. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Social Sciences or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in employment/career counselling.
• Experience facilitating presentations and workshops to client groups.
• Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and case management systems.
• Experience establishing and maintaining solid working relationships with a diverse array of partners, clients, and co-workers.
• Strong client orientation, quality assurance skills, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Experience working with Indigenous non-profit organizations, volunteer boards & committees preferred.
• Knowledge of Red River Métis culture and MMF programs and services is an asset.
• Ability to travel with a valid Manitoba Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• 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

Social Sciences

Career counselling

Public workshops

MS Office

Stakeholder relationships

Time management

Indigenous NGO experience

Red River Métis knowledge

Travel driver’s license

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Sciences

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Case management software

Job description

Salary Range: $47,403.00 To $58,535.00 Annually

November 5, 2026

Posting #26-02-002

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

The MMF seeks to fill one full-time Employment and Training Counsellor position within our Métis Employment & Training Department located within our MET Recruitment Office at 200 Main St in Winnipeg, MB.

• 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:

• Post-secondary 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 co-workers;
• 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 non-profit organizations, volunteer boards & committees is preferred;
• Knowledge of Red River Métis culture and MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

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

The MMF is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The MMF requires satisfactory background checks prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing background checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining these documents is not a guarantee of employment.

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.