Indian Day School Program Assistant- EUTC – Competition 2026-101

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs seeks an experienced administrator to support the Indian Day School program. Under supervision, the role focuses on program coordination, data collection, and reporting to the funder, with emphasis on First Nation communities and consented partnerships.

The incumbent will liaise with a multi-disciplinary team, ensure timely payments to vendors, and maintain PHIA-compliant records while supporting families requiring various services.

Qualifications

• Experience working with First Nation communities and organizations.
• Knowledge of local resources to support First Nation clients.
• Experience coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative tasks and financial support for the Indian Day School program.
• Maintain confidentiality according to PHIA standards.
• Engage with external stakeholders to establish and maintain connections.

Skills

Community engagement

First Nation partnerships

Report writing

Job description

Competition # 2026-101

Category: Full Time - Permanent

Closing: Open Until Filled

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction and supervision of the EUTC Director of Service Delivery and the Program Coordinator of the Indian Day School Program, the incumbent is responsible for the administrative, coordination, research and financial support of the Indian Day School program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must have extensive experience working in and with the First Nation communities and First Nation organizations.
• Knowledge of available resources in the local and urban setting to support to First Nation clients.
• Knowledge of First Nation community health programs, Chief and Council protocols and other First Nations support programs.
• Demonstrating an active and consistent approach in working with a multi-disciplinary team both on and off reserve, including professionals from nursing stations, health centers, hospitals, schools, community social workers and vendors.
• Ensure connections with external stakeholders are efficiently and professionally established and maintained.
• Demonstrate supportive and interpersonal relationship with First Nation families and communities.
• Ensure payments of vendors are kept up to date.
• Assist with the reporting process of the Indian Day School program to the funder.
• Knowledge of First Nation culture, history, and issues.
• Support families with special needs children and adults requiring multiple services and resources.
• Maintain confidentiality according to PHIA standards.
• Assist to provide reports and data to funder.
• Documentation and data collection of client case files, including taking notes of meetings, and include a report for follow up.
• Pursue ongoing communication with all aspects of external health care system including First Nations health and social services, federal and provincial systems, and governing areas of responsibility and community-based agencies.
• Assist with organizing, facilitating and hosting meetings, conferences and workshops, when required.

Preference will be given to First Nations people. If successful, applicants will be asked to provide verification of citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.

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