Indigenous Traditional Ceremony Provider

Province of Manitoba; The Pas; On-site; CAD 70,149 - 90,480; Full time

Job summary

Province of Manitoba invites applications for Indigenous Traditional Ceremony Provider within Manitoba Justice, Probation Services and Restorative Justice. The role conducts ceremonies, provides spiritual guidance, and counsels inmates and staff to support positive change and Indigenous learning.

Essential qualifications include sweat ceremony experience, culturally appropriate counseling, managing a large caseload, and strong communication with Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

• Experience providing sweat ceremonies and spiritual activities within an Indigenous community.
• Experience in providing culturally appropriate counseling.
• Provide timely and effective services to a large caseload.
• Ability to effectively problem solve various sensitive situations and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders (Indigenous communities/organizations, Elders, Supervisors, Probation Officers, Corrections workers and other Spiritual Care Givers).
• Experience working with Indigenous people in conflict with the law.
• Ability to communicate in an Indigenous language.

Responsibilities

• Conduct appropriate ceremonies and other spiritual activities.
• Provide individual, group and family counselling.
• Promote positive healthy change to help reduce the risk of recidivism and reoffending through Indigenous teachings and holistic life concepts.
• Work closely with correctional centers and forthcoming healing lodges in Brandon and The Pas.

Skills

sweat ceremonies

spiritual activities

culturally appropriate counseling

large caseload management

confidentiality

stakeholder communication

Job description

Indigenous Traditional Ceremony Provider

CHN Spiritual Care Provider

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Justice

Probation Services and Restorative Justice, Correction Services

The Pas MB, Brandon MB, Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45471

Salary(s): CHN $70,149.00 - $90,480.00 per year

Closing Date: August 25, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

This competition is designated for Indigenous people. Only applicants who self-declare at the time of application will be eligible for further consideration.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Probation Services and Restorative Justice Branch of the Correctional Services Division supervises offenders in the community (Probation, Conditional Sentences, youth orders, temporary absences, bail, restorative justice/diversions) and writes report for the Courts per year. The Indigenous Traditional Ceremony Providers will work with Indigenous Clients in all areas of this work towards reducing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the justice system. The Probation Services and Restorative Justice Branch is seeking to fill 4 new vacancies in various areas of the province (Winnipeg, Brandon and The Pas).

Duties:

The Indigenous Traditional Ceremony Provider is a member of the team responsible for providing opportunities for both inmates and staff to gain knowledge and understanding of Indigenous traditions and teachings. The incumbent reports directly under the administrative supervision of a Community Area Director for coordination and delivery of services and the professional guidance of the Divisional Director of Indigenous Cultural and Spiritual Services. As a member of the Spiritual Caregivers' team, the Indigenous Traditional Ceremony Provider will conduct appropriate ceremonies and other spiritual activities, will be present and visible throughout the Probation and Restorative Justice Offices and provide individual, group and family counselling. The successful candidate will promote positive healthy change to help reduce the risk of recidivism and reoffending through the teaching of Indigenous culture, philosophy, practices and the holistic approach to life. These positions will work closely with correctional centers and the forthcoming healing lodges in Brandon and The Pas.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience providing sweat ceremonies and spiritual activities within an Indigenous community
• Experience in providing culturally appropriate counseling
• Provide timely and effective services to a large caseload
• Ability to effectively problem solve various sensitive situations and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to speak with internal and external stakeholders (Indigenous communities/organizations, Elders, Supervisors, Probation Officers, Corrections workers and other Spiritual Care Givers)

Desired:

• Experience working with Indigenous people in conflict with the law
• Ability to communicate in an Indigenous language

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must provide and maintain satisfactory Child Abuse and Adult Abuse Registry Checks
• Must be able to provide a satisfactory Enhanced Security Screening Level 4
• Must be willing and able to work in various settings including indoor and outdoor environments.
• Must provide and maintain a full class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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