Posted 3 months ago
Indigenous Traditional Ceremony Provider
@ Government of Manitoba
Manitoba
Overview
Government of Manitoba is hiring an Indigenous Traditional Ceremony Provider for its Correctional Services Division across several correctional centres in rural and northern Manitoba. The role conducts sweat ceremonies, spiritual activities and individual, group and family counselling for inmates and staff. Full-time, salary $70,149 to $90,480 per year, closing December 3, 2026.
Pay:
$70,149–$90,480 a year
Responsibilities:
- Conduct sweat ceremonies and spiritual activities
- Provide individual, group and family counselling
- Teach Indigenous culture, philosophy and practices
- Provide release planning community resource contacts
Requirements summary:
- Experience with sweat ceremonies in an Indigenous community
- Experience in culturally appropriate counselling
- Manage a large caseload in a timely manner
- Strong verbal communication with partners
- Ability to work in a team environment
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Security clearance | Other clearance |
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If you want to work in an organization where employee trust, integrity, respect, skill and dedication is valued, then a career with the Manitoba government may be right for you. The Manitoba government offers rewarding careers to its employees who deliver hundreds of programs and services to the public. The government has a wide variety of departments, reflecting over 700 different types of jobs, located in communities across the province. We are an employer that has a commitment to integrity, respect, diversity, inclusion and advancing reconciliation. It is an exciting time to be a public servant in Manitoba. We are in a period of profound technological, environmental, and socioeconomic change that compels us to evaluate the nature of our work and the essence of our culture. The province of Manitoba is home to almost 1.3 million people who have a well-deserved reputation for being among the friendliest in Canada. Join us and together we can build a stronger province and make a positive contribution to the quality of life of all Manitobans.
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- 450 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1S4, CA
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If you want to work in an organization where employee trust, integrity, respect, skill and dedication is valued, then a career with the Manitoba government may be right for you. The Manitoba government offers rewarding careers to its employees who deliver hundreds of programs and services to the public. The government has a wide variety of departments, reflecting over 700 different types of jobs, located in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1870 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 60 |
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Indigenous Traditional Ceremony Provider
CHN Spiritual Care Provider
Regular/full-time
Manitoba Justice
Correctional Services Division
Various locations throughout rural MB and various locations throughout northern MB
Advertisement Number: 45272
Salary(s): CHN $70,149.00 - $90,480.00 per year
Closing Date: December 3, 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. This competition may be used to appoint successful candidates(s) to current and future CHN regular appointments.
Please identify what locations that you would be interested in when applying (Manitoba Youth Centre in Winnipeg, Women’s Correctional Centre and the Headingley Correctional Centre in Headingley, The Pas Correctional Centre and the Milner Ridge Correctional Centre in Beausejour).
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 to the Assistant Superintendent of Programs / Director of Indigenous Relations and Cultural and Spiritual Services and receives day to day support from the Assistant Superintendent of Programs for coordination and delivery of services. The Correctional Services Division of the Department of Justice is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Indigenous Traditional Ceremony Provider (CHN) at the Manitoba Youth Centre in Winnipeg, Women’s Correctional Centre and the Headingley Correctional Centre in Headingley, The Pas Correctional Centre and the Milner Ridge Correctional Centre in Beausejour.
Duties:
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 Correctional Centre 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. This position provides resource contact information in the community for release planning.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Experience providing sweat ceremonies and spiritual activities within an Indigenous community
- Experience in providing culturally appropriate counselling
- 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 partners (Indigenous communities/organizations, Elders, Supervisors, Probation Officers, Corrections workers and other Spiritual Care Givers)
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Desired:
- Experience working with Indigenous people who are 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
Apply to:
Advertisement # 45272
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: [email protected]
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
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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