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Tuesday, 16 October 2018
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Job Posting
Mediation Services is currently seeking to fill the position of Caseworker Volunteer Coordinator.Volunteering
Our volunteers are highly skilled, dependable, spirited, and generous . Volunteers are the cornerstone of our organization and their dedication, energy and commitment are vital to the work we do.
As a collective, it is important that our volunteers reflect the diversity of our community (ie. with respect to ethnic origin, income level, education level, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, etc.) and also demonstrate understanding of local cultures and social justice issues.
Thank you to all our volunteers who help us celebrate and promote restorative justice in our community.
What are YOU Interested in?
Volunteering is about you, just as much as it is about us. Let us know which of the following areas is of interest to you:
Thank you for your interest in volunteer opportunities for Mediation Services. Mediation Services is fortunate to have a number of interested volunteers. If you would like to sign up to be on the volunteer wait list, please fill out the application form in full and submit it along with a current resume.
As a collective, it is important that our volunteers reflect the diversity of our community (ie. with respect to ethnic origin, income level, education level, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, etc.) and also demonstrate understanding of local cultures and social justice issues.
Thank you to all our volunteers who help us celebrate and promote restorative justice in our community.
What are YOU Interested in?
Volunteering is about you, just as much as it is about us. Let us know which of the following areas is of interest to you:
- Office and Administration – shifts Monday to Friday from 8:30-4:30
- Event Support – assist with planning and set up for Lunch and Learns, fundraising events, and Restorative Justice week
- Proposal writing – help write proposals for funding
- Public relations – help keep us connected with the community, promote events and awareness of our services
- Community Intake – gather information from incoming referrals, offer support and answer questions
- Mediation and Restorative Action for Youth – work directly with those impacted by conflict. Please see additional requirements
- Other – Be creative, tell us your skills and what you could do to support our organization
Thank you for your interest in volunteer opportunities for Mediation Services. Mediation Services is fortunate to have a number of interested volunteers. If you would like to sign up to be on the volunteer wait list, please fill out the application form in full and submit it along with a current resume.
Currently there is low vacancy for volunteering in our Victim Offender Mediation program. Applications are being accepted and will be reviewed annually each September. Only applicants who have submitted both the application and a resume will be considered. If sending your application via email, please submit your resume in PDF format (easy free online converters are available such as http://www.wordtopdf.com)
General Requirements:
Application Process:
Please fill out and submit the Volunteer Application along with a current resume to the Volunteer Coordinator. Applications are kept on file for one year and candidates are reviewed throughout the year as positions become available.
If accepted after the initial interview, potential volunteers are expected to attend the required training and orientation before beginning as a volunteer.
Extensive training is required for those interested in our Victim Offender Mediation program; furthermore, such volunteers are expected to participate in an apprenticeship program and commit to a minimum of two years.
Due to a high level of interest, we are unable to interview every applicant. A careful review of each application will be made to determine which of the applicants will be invited for an interview. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview.
General Requirements:
- Commit to a minimum of two shifts (approximately 4 hours each) per month for a minimum period of 6 months to 1 year
- Posses a valid email address and respond to emails within a timely manner
- Submit a current criminal record check (if accepted after the initial interview)
Application Process:
Please fill out and submit the Volunteer Application along with a current resume to the Volunteer Coordinator. Applications are kept on file for one year and candidates are reviewed throughout the year as positions become available.
If accepted after the initial interview, potential volunteers are expected to attend the required training and orientation before beginning as a volunteer.
Extensive training is required for those interested in our Victim Offender Mediation program; furthermore, such volunteers are expected to participate in an apprenticeship program and commit to a minimum of two years.
Due to a high level of interest, we are unable to interview every applicant. A careful review of each application will be made to determine which of the applicants will be invited for an interview. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview.
Detailed Volunteer Requirements
For additional information please contact the Volunteer Coordinator by email at: info@mediationserviceswpg.ca
- Office and Administration (coming soon – please inquire)
- Victim Offender Mediation – Mediation and Restorative Action for Youth facilitators
- Community Intake (coming soon – please inquire)
- Special Projects / Presentations – ie. event planning and support, fundraising, proposal writing, update training manuals, public relations, website development / maintenance (please inquire)
For additional information please contact the Volunteer Coordinator by email at: info@mediationserviceswpg.ca
Membership
Become a member today! Membership is only $25 a year.
Your membership includes:
- Regular Mediation Services updates, new and communication.
- A right to vote on all decisions made at our annual general meeting.
- Advanced notice on workshops, training and seminars hosted by Resolution Skills Centre.
- Satisfaction of supporting a leading resource in conflict resolution in Manitoba.
- Invitation to our Annual General Meeting.
- Notice of upcoming Mediation Services and restorative justice events;
Corporate Memberships are also available
Please contact us at 204-925-3410 or info@mediationserviceswpg.ca
You can also drop into our office between 8:30 and 4:30, Monday-Friday.
Mediation Services
302-1200 Portage Ave
Winnipeg MB
R3G 0T5
302-1200 Portage Ave
Winnipeg MB
R3G 0T5
Thursday, 28 September 2017
Executive Director Position
Job Type: Full time (1.0 EFT), permanent position
Hours: Primarily Days Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: St. James – Winnipeg, MB
Posting Date: September 25, 2017
Closing Date: October 2, 2017
Organizational Overview: The St. James-Assiniboia 55+ Centre is a charitable organization. Our
mission is to encourage seniors to improve their quality of life by providing educational,
recreational, health and social opportunities. We offer nearly 1,000 members a variety of
programs and services with the help of over 200 volunteers. To find out more about the Centre,
please visit our website at www.stjamescentre.com
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the
St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre. The Executive Director provides leadership to the organization
to ensure effective and efficient delivery of quality programs and services that promote active
living for older adults in the catchment area. The Executive Director is responsible for the
organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives and provides
leadership, planning and directing the operations and resources of the Centre. The Executive
Director is responsible for motivating performance and creating a culture that attracts and
retains talent.
Qualifications:
§ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Recreation Management, Social Work, non-profit
management, or a related field.
§ Knowledge of recreation systems and support services to seniors programs.
§ Minimum three years’ experience providing direct supervision and managing
performance of staff.
§ Excellent technical skills required to provide direction to staff e.g. Outlook, Word,
PowerPoint, and Excel.
§ Strong comfort level with social media, WordPress, membership and donor databases.
§ Strong presentation and leadership skills.
§ Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
§ Ability to maintain confidentiality.
§ Excellent stress management skills with ability to manage multiple assignments and
issues within a fast-paced environment.
§ Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, problem-solve and apply
knowledge and decision-making skills.
§ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
§ Excellent time management skills.
§ Demonstrated success in attaining grant funds and implementing fundraising campaigns
and strategies.
§ Strong financial management skills, including experience in developing and monitoring
the budget and monthly financial statements, completing Canada Revenue Agency
returns.
Salary:
The Centre offers a competitive compensation package for the Executive Director position, in
accordance with the organization’s policy and commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Candidates are invited to submit their salary and compensation expectations.
Application Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter and resume which clearly states how you meet qualifications
stated above by at 4:00 p.m. Monday, October 2, 2017 to:
ED Selection Committee
Via E-mail:
info@stjamescentre.com
When sending by e-mail, please indicate the job title in the subject line.
In-person:
3rd-Floor 203 Duffield Street
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0H6
We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants. Individuals selected for an interview will
be contacted.
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Food Matters Manitoba Job Vacancy - Executive Assistant
Job Title: Executive Assistant Reports To: Executive
Director
Job Purpose:
This position performs executive level administrative duties, working very closely with the Executive Director, Leadership Team, and the Board of Directors, overseeing all outreach, logistics, and communication with the full Board of Directors and multiple Board committees. This position is responsible for all office management and associated tasks. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated self-starter to gain insight into an organization’s business processes and governance. The ideal candidate is self-directed, resourceful, and well equipped to manage multiple competing priorities, schedules, and timelines.
This position performs executive level administrative duties, working very closely with the Executive Director, Leadership Team, and the Board of Directors, overseeing all outreach, logistics, and communication with the full Board of Directors and multiple Board committees. This position is responsible for all office management and associated tasks. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated self-starter to gain insight into an organization’s business processes and governance. The ideal candidate is self-directed, resourceful, and well equipped to manage multiple competing priorities, schedules, and timelines.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES ·
Board of Directors support.
· Schedule, coordinate, and prepare materials for Board meetings and Board committee meetings. · Coordinate board invitations, track attendance, and prepare venues. · Record and prepare minutes of all Board and Board committee meetings.
· Schedule, coordinate, and prepare materials for Board meetings and Board committee meetings. · Coordinate board invitations, track attendance, and prepare venues. · Record and prepare minutes of all Board and Board committee meetings.
· Track required approvals
and ensure minutes are posted and in compliance with board governance mandates.
· Manage necessary and
appropriate follow-up with involved parties.
· Work
with Leadership Team and Governance Committee to schedule new Board Member
orientation, confirm key content, solicit and send pre-reading materials.
Ensure mandated governing policies, committee charters, and Board procedures
are followed.
Possess strong knowledge
of Food Matters Manitoba’s bylaws and serve as point person for any needed
updates. Assist in editing documents composed by the Executive Director and/or
Board Chair, creating polished drafts to send to Board Members and external
parties.
· Provide Board and staff meeting and event support.
· Provide Board and staff meeting and event support.
· Manage expenses and
report for Leadership Team members. ·
Open mail and route it to the appropriate individual or department; deposit
cheques received. ·
Manage general office email and telephone inquiries. · Record donations and prepare
official tax receipts. ·
Prepare office expense requisitions for submission to accountant. · File and organize office
and financial documents. ·
Act as point person for office IT-related issues. · Responsible for all office
management and administrative functions. ·
Perform additional administrative duties as assigned.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Enjoys exercising independence in work tasks, contributing
to finding effective solutions
and producing high quality work.
Excellent oral and written skills and sophisticated use of
technology.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability
to interact with diverse
individuals across the economic spectrum with courtesy and
tact.
Exceptional, organizational and problem-solving skills,
ability to exercise initiative.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Strong attention to detail, accuracy and ability to juggle
multiple priorities effectively.
Experience in non-profit administrative work.
Experience working with a Board of Directors.
Event and meeting planning experience is a plus.
Familiarity with Sumac or similar contact database is a
plus.
Familiarity with
Sumac or similar contact database is a plus.
Occasional evenings and weekend work required.
Valid Manitoba Driver’s License required.
Work Week:
37.5 hours/week
Based in Winnipeg
Interested candidates may reply in complete confidence by
submitting a resume with salary
expectations to: info@foodmattersmanitoba.ca (subject line:
Executive Assistant) before July
28, 2017.
No phone inquiries accepted from candidates or recruiting
agencies. We appreciate your
interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews
will be notified.
Food Matters Manitoba strives to be a safe and accessible
workplace that celebrates diversity and represents the community that we live and work in. We
encourage individuals from traditionally socially excluded groups to apply for the
position.
Thursday, 13 October 2016
Jobs - Executive Director of Community Agency
Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute (CMWI) – Winnipeg
61 Juno Street
Executive Director Position
(1 year Full Time term position, with possibility of renewal)
Job Description
Objectives:
- To move the CMWI towards greater organizational sustainability.
- To enhance the CMWI’s administrative capacity.
- To coordinate program activities that enhances safety, health, economic, and educational opportunities for women and their families.
Under
the direction and supervision of the Board of Directors of CMWI, the Executive
Director is accountable to the Board for the overall management of the CMWI’s
program coordination, planning and development, personnel, and public
relations.
Accountability:
- The Executive Director is responsible to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is responsible for the supervision of the Program & Office Administrator.
- The Executive Director will report monthly to the Board of Directors in a written report of her activities during the month and a summary of the staff’s activities. This report will include a report of the hours worked, including, vacation and sick days.
- To ensure appropriate accounting of hours worked, completed timesheets are to be filed weekly and submitted to the Board payroll personnel.
- To enhance the staff team and to be accountable to one another, attendance at staff meetings is required.
Activities
and Responsibilities:
The
Executive Director will be responsible to develop a sustainability plan in
conjunction with the CMWI clients, volunteers and staff to ensure the long-term
viability of the centre, agency development, and the development and
maintenance of networks and partnerships.
Leadership:
- Ensure that empowerment and community development principles are used throughout CMWI
- Develop CMWI’s activities and program implementation..Financial Management:
- Ensure that all funding requirements are met
- Ensure grant reporting to funders is timely and complete
- To ensure and maintain the financial viability of CMWI through proposal writing and budget development in accordance with the sustainability plan and in relation to the goals of CMWI
- To work with funders to secure long-term funding for CMWI
- Oversee the implementation of all programs and projects within its goals, budget and requirements in a timely manner
- Manage contribution agreements and ensure financial and written reports are completed within deadlines to meet funding body requirements.
Human Resources
Planning and Management:
- Ensure that personnel policies and procedures are adhered to
- Support the staff in their work through on-going supervision ensuring staff adhere to policies, procedures and task completion
- Ensure good communication among staff
- Oversee the management of volunteers
Program Planning and
Management:
- Ensure that program development is in keeping with the goals and abilities of the CMWI
Community Relations:
- Develop and maintain networks and partnerships with multiple community partners and funding agencies
- Liaise with other community organizations with similar mandates, including but not limited to West Central Women’s Resource Centre, IRCOM House, Welcome Place, Winnipeg Central Mosque, Grand Mosque, Islamic Social Services Association and Wolseley Family Place.
Board Relations and
Development:
- Develop recruitment systems for committee participation and collaboration
- Ensure that decisions made by the CMWI Board are communicated to CMWI’s staff as appropriate
Evaluation:
There
will be a 6-months probationary period conducted by the Board of Directors with
monthly evaluations and 1-year appraisal.
Other:
- As the Executive Director you will be reporting to the Board of Directors who is also your employer.
- From time to time you will be expected to attend office events outside of official hours
- Any other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
Qualifications/Conditions
of Employment:
- Post-secondary education in the relevant field with experience in proposals writing, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
- Experience/Certification in microcomputers applications, including word, excel, power point, outlook
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must have a valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, and ability to travel to and from meetings.
Requirements:
- Experience working in non-profit sector will be an asset
- Strong Command of the English Language
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work effectively under deadlines
- Any other languages will be an asset
- Experience dealing with individuals/families from diverse background
- Exceptional interpersonal, conflict resolution, problem solving, and relationship building skills.
Hours of Work:
40
hours work week
Salary:
$40,000
annually
Employment
Equity is a factor in selection.
Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter and resumé
if they are from any of the following groups: women, visible minorities,
indigenous people, and persons with a disability.
To
apply for this position please submit your resumé and cover letter to:
By
email: contact@cmwi.ca
By
mail: Human Resources
Canadian Muslim Women’s
Institute
61 Juno Street
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1T1
We thank all who
apply and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Your cover letter,
resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the
qualifications.
Please
note the successful candidate will be required to Clear Police Record Check
with Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry
Checks.
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