Wednesday, 6 August 2014

Executive Director - Children's Museum Manitoba

Executive Director

The Opportunity
As the Executive Director, you will be the most senior staff member of the Museum.  You will have full management responsibility for the implementation and delivery of the Museum’s programs and services.
Responsibilities
The Executive Director, will be responsible for, but not limited to:
  • Ensuring the successful performance of all areas of operations
  • Directing and managing the human, financial and material resources of the Museum
  • Providing visioning and policy development support to the Board of Directors
  • Furthering the strategic direction of the Museum
  • Representing and promoting the Museum to the community
Candidate Profile
As an ideal candidate, your background will include:
  • Advanced degree in a museum-related, non-profit management, business or other relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a board of directors, preferably within a Board Governance model
  • A minimum of five years of experience in the management of a non-profit organization, preferably in the museum, heritage, or arts and cultural sectors
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience supervising staff
  • Superior decision-making, organizational, writing, communicating and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, government  agencies and the public
  • Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing strategic plans and policies which support organizational vision and mission
Additional Information
For position description see http://www.childrensmuseum.com/about-us/job-postings
Please forward resume and cover letter to Search Committee at recruitment@childrensmuseum.com
Deadline
August 8, 2014
Application Deadline: 
Friday, August 8, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Winnipeg
Province: 
Manitoba
Education Level: 
University (Graduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Sales Manager Position

Victoria's Secret

VS - CATEGORY MANAGER - St. Vital (New Store) - Winnipeg
Job ID: VS15.62
Winnipeg, MB, CAN
Full-Time
                                     

The category manager provides leadership that drives total store results with specific ownership of an assigned merchandise category(ies). The category manager drives results by developing and executing short term action plans and long term strategies. The category manager is responsible for driving results in the assigned category(ies) by creating an excellent customer and associate experience and by leading all daily activities.
Delivers a best-in-class, captivating, branded customer experience that builds loyalty and enables consistent sales and profit growth:
o Fosters a customer-centric culture, where the full energy and activity of the store team are focused on delivering highly satisfying customer experiences
o Serves on Sales Leadership Team and is responsible for total store results
o Owns results for assigned category(ies)
o Maximizes sales potential by spending 80% of scheduled time on the sales floor
o Demonstrates excellent customer sales lead (CSL) behaviors
- $1-4M: 10-12 segments per week
- $4-8M: 8-10 segments per week
- $8-15M: 4-6 non-peak segments per week
- $15-30M: 2-6 non-peak segments per week
o Supports, models and enhances all selling and sales support behaviors to ensure a seamless customer experience
o Leads Best at Bras initiatives with a focus on current selling strategies
o Gains business insight for assigned category(ies) and creates SMART action plans that improve execution
and results
o Analyzes customer experience reports and insights and mobilizes the team accordingly
o Displays expert product knowledge of assigned category(ies) and general knowledge of all categories
o Strategizes and plans floorsets to effectively impact and optimize assigned category(ies) results
o Partners with brand delivery team to plan brand guides and initiate floor moves as needed
o Develops and executes compelling visual merchandising strategies and presentation standards for
assigned category(ies)
o Understands, adheres to and reinforces brand standards
o Conducts CSL and associate observations and provides feedback and coaching
o Supports optimization of the labor schedule by ensuring appropriate associate skills and availability
o Ensures payroll is managed daily by punch guarding and executing flex worksheet
o Drives customer loyalty through current brand strategies, including credit and customer relationship marketing
o Supports execution of Emerging Concepts in accordance with brand guidelines
o Manages and resolves customer relations issues
o Partners with Sales Leadership Team to identify and resolve all maintenance and housekeeping issues
o Reinforces all activities related to providing a safe working environment
o Supports development and implementation of store strategy to reduce shrink
o Creates an awareness of and builds capabilities in loss prevention by fostering a culture of honesty and connecting the links between customer service, associate engagement and shrink
Builds a high performance team:
o Attracts, recruits and hires highly qualified supervisors, bra specialists and sales associates
o Owns talent management lifecycle of direct reports including onboarding, assessment, retention, career development, succession planning and recognition
o Builds associate connectivity with direct reports
o Manages associate relations of direct reports
o Identifies hiring needs in partnership with Sales Leadership Team
o Partners with direct manager to establish clear performance goals and objectives for direct reports
o Ensures high quality execution and facilitation of sales education materials and selling strategies
o Builds visual merchandising presentation capabilities with category team through onboarding, coaching and dedicated workshops and training events
o Communicates effectively with Sales Leadership Team, associates and peers, including cascading relevant information to direct reports
o Understands and demonstrates Limited Brands' values
Takes responsibility for the following metrics, in addition to performance evaluation criteria and supporting key total store metrics:
o Category and key item/launch sales percent to plan
o Conversion
o Retention
o Knowledge of sales associates
o Bras percent to plan
o Fitting room experience
o Coupon conversion
- See more at: http://careers.lb.com/jobs/VS-CATEGORY-MANAGER-St-Vital-(New-Store)-Winnipeg-job-Winnipeg-Manitoba-4222437#sthash.L3JFIQsV.dpuf

Opportunities for Employment

 
Stages of Change Counselor/Facilitator
Opportunities for Employment Inc - Winnipeg, MB
Opportunities for Employment (OFE) is a private, faith-based, non-profit organization. Our mission is to assist adults to achieve self-sufficiency through full-time, long-term employment.
We are currently looking for a Counselor/Facilitator to deliver Stages of Change interventions. The incumbent will establish and maintain positive working relationships with the program participants as well as with partners involved in program delivery.
This position includes the responsibilities of intake assessment, Stages of Change assessment and the development and delivery of Stages of Change interventions including workshops and one-to-one Motivational Interviewing sessions that engage, encourage and motivate the participant in the process of finding and securing employment.
This is a full-time position. The Counselor/Facilitator will work Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. OFE is located at 300 – 294 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Successful applicants will have:
  • Knowledge of the Stages of Change Model. Experience applying the principles of the model and intervention development is preferred.
  • Well-developed skills in group facilitation and one-on-one counselling experience using the Motivational Interviewing technique.
  • Excellent communication, decision-making, and organizational skills, and will be an effective team member.
  • Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience in case management along with data entry and data management abilities.
  • Post-secondary education in a related field or the equivalent in experience.
  • Able to provide a clear criminal record check and child abuse registry check.
Please state salary expectations in cover letter. A full description of the position is available by request. To apply, please email us, Attention: Nikolina Zimbakova, Program Manager. Deadline: August 11, 2014.
Funding for OFE employment services is provided by:
The Government of Canada The Manitoba Government

Canadian Diabetes job - apply now

Public Programs and Services Coordinator
Canadian Diabetes Association - Winnipeg, MB
Reporting to the Manager, Programs and Partnerships for SK/MB/NU, the Public Programs and Services Coordinator (PPS) will coordinate, implement, deliver and evaluate programs, activities and events for people at risk and living with diabetes. The PPS Coordinator identifies opportunities for outreach and partnerships with like minded organizations and community groups to reach people with diabetes. The PPSCoordinator is also responsible for the recruitment, development, coordination, and recognition of volunteers to support programming. This role will be based out of the Regional Leadership Centre in Winnipeg, with strong emphasis on rural development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Promote and deliver programs (Expos, webinars, workshops) for people with diabetes in Manitoba with a focus on rural development
  • Identify and develop relationships with Rural Regional Health Authorities, health care professionals, Certified Educators (nurses, pharmacist, dieticians, etc) for community outreach activities.
  • Identify opportunities, build and maintain relationships with organizations that hold similar awareness and education mandates.
  • Work with high risk groups and First Nations communities to identify key leaders in their communities to build relationships, support community mobilization and facilitate partnerships.
  • Coordinate volunteers to support public awareness events, tradeshows, health fairs, conferences etc. throughout the region
  • Work with the Volunteer Engagement Team to develop a regional volunteer recruitment strategy
  • Identify regional volunteer requirements and develop a volunteer training program commensurate with the required skills and duties of various roles and projects. Implement the Association’s Volunteer Training program with all regional volunteers where appropriate.
  • Maintain Constituency management databases and prepare activity reports as required.
  • Maintain the records and secure files for all volunteers, including individual volunteer applications, references, police record checks, role assignments and evaluations in accordance with CDA policies.
  • Other duties as assigned.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
  • Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication and networking skills
  • Partnership/relationship development experience/sales experience
  • Energetic team player that’s able to work independently and in a team environment
  • Expertise in program and project implementation
  • Proven ability to solve problems and provide an innovative approach to projects.
  • Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and databases
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to facilitate, resolve conflict and coach others
  • Knowledge of the principles of volunteer development and experience in volunteer management
  • Excellent public speaking skills
  • Knowledge of group dynamics and the ability to translate these concepts to foster positive working relationships
  • Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends when required
  • Ability to handle competing priorities, meet deadlines
  • Discretion, tact and good judgment with sensitive and confidential matters.
  • Recruiting, screening, hiring and training skills
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  • Post secondary education, preferably in the Education or Health Care field
  • Experience in program delivery, project management and volunteer management
  • Sales management experience an asset
  • Experience in public speaking, preferably to diverse age and cultural audiences
  • Experience working in a non-profit organization
  • Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license, access to a vehicle and be able to pass criminal record check as required.
The Canadian Diabetes Association, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and values a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Job Vacancy - Red Cross

Human Resources Advisor, 2011 MB Floods Recovery Operations (Winnipeg)

Posted: July 23, 2014
Region: Winnipeg MB.
Application deadline: August 14, 2014
Temporary Part time – 3 days/week for 18 months
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The Canadian Red Cross Society, a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping Canadians, as well as the most vulnerable throughout the world, is seeking a HR Advisor, 2011 MB Floods Recovery Operations.   Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, the HR Advisor, 2011 MB Floods Recovery Operations, is responsible for providing HR expertise and support the 2011 MB Floods Recovery Operations team with the administration and coordination of HR and Employee Management Cycle activities including but not limited to  employee relations, recruitment, orientation, onboarding performance management, coaching and development, learning and development, and change in accordance with Canadian Red Cross established policies and procedures, relevant legislation and government guideline.

As the primary HR point of contact for day to day activities for the 2011 MB Floods Recovery Operations team, this role ensures information sharing between the 2011 MB Floods Recovery Operations team and the HR functions and works closely across relevant teams to ensure seamless delivery of service to the 2011 MB Floods Recovery Operations team.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Advising

  • Keeps Manager, Human Resources, National Office informed of HR needs, issues, activities and their outcomes related to the 2011 MB Floods Recovery Operations team and engages their support and expertise on complex or non-routine matters and escalates as appropriate.
  • Advises Director and Deputy Director, 2011 MB Floods Recovery Operations team as required
  • Develops an in-depth understanding of the Manitoba Floods Recovery Operations team.
  • Provides coaching and advice to managers and employees on HR matters including the interpretation of the HR processes and policies, staffing/hiring, employee relations, performance management, talent management, compensation, culture, change management, and other confidential tasks/projects when required
  • Responds to team-member related concerns or complaints, and under the guidance of the Manager, HR, in a timely manner and participates in their effective resolution.
  • Responds to inquiries from supervisors and employees regarding HR policies and procedures, benefits coverage, vacation and absence entitlements etc.
  • Provides guidance to clients and client groups on HR related information or where to obtain information as required;
  • Coordinates, collates and provides standard reporting for client groups and provides information for reporting to HR team;
  • Strives to consistently provide excellent client service;
  • Creates, updates and maintains accurate information in employee personnel files;
  • Prepares correspondence for changes i.e., title changes, salary increases, status changes, etc. using proper process and tools;
  • Ensures all pertinent documents are completed and disseminated to appropriate people, teams or departments
  • Coordinates the submission of invoices and other expenses related to HR activities

Recruitment and Onboarding

The HR Advisor facilitates the recruitment and selection process, ensuring appropriate handover and information sharing with HR and Payroll as required.
  • Coordinates the recruitment activities ensuring completion of process steps
  • Advises the Manager, Human Resources, National Office of any red flags anywhere along the recruitment process
  • Ensures ”Authorizations to Hire” requisitions are completed and signed for approval
  • Ensures and coordinates the accurate completion of draft position posters; and recommends posting locations and posts.
  • Working with client groups, coordinates screening process:
  • Creates and prepares competition files ensuring all pertinent information is included i.e. résumés, job description, poster etc.
  • Monitors and files all incoming applications and vets for internal applicants
  • Scans and reviews resumes for eligibility, when required
  • Coordinates applications and distributes them to hiring supervisor
  • Coordinates pre-screening questions with hiring supervisor
  • Coordinates and performs phone and/or email screenings and prepares results for hiring manager
  • Prepares interview questions and testing scenarios with hiring manager
  • Coordinates and performs interviews. 
  • Coordinates reference checks and performs checks when required
  • Communicates with successful and non-successful candidates
  • Extends and negotiates, if necessary, offers of employment, prepares letters of offer or Managerial Agreements
  • Coordinates onboarding and orientation of new staff
  • Coordinates the sending and receipt of all compliance documents and letters of offer
  • Maintains new hire check list and completes for each new hire
  • Prepares Employee Status Change forms (ESC) for signature by Manager, Human Resources, National Office or her designate and submits to payroll
  • Prepares orientation kits and meets with new staff members for on-boarding
  • Create and maintain personnel files

Orientation, Learning and Development:

The HR Advisor supports the development/implementation of programs within 2011 Manitoba Floods Recovery Operations team as it relates to HR systems and procedures
  • Supports, and where required, delivers training to HR team, managers, and other recipients on HR initiatives.
  • Orients new personnel with CRC policies, procedures, learning and development requirements, guidelines and other identified information;
  • Ensures proper recording of compliance orientation and documents
  • In conjunction with other relevant CRC team members, supports the 2011 MB Floods Recovery Operations supervisors in the orientation or training of personnel to the 2011 MB Floods Recovery Operations team, its requirements, activities, processes and procedures, as determined by the Director and the Deputy Director, 2011 MB Floods Recovery Operations and the Manager, Human Resources, National Office.

Supports an effective team

  • Works collaboratively with colleagues across the HR team to share best practices and support efficient use of resources.
  • Actively participates and represents the Human Resources department in internal committees as required.
  • Provides back up for other team members during periods of leave, large scale emergency response, or high workload.
  • Follows all CRC’s policies and procedures required to maintain a positive, healthy and safe working environment.

Other Responsibilities

  • Maintains effective working relationships across the organization and at all levels.
  • Integrates volunteer resources within the scope of responsibilities, as required.
  • Participates in disaster planning, preparation and response, as required.
  • Contributes to a healthy and safe working environment.
  • Performs other duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum qualifications for this job are a Diploma in Human Resources Management and between three and five (3-5) years of job-related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Possession of, or working towards, the C.H.R.P. designation is an asset
  • Experience working with First Nations people is an asset

KNOWLEDGE

  • Knowledge and experience with human resource information systems is an asset

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.
  • Superior two-way communication skills are essential
  • Superior organization and time management skills and keen attention to details are essential.
  • Strives for team and service excellence
  • Is accountability and results focused
  • Is resourceful and proactive
  • Computer and numerical literacy is essential, preferably in systems related to HR Administration and operations.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong computer skills in MS Office
  • Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive matters and information
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity
  • Demonstrates patience and compassion

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Contributes to a healthy and safe working environment.
  • The majority of the work is performed in an environment which is mostly clean and comfortable. 
  • Occasional travel may be required.
This position requires a successful Canadian criminal record check.  The Canadian Red Cross Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested parties may submit their resumes, quoting Competition Number 14-22, no later than August 14, 2014

The Canadian Red Cross Society
170 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa ON K2P 2P2
E-mail:  careers@redcross.ca

Please note, we will actively review CV’s as they are received. The closing date to this posting is a guideline only as we hope to fill the position as soon as possible.

While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.  Please note that relocation funding is not available for this position

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Yummy Rolls

Shhhhhh....I got the recipe for those yummy Texas Roadhouse Rolls. -Missy B

4 tsp. active dry yeast
 
1/2 c. warm water
 
2 c. milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm
 
3 Tbl. of melted butter, slightly cooled
 
1/2 c. sugar 
 
2 quarts all purpose flour (7-8 cups)
 
2 whole eggs
 
2 tsp. salt
 
Dissolve yeast in warm water with a teaspoon of sugar; let stand until frothy. Combine yeast mixture, milk, 1/2 cup sugar and enough flour to make a medium batter (about the consistency of pancake batter).  Beat thoroughly.  Add melted butter, eggs and salt.  Beat well.  Add enough flour to form a soft dough.  Sprinkle a small amount of flour onto counter and let dough rest.  Meanwhile, grease a large bowl.  Knead dough until smooth and satiny and put in greased bowl; turn over to grease top. (I used the dough hook on my Kitchen-Aid to knead this for about 4-5 minutes).  Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in bulk.  Punch down.  Turn out onto a floured board.  Divide into portions for shaping; let rest 10 minutes.  Shape dough into desired forms.  Place on greased baking sheets.  Let rise until doubled.  
 

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.  Baste immediately with butter.  Yield: 5 to 6 dozen.  Serve with Cinnamon Honey Butter.
Recipe for those yummy Texas Roadhouse Rolls.
 
4 tsp active dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
...
2 c. milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm
3 Tbl. of melted butter, slightly cooled
1/2 c. sugar
2 quarts all purpose flour (7-8 cups)
2 whole eggs
2 tps salt

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Shhhhhh....I got the recipe for those yummy Texas Roadhouse Rolls. -Missy B

4 tsp. active dry yeast

1/2 c. warm water...

2 c. milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm

3 Tbl. of melted butter, slightly cooled

1/2 c. sugar

2 quarts all purpose flour (7-8 cups)

2 whole eggs

2 tsp. salt

Dissolve yeast in warm water with a teaspoon of sugar; let stand until frothy. Combine yeast mixture, milk, 1/2 cup sugar and enough flour to make a medium batter (about the consistency of pancake batter). Beat thoroughly. Add melted butter, eggs and salt. Beat well. Add enough flour to form a soft dough. Sprinkle a small amount of flour onto counter and let dough rest. Meanwhile, grease a large bowl. Knead dough until smooth and satiny and put in greased bowl; turn over to grease top. (I used the dough hook on my Kitchen-Aid to knead this for about 4-5 minutes). Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in bulk. Punch down. Turn out onto a floured board. Divide into portions for shaping; let rest 10 minutes. Shape dough into desired forms. Place on greased baking sheets. Let rise until doubled.


Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Baste immediately with butter. Yield: 5 to 6 dozen. Serve with Cinnamon Honey Butter
 
 

Jobs at Laurel Centre


The Laurel Centre and

The Men’s Resource Centre of Manitoba

A program of



Requires:

Full-Time Clinical Supervisor

 

The Laurel Centre is a non-profit agency providing counselling services for women who have experienced childhood or adolescent sexual victimization and want to resolve long term effects of the abuse.  The agency recognizes mental health challenges and addictions as some of the long-term consequences related to unresolved trauma.

The Men’s Resource Centre of Manitoba is a program of The Laurel Centre providing supportive services and counselling for men who have experienced stressors and trauma in their lives. 

The Laurel Centre fosters an environment that allows women and men to heal and grow.  We strive to create a healthy atmosphere for all that reflects our values and respect for all human beings.

The primary tasks of this position are clinical supervision at The Laurel Centre and the Men’s Resource Centre and training to the community at large.

 

Accountability: to the Executive Director

 

Responsibilities

Ø  Provide clinical consultation and supervision to clinical staff in accordance with the clinical model of The Laurel Centre and Manual on Service Delivery

Ø  Provide clinical consultation and supervision to clinical staff in accordance with the clinical model of the Men’s Resource Centre a program of The Laurel Centre and Manual on Service Delivery

Ø  Assist in ensuring quality clinical services for those served by The Laurel Centre and the Men’s Resource Centre

Ø  Attend to clients’ concerns

Ø  Assist in evaluating clinical staff

Ø  Provide training to the community at large

Ø  Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

 

 

 

Qualifications:

Ø  Master’s degree in relevant field

Ø  Minimum 3 years experience in similar position

Ø  Comprehensive understanding of issues related to unresolved trauma, addiction, mental health related to child sexual abuse

Ø  Comprehensive understanding of issues related to men, including unresolved trauma, stressors, domestic violence, addiction, and mental health

Ø  Experience in providing training to service providers in the area of Working with Unresolved Trauma From Childhood Sexual Abuse; Integrating Theory and Practice

Ø  Working knowledge of a wide range of theoretical interventions.

Ø  Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and organizational abilities are necessary 

 

Send resume and cover letter by July 15, 2014 to:

The Laurel Centre

104 Roslyn Road, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0G6.

Attention: Executive Director.


 

Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.