About us: 

Waterways Recreation is a youth-focused, Indigenous-led non-profit organization who partners with Indigenous communities, agencies, and partners to deliver canoe programs, which promote wellness and culturally relevant recreation to Indigenous youth across Manitoba. 

Mission:

Supporting community wellness by using canoeing and outdoor recreation to connect Indigenous youth to cultural skills and identities. 

Vision:

Improved health and wellness for Indigenous youth, empowered and connected to identity, culture, language and land.

Values:

Our values at Waterways includes: creating long-term programs which have long-term benefits, fostering strong relationships, supporting the safety and development of Indigenous youth through an emphasis on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellness, centering Indigenous language culture and communities, and mentoring the next generation of leaders.

Inter-Community Canoe Program Co-Leader Job Description

The ICCP Co-Leaders will develop and run canoe programming with a focus on holistic wellbeing and cultural relevance for participants in Indigenous communities across Manitoba. Travel is required for this position, Monday-Friday is spent in community. Co-Leaders will be expected to identify program opportunities and build relationships with community members as all programs are designed in partnership with the community.

Co-Leaders will also be responsible to record participant data, and submit it to the systems administrator on a regular basis. There will also be opportunities to facilitate community consultation regarding programs.

Community Outreach Lead Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety of all participants.

• Develop, plan and execute canoe and other outdoor programming.

• Record detailed program data.

• Maintain equipment.

• Facilitate community consultations including elders, band offices and other community partners.

• Support Communications Coordinator with photos/stories/activities for use in newsletters, social media platforms, and reporting.

• Working within a provided budget for coordination of program delivery between program participants, community partners, volunteers, and other applicable parties.

Community Outreach Lead Requirements:

• Experience working with Indigenous youth, specifically in outdoor environments is desired

• Previous canoeing experience

• Valid Class 5 Drivers license is required (Access to a vehicle is an asset but not required)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Successful applicants subject to clear vulnerable sector and child abuse registry check

• Must complete Waterways training

Forward your cover letter and resume by April 10, 2023 to:

Tristan Schneider

Program Manager

tristan@waterwayscanada.com 

As an Indigenous led organization we prioritize hiring Indigenous applicants.

Thank you for your interest in the position, if there are any questions you can contact us at info@waterwayscanada.com.