Indigenous Community Sports Consultant

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE
Indigenous Community Sport Consultant

The mission of the Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council (MASRC) is to improve the health outcomes of Indigenous people throughout Manitoba by supporting and encouraging physically active communities. The programs delivered by the MASRC are designed to build capacity and increase access to sport, recreation and physical activity in First Nation, Metis and Inuit Communities, schools, and other delivery agencies across the province.

General Description

The MASRC is seeking a candidate to fill the following full-time staff vacancy: Indigenous Community Sport Consultant (ICSC). Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the other staff, the primary role of the ICSC is to engage communities, partners, groups in the design and delivery of community-based, culturally relevant sport, recreation and physical activity programs for Indigenous people throughout the province. The ideal candidate will possess an extensive background in the areas of sport, recreation and physical activity and have established networks/connections among Indigenous communities and organizations throughout the province.

Competencies and Requirements

• Post-secondary degree/certificate or three (3) years of related job experience
• Applied knowledge of Indigenous community issues in Manitoba
• Work experience in the field of sport, recreation, and physical activity
• Event and project management experience
• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word. PowerPoint and Excel)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Able to travel throughout the region to promote and support the delivery of programs (requiring a flexible work schedule, valid driver’s license and ability to overnight)
• Successful completion of criminal record and vulnerable sector checks

Term: Full-time permanent employment

Salary range: $3739,000 to start (depending on experience)

Location: the position is based in the MASRC office in Winnipeg

To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references no later than 4:00 pm CST, Sunday, August 22, 2021. Cover letter to the attention of Executive Director, MASRC. 105-145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2Z6 OR email to mel.whitesell@masrc.com

All applications are appreciated, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.