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A family medicine training program in Thompson will bring new doctors to the community and elsewhere in Northern Manitoba to complete their residencies following graduation, Manitoba Health Minister Cameron Friesen announced Feb. 25. “Providing a program that lets physicians experience life in the north and how people in the region access health care is an excellent way to prepare them for a career in northern medicine,” Friesen said in a press release. “Following the success of similar programs in the other health regions, this new partnership between the University of Manitoba and the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) will support stronger recruitment and retention efforts across Northern Manitoba.” NRHA CEO Helga Bryant said that the medical school graduates would gain invaluable experience through the program. “We believe this program will help physicians better understand the opportunities they can find while practising in Northern Manitoba,” she said.

Nickel Belt News photo by James Snell Dr. José François, medical director of Shared Health’s family medicine program and head of the Department of Family Medicine at the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba said during Feb. 25 at City Hall that he’s excited that Thompson has joined the list of community sites for teaching in family medicine. “Our medical teams are very excited to provide training opportunities for new physicians, while enhancing access to care for northern residents.” Dr. José François, medical director of Shared Health’s family medicine program and head of the Department of Family

Medicine at the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba said during an announcement at City Hall that he’s excited that Thompson has joined the list of community sites for teaching in family medicine. “Over the last 10 years, the Department of Family

Medicine has really taken a step to move learners away from Winnipeg, and into communities,” he explained, noting that Thompson is “an anchor” of health care in the north. “We look forward to working with family physicians at the Thompson clinic to make that experience

a positive one. Family medicine graduates spend two years in the residency program, and with the resources available in the community, we think that most of that training can happen here.” Mayor Colleen Smook said that she was hoping the program would hap-

pen in a “couple years,” but it ended up only taking about 16 months to become a reality in Thompson. “This is just the beginning of great things in Thompson,” she said at the press conference, adding that three operating rooms at the Thomspon General Hospital shut down by water damage last June are set to reopen in a couple of weeks. “This program, with the [medical] residents coming, is so exciting. I’m excited for the city.” While the program is based in Thompson, the medical school graduates will complete core training rotations across the region, preparing them to practise medicine in environments such as community hospitals, health centres, nursing stations and care homes in First Nation, rural and remote communities. “Addressing the unique health needs and inequities of Indigenous populations in the region is a core skill for family physicians working in the north,” the provincial press release said. “The 2016 census data shows that 71 per cent of the people living in the northern health region selfidentify as Indigenous.”

Leaf Rapids liquor vendor broken into six times since New Year’s Day, three times in last two weeks

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. charged with break-and-enter 16 and 17 being charged ously at 1-800-222-8477. BY BY IAN IANGRAHAM GRAHAM For all the harsh weather to write things that you have ‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ was not a very safe thing swallow when people say EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET and theft for the New Year’s and remanded into custody. Tips can also be submitted EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET to ﬁgure out. It’s pretty clear I have all these stories and to do but I jumped at it. I that Churchill residents and the dangers of polar The Leaf Rapids store Day break-in and later re- Two Leaf Rapids females anonymously online at www. Though she’s now written when I get through.” I need to capture them for thought that was exciting should just ﬁnd somewhere bears, deMeulles said if it that houses the town’s liquor leased on an undertaking aged 16 and 17 and one manitobacrimestoppers.com. a book about her experienDeMeulles said she wrote my grandchildren really until the plane landed and easier to live. had been viable she would vendor has been broken into with conditions. Two Leaf 20-year-old male from Leaf A store manager declined ces growing up in Churchill, her book, titled Whispers in because they will be lost if they started throwing the “To say, ‘Those people have moved back to Churchsix times since New Year’s Rapids males aged 14 and Rapids were charged for the to comment except to say she Addictions Foundation of the Wind: Stories from the I don’t.” fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy choose to live there. They ill in a heartbeat. Day – three times each in 16 were arrested for the Jan. Feb. 14 break-in, then re- hoped security in the Town Manitoba northern director North - Life in Churchill for She also has a reputation cats, I was probably sitting should just leave,’ is quite “I miss the shoreline, I January and February. 8 break-in and charged with leased on undertakings with Centre would be improved Gisele deMeulles said writ- a couple of reasons. as a storyteller herself. on a bomb.’” simplistic. It’s quite disre- miss the rock, I miss the The break-ins occurred break-and-enter and wear- conditions. soon. ing wasn’t something she “I just sort of thought, “I had such a varied hisAnother thing that spectful. If we were in the polar bears even though Jan. 1, Jan. 8, Jan. 11, Feb. ing a disguise with intent No charges have yet been always thought she would you know what, this history and I would tell people spurred The Leaf her Rapids on store was that the same boat in another area they’re very dangerous and 14, Feb. 18 and Feb. 23 to commit an offence. They laid in the Feb. 18 and Feb. do. tory, this stuff that’s in my stories and they would go, hard times facing Churchill I think we would scream I really miss the Hudson houses the town’s liquor Charges have been laid were remanded into custody 23 break-ins, which are still “In my youth I never head, it’s going to be gone ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, since about that so why don’t they Bay,” she says. “When I go the Hudson Bay Railin the first four break-ins to before being released a few being investigated. Anyone vendor has been broken into felt good at writing,” she if I don’t write it down,” she ‘Yeah it’s true.’ They’d go, way have the option to do that? back home, standing on the suspended operations King’s Health and Variety days later. with information about these six times since New Year’s said. “But when I moved said. “My kids are not go- ‘You didn’t do all that, did north of Gillam last spring. I think right now they’re Hudson Bay looking out on Store in the Leaf Rapids Investigation of the Jan. break-ins can call Leaf Rap- Day, including three times to Thompson to get into ing to get it if I don’t do it you? You’ve got to be really “It used to be a really feeling like they’re pawns the bay, it just gives you an Town Centre. A 14-year-old 11 break-in led to three ids RCMP at 204-473-2944 in February. the school of social work, and it’s something I’ve al- old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually thriving large community in a political game and that’s incredible sense. You feel so male from Leaf Rapids was Leaf Rapids males aged 14, or Crime Stoppers anonymphoto really sad for them because I small and you feel great.” at that point I had to write ways wanted my mom to I did all that before I was and it’s just Submitted dwindled down

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do. My mom’s an elder and 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” to such a small population she’s an artist, she’s got so Looking back, some of now,” deMeulles says. many wonderful stories be- those experiences are things Though she’s not there you were February us with your certificate cause she alwaysIftells her born sheonmight not 29, do visit again. anybirth longer, her parents and and government-issued ID, and get stories at Parks Canada in “I did some pretty bizarre herasister and other family Churchill and I’ve always stuff like fuel hauls into the members still are. hounded her, ‘Please, just on any high Arctic at -35,” said “My cousin owns the size cake purchased for your birthday! put it on tape, I will write it deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn hardware store there,” she THE for you because your story on me until after. That was (BYPLAZA ) a says. is going to be lost,’ and she’s very dangerous thing to do. Because of that, never done it and I thought, Beingdonutsrobin@gmail.com on a plane full of fuel deMeulles ﬁnds it hard to

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Now that she’s got one book under her belt, deMeulles says she may try to produce another. “I have another book in me,” she says. “It’s a darker story, more about personal growth and struggles. Maybe in the next ﬁve years it’s something I’ll focus on doing.”

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Stay inside the fort of faith and resist Satan’s temptations to abandon it Spiritual Thoughts gordonbrucemcdonald@hotmail.com Bruce McDonald

The following is part of an address shared by President Gordon B Hinckley nearly 20 years ago. He said: “When all is said and done, when all of history is examined, when the deepest depths of the human mind have been explored, nothing is so wonderful, so majestic, so tremendous as this act of grace when the Son of the Almighty, the Prince of His Father’s royal household, He who had

once spoken as Jehovah, He who had condescended to come to earth as a babe born in Bethlehem, gave His life in ignominy and pain so that all of the sons and daughters of God of all generations of time, every one of whom must die, might walk again and live eternally. He did for us what none of us could do for ourselves. I have a simple story I would like to recount. It is something of a parable.

I do not have the name of the author. I hope it will be a reminder for all.” “Years ago there was a little one-room schoolhouse where the boys were so rough that no teacher had been able to handle them. A young, inexperienced teacher applied, and the old director scanned him and asked: ‘Young fellow, do you know that you are asking for an awful beating? Every teacher that we have had here for years has had to take one.’ “‘I will risk it,’ he replied. “The first day of school came, and the teacher appeared for duty. One big fellow named Tom whispered, ‘I won’t need any help with this one. I can lick him myself.’ “The teacher said, ‘Good morning, boys, we have

Police arrest drivers who shouldn’t be driving Thompson RCMP arrested two drivers following traffic stops Feb. 24-25. A 36-year-old man from Chemawawin stopped near Ashberry Place just before 10 p.m. Feb. 24 could not produce a valid driver’s licence and police inquiries determined that there was a warrant for his arrest and he was breaching court conditions, including a residency clause and a curfew. He was remanded

into custody and faces multiples counts of breaching court-imposed conditions. A 26-year-old driver from Thompson stopped in the Canadian Tire parking lot around 9 p.m. Feb. 25 turned out to be suspended from driving indefinitely. His vehicle was towed and impounded and he was arrested and released on a promise to appear in court at a later date.

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come to conduct school.’ They yelled and made fun at the top of their voices. ‘Now, I want a good school, but I confess that I do not know how unless you help me. Suppose we have a few rules. You tell me, and I will write them on the blackboard.’ “One fellow yelled, ‘No stealing!’ Another yelled, ‘On time.’ Finally, 10 rules appeared on the blackboard. “‘Now,’ said the teacher, ‘a law is not good unless there is a penalty attached. What shall we do with one who breaks the rules?’ “‘Beat him across the back 10 times without his coat on,’ came the response from the class. “‘That is pretty severe, boys. Are you sure that you are ready to stand by it?’ Another yelled, ‘I second the motion,’ and the teacher said, ‘All right, we will live by them! Class, come to order!’ “In a day or so, Big Tom found that his lunch had been stolen. The thief was located—a little hungry fellow, about 10 years old. ‘We have found the thief and he must be punished according to your rule—10 stripes across the back. Jim, come up here!’ the teacher said. “The little fellow, trembling, came up slowly with a big coat fastened up to his neck and pleaded, ‘Teacher, you can lick me as hard as you like, but please, don’t take my coat off!’ “‘Take your coat off,’ the teacher said. ‘You helped make the rules!’ “‘Oh, teacher, don’t make me!’ He began to unbutton, and what did the teacher see? The boy had no shirt on, and revealed a bony little crippled body. “‘How can I whip this child?’ he thought. ‘But I must, I must do something if I am to keep this school.’ Everything was quiet as

death. ‘How come you aren’t wearing a shirt, Jim?’ “He replied, ‘My father died and my mother is very poor. I have only one shirt and she is washing it today, and I wore my brother’s big coat to keep me warm.’ “The teacher, with rod in hand, hesitated. Just then Big Tom jumped to his feet and said, ‘Teacher, if you don’t object, I will take Jim’s licking for him.’ “‘Very well, there is a certain law that one can become a substitute for another. Are you all agreed?’ Off came Tom’s coat, and after five strokes the rod broke! The teacher bowed his head in his hands and thought, ‘How can I finish this awful task?’ Then he heard the class sobbing, and what did he see? Little Jim had reached up and caught Tom with both arms around his neck. ‘Tom, I’m sorry that I stole your lunch, but I was awful hungry. Tom, I will love you till I die for taking my licking for me! Yes, I will love you forever!’” To lift a phrase from this simple story, Jesus, my Redeemer, has taken “my licking for me” and yours for you. Declared the prophet Isaiah: “Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: … “… He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed” (Isa. 53:4–5). Even when Jesus’ disciples tried to dissuade Him ... so intent was He on fulfilling His mission for His Father and all of us, He reacted strongly as recorded in Mathew 16:21-23. I picture all of Heavenly Father’s children, including Sister McDonald, myself and any reading this,

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together in a fort with Satan and all his followers outside the fort threatening to break down our gates and kill us all. We are very afraid. Satan sends a message that he will let us all go free if our Beloved Leader will come out to his evil followers so they can torture and take His life. Jesus Christ knew this was going to happen all along. So after praying to our Father in Heaven He walks alone, out the gate, out of the safety of the fort to those waiting to murder Him. Though Jesus’ entire life had been devoted to loving and serving those in need and living in strict obedience to His Father’s will His enemies carried out their wicked objective. He was a threat to their narrative and control over their fellow citizens. Satan is a liar and wanted to destroy us as well. Heavenly Father won’t let him harm us physically but He allows the Wicked One and his followers to tempt us to do wrong and to join them in their soul-destroying cause. We need to stay inside the fort and not submit to Satan’s temptations to abandon it. Our fort is not a structure as we might imagine one. Our place of safety, is the one we create and maintain by learning about Heavenly Father’s great plan, faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism, gift of the Holy Ghost and enduring to the end; His great plan of peace and happiness for our brief time here and throughout the life to come. The Saviour didn’t abandon us to maintain our fort alone. He miraculously resurrected, the first on earth ever to do so. He and the Father love us as individual children with all Their great hearts, might, mind and strength and stand ready to help us through all our challenges. We enable a greater measure of Their heavenly power when we pray in faith daily exercising faith in Christ’s atonement, learning of Him, regularly repenting of our sins, seeking to do as He did and gradually trying to become more like Him. If we do so we will be comfortable in His presence when we meet Him at the close of this life. If we recognize this as our life’s purpose we will receive God’s peace and greatest blessings throughout this life and the eternal life to follow. Elder Bruce McDonald served 41 years as a fishery officer with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. He is the father of two sons and stepfather/grandfather to 34 more through his marriage to Sister Jana Hyer McDonald. He and his wife Sister McDonald currently serve as full-time Member and Leadership Support Missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Thompson.

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School district proposing two per cent budget increase for 2020-21

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham School District of Mystery Lake secretary-treasurer Kelly Knot went over the district’s proposed 2020-21 budget at a public presentation Feb. 24. BY IAN GRAHAM

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The School District of Mystery Lake is proposing a budget increase of about two per cent for 2020-21 over the current school year. SDML secretary-treasurer Kelly Knott presented

the proposed budget at a public presentation Feb. 24. The district is seeking a property tax mill rate of 20.751 for 2020-21, up from 18.548 in 2019-20, though the actual revenue increase will only amount to about $230,000 more than last

year’s budget because the assessed values of most properties in Thompson have gone down since the previous tax year. The overall proposed budget is $42,812,417, with $7,114,278 of that coming from local property taxes

Garden Hill fire death a symptom of First Nations underfunding, says MP Niki Ashton

and $34,927,139 from provincial funding. The remaining $771,000 will come from other revenue sources, mainly from First Nation students and Frontier School Division students living at Paint Lake who attend school in Thompson. SDML has the highest percentage of revenue coming from the province of any Manitoba school district, at nearly 82 per cent, while the average across the province is less than 60 per cent. Enrolment numbers in SDML schools are growing, with all elementary schools having seen their student numbers increase this year over last, though the distribution is uneven. Wapanohk Community School has had the highest increase and will see additional staff positions next year, including a second vice-principal, which is a half-time position, as well as an additional custodial staff member and an additional resource teacher. Three educational assistants will also be added district-wide and the overall number of teaching positions will rise by 1.25 full-time equivalents from this year. The school district does not yet know the details of a proposed 15 per cent reduction in district admin-

istration expenses that the province has announced, but Knott says that will not change the overall budget. “We won’t see actual dollar reductions,” she said, as it will be a matter of redirecting spending from costs identified by the province as administrative to those identified as frontline services. “Our bottom line at the end of the day will not change.” Also unknown at this time are what the recom-

mendations from the provincial kindergarten to Grade 12 education review will be, since they will not be released until March 31, the same day that the budget needs to be submitted to the province. “Right now we’re planning for the unknown,” Knott said, though at least the review recommendations will put education in the spotlight in Manitoba. “It will be at the forefront in the public forum.”

The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work at Thompson is now accepting applications for the Northern Social Work Program. The deadline for submitting applications is March 1, 2020. The program is scheduled to begin September 2020. Students may complete the Northern Social Work Program as a full-time or part-time student. Relocation to Thompson will be required. Individuals can apply either under ACCESS or EXTERNAL categories. The ACCESS category is for mature students, 21 years or over, who have under 30 credit hours of university level courses. The EXTERNAL category is for regular students who have 30 credit hours or more of university level courses and are in good academic standing. For information or applications contact the Faculty of Social Work at Thompson at 204-677-1450 or No Charge Dial 1-866-237-5509 or visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/ social_work/programs/northern/591.html

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Churchill-Keewatinook Aski NDP MP Niki Ashton said during question period in the House of Commons Feb. 25 that the death of a seven-year-old child in a house fire on Garden Hill First Nation is a symptom of the federal government treating First Nations like second-class citizens. “Indigenous people are standing up across this country demanding respect and justice,” Ashton said. “Their message: enough is enough. The reality on First Nations is getting worse. This week a seven-year-old boy died in a house fire in Garden Hill, a community with Third World housing, no running water, no all-weather road,

in a region of 13,000 people without a hospital. When is this government going to recognize that systemic racism and underfunding is killing people?” Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller extended his condolences to the family of the child who died and said his department is working with the community. “My department has been in contact with the First Nation’s leadership to identify and deliver support to ensure the well-being of the community,” Miller said. “We understand the stressful nature of the situation and will continue to work with First Nation partners on timely snd appropriate supports.”

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Cocaine-carrying snowmobiler hits police car door, arrested after foot chase A teenaged snowmobiler carrying five ounces of cocaine ran into a police vehicle in Thompson’s Eastwood area Feb. 23. Thompson RCMP officers spotted a snowmobiler in a wooded area near the Heritage North Museum around 7 p.m. Sunday and drove towards him when the snowmobiler tried to drive off and ran into the door of a police vehicle. The driver then tried to run away from police, who caught him and arrested him soon afterwards, finding approximately five ounces of cocaine in his possession. The snowmobiler, a 17-year-old male from Thompson, faces multiple drug trafficking charges and was released to appear in court at a later date.

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Westwood choir performs for school board School said the choir ranges from 35 to 50 participants. “The kids really enjoy this, and so do I,” she said. “This is about our third year in a row. At one point, the school boards used to come to the schools and have a

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The Westwood School Grade 4-6 choir performed at the School District of Mystery Lake board meeting Feb. 25. Myra Lowe, a music teacher at Westwood

special school board meeting every year at each of the schools, so we used to perform when they came to us. We’ve just continued coming and performing for them.”

The Westwood School Grade 4-6 choir performs at the Feb. 25 School District of Mystery Lake board meeting. Nickel Belt News photo by James Snell

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It is time for national pharmacare program. It is time for pharmacare for all. That is why our NDP caucus has announced a plan to give universal pharmacare coverage to all Canadians. It is time to make this a reality. People in Northern Manitoba know how expensive it is to access basic needs like food and a roof over their heads. All too often people cannot afford the medication they or a family member needs. This shouldn’t happen to anyone. Universal pharmacare will ensure no one is left scrambling to get the care they and their family need. The NDP’s Canada Pharmacare Act is based on the principles of the Canada Health Act and follows recommendations of the government’s own Hoskins’ report. We are putting this bill forward so we can finally see action on something people desperately need – pharmacare coverage for all. Once implemented, the NDP’s pharmacare plan would be free for Canadians, make emergency wait times shorter and free up more hospital beds for those who need them. It also makes economic sense. Canadians would save more than $4.2 billion. It would save families more than $500 a year on average, whether they have insurance or not, and save employers $600 a year per insured worker. With a minority parliament we can make this happen with cross-party support. It’s time to make history Canada. Let’s build on the spirit that built medicare for all in this country and extend it to pharmacare for all.

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AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA Our government’s re- together to improve the Our government’s re- OFFICE: together to improve the cently announced provlivesTHOMPSON of Manitobans. cently announced lives of Manitobans. incial and federal provjoint Many more such collabCENTRAL OFFICE (TCO) incial andagreement federal joint Many more such collabprojects unfunding of orative LOCATION: THOMPSON, MBwill projects unfunding agreement of orative $63 million to bring highfold in the future,will arising Position: Data (Family Enhancement) $63 million to Clerk bring highthe future, arising speed Internet access to fold frominfederal-provincial One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position speed Internet access to federal-provincial residents of northern, from agreements in areas such Reporting to the Director of Family Enhancement, the Data Clerk residents of northern, in areas such rural and remote Mani- agreements as housing, early learning will be responsible for capturing, accurately entering information rural and remote Manias housing, early learning toba communities will and child care, workforce as well as continuously updating the Family Enhancement Program toba communities will and child care,Indigenous workforce lift limits, alter prospects development, Intervention Tool Database. Tasks include preparing, sorting and lift limits, alter prospects development, Indigenous and transform lives. This initiatives and infrastrucentering information as well as liaise with other members of the and transform lives. This and infrastrucisFamily Enhancement department/team. Some responsibilities just one example of initiatives ture investments. But our is just one example investments. But our include but are not limited to resolving discrepancies in information, more than 150 projects of in ture government’s responsibilmore than 150 projects in government’s responsibilresponding to information requests from authorized members, which our provincial govity is to represent the best ensuring data is backed up, create an efficient filing system for which ourand provincial govity is to represent the best ernment the federal interests of Manitobans. paper documentation, and provide a compiled year-end report ernment andhave the worked federal interests of Manitobans. government So when Manitobans are when requested while being responsible to maintain confidentiality government have worked So when Manitobans are in accordance with the Agency Policy and Procedure Manual. The incumbent must demonstrate excellent attention to detail. Time management skills are essential that will ensure work deadlines are met and job responsibilities are performed in a timely manner.

Qualifications: • High school diploma, and/or 2+ years experience in relevant field • Good communication and written skills • Skills and knowledge of MS Office Word and Excel • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to maintain concentration for extended periods • Ability to perform duties with accuracy and efficiency • Proficient computer and typing skills • Time management skills • Knowledge and experience in working with Indigenous populations will be an asset • Cree or Dene language fluency will be an asset Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and Nickel Belt News • www.thompsoncitizen.net experience. Closing Date: Monday, March 2, 2020 – Or Until Filled

An eligibility list may be created to fill similar regular & term full-time positions within the Northern Region and will remain in effect for 6 months. Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

care expenditures. On the care Onbeen the latterexpenditures. issue, we have • Must have a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle with latter the ability to travel issue, we have clear in opposing thebeen fedwithin the Province of Manitoba kelly.bindle.mla.offi ce@gmail.com clear in opposing the federal government’s reduckelly.bindle.mla.offi ce@gmail.com • Must have a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, eral government’s reduction to annual increases Constituency Office: Child Abuse Registry CheckConstituency and Adult Abuse Registry Check tion to annual increases ce: in health spending - a Unit 3-40 Moak Offi Crescent in health spending - a reduction that will cost Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent Qualifications: Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 reduction that will Manitoba more thancost $2 • Post secondary education in social sciences (BSW/MSW Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 preferred) 204-677-2066 Manitoba than and $2 billion overmore 10 years, Kelly Bindle • Several years of CFS case management experience (includingbillion intakes,over assessments, 204-677-2066 10 years, and Kelly Bindle at a time when our resiservice coordination, counselling and monitoring) in a social service setting. Other at a time when our resihealthorneeds are combinations of education and experience may be considereddents’ at an underfill health needs are not well-served a fed- which this approach has dents’ increasing. commensurateby classification and salary level not a fedthis approach has increasing. eralwell-served governmentby policy or which been absolutely necessary Manitoba’s provin• government Experience in child protection service delivery necessary and the CFS program eral policy or been absolutely Manitoba’s provinapproach, we will speak are the federal carbon tax, cial Liberals, who held Experience supervising human resource management approach, we in will speak and are the federal carbon tax, cial Liberals,meeting who held up• for them. federal business tax chana town-hall on Effective change management, building, and meeting conflict up•Three for them. federal business tax chan-team ahealth town-hall on keyleadership issues skills for including ges and federal healthcare in Thompresolution Three key issues for ges and federal health- health care in Thomp• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays when required

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Duties: Reporting to the Regional Director, the Program Manager has responsibility for overseeing the delivery of day-to-day services associated with the Northern Region’s various Child Protection and Support Services programs, including Adoption, Voluntary Family Services, Child Protection Services, Services to Children in Care and Early Intervention Services. These services are intended to address the needs of families and children who experience, or are likely to experience, problems of abuse/neglect as defined in Manitoba’s Child and Family Services legislation. For more information please visit our website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs Apply to: Advertisement No. 36010 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Service Centre 4 Human Resource Services 600-259 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9 Phone: (204) 945-7518 Fax: 204-945-0601 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca 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.

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Midget AA King Miners must win next game to keep league championship hopes alive Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2020-012 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2020-012 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process

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HELP WANTED Term/ Full Time (with possible permanent employment) Administrative Assistant For the Thompson Regional Airport Authority

Qualifications: Must have completed a certificate program in business application or an acceptable combination of education and direct work experience in a secretarial/administrative capacity. Hands on experience with productivity applications including word processing, spreadsheets, Outlook, Quick Books etc. Strong typing skills and the ability to draft/ compose and format correspondence, including memos, letters, forms, reports etc. Incumbent must have sound and independent judgment, reasoning and discretion. Must have the ability to interpret and adhere to company policies and procedures. Must have general mathematical and bookkeeping skills. Applicant must have a valid class 5 driver’s license. Must be able to manage and prioritize his/ her workload. Effective interpersonal skills, communications skill and proven ability to work co-operatively in a term environment are essential. Duties: Reporting to the Airport Manager/ Financial Officer the incumbent will provide regular administrative and reception support to the management staff. Receive and screen all inbound telephone calls, emails, and visitors to the office. Receive and distribute mail. Prepare and submit bank deposits. Maintain daily appointment calendars. Coordinate office activities, filing, inventory, travel arrangements, Quick Book entries etc. Draft letters, memos, reports, forms, etc. Coordinate the logistical aspects of team programs, such as meetings, workshops, training and events. Maintain inventory and statistical data. Present a positive and professional image to all visitors, inquiries and other interactions. Applicants are requested to indicate in their cover letter or resume how they meeting the qualifications of the position. The Thompson Regional Airport Authority offers a competitive benefits package, Wage is $22.00 per hour. Closing date is March 16, 2020. Apply to: Thompson Regional Airport Authority Box 112 Thompson MB R8N 1M9 jaclyn.cook@fly-yth.ca Fax: 204-778-6477

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: FAMILY ENHANCEMENT SUB-OFFICE THOMPSON, MANITOBA Position: Receptionist/ Administrative Support Clerk One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position The Receptionist/Administrative Support Clerk will be responsible for a variety of clerical office duties to support the Family Enhancement Program, Staff and projects. Some of the duties include but are not limited to: answering and referring incoming telephone calls, administering Agency correspondence, typing and formatting, filing, ordering office supplies, coordinating and communicating office activities, greeting visitors and booking boardrooms for meetings. The Receptionist is the first point of contact and is expected to be punctual, professional, self-motivated and exercise initiative in determining work priorities.

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Class 1 and Class 3 Driver Instructor This person must have a passion for driving and the desire to share their knowledge and expertise of a professional driving career. They must be a reliable invidual who is dedicated to providing a supportive and learning environment. Have you had your Class 1 license for at least 4 years or longer and are now wanting to get off the road? Have you thought about becoming a professional driver instructor, then maybe now is the time to look into this career. We are looking to hire a Full Time Class 1 & 3 Driver instructors for Winnipeg, Brandon and Thompson. A certified instructor is preferred but would be willing to train and put you through an instructor course if you meet the requirements. Requirements: • Clean driver’s abstract • Criminal records search • 500,000 kms or 6,000 hours in the last 4 years, proven. • Call 204-632-5302 today if you are interested or send your application to jim.campbell@fcdriver.com • Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY • Competitive Salaries • Relocation Assistance • Continuing Education • Remoteness Allowance • Excellent Benefits

> Director, Addictions & Mental Wellness Full Time Position (1.0 FTE) Flin Flon, The Pas or Thompson, Manitoba The Director of Addictions and Mental Wellness shall be accountable to the Vice President Clinical Services Interprofessional Practice and Chief Nursing Officer (VP/CNO) and is responsible for providing transformational leadership and direction for the provision of mental health and addiction services across the care continuum and within a recovery oriented approach to services. Qualifications: • Graduate degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, or related field, including a combination of courses and experience in healthcare management, administration and Indigenous studies; recent clinical experience is an asset • Current active practicing registration with respective provincial association or regulatory body if applicable • Certificate/graduate education in Health Care Administration an asset • Co-Occurring Disorders certificate • Must have a valid Manitoba Class V driver’s license and willingness to travel year round • Minimum five (5) years clinical supervisory experience, preferably in a variety of acute and community-based environments For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.northernhealthregion.ca Please submit resume by January 27, 2020 to: Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer 867 Thompson Drive South, Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 Fax: (204) 778-1477 Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca

Call us today! Local 204-778-1455 Toll Free 1-866-758-7871 Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to selfdeclare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: SHAMATTAWA LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB Position: Unit Supervisor One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to Director of Services (North) and in accordance with Awasis Agency policies, procedures and standards, the Unit Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to a team of staff within the specific unit of Shamattawa in order to ensure strong staff and work teams, as well as to develop and strengthen community based services. This position requires competencies in the areas of positive role-model leadership abilities, and demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, communication skills, time management, results management, self-management, critical thinking and problem solving.

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: GOD’S LAKE NARROWS SUB-OFFICE LOCATION: GOD’S LAKE NARROWS, MANITOBA Position: Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to the Unit Supervisor the Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties include conducting Intakes and Assessments, responding to community service requests and carrying a case load of protection and voluntary family files. Conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/short term case plans, developing/ facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services.

Qualifications: • A minimum of 2 years of reception/administrative experience; • Completion of an administrative office certificate or secretarial course; • A combination of education and experience will be considered; • Ability to operate a variety of office equipment effectively and efficiently; • Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office; • Minimum typing speed of 45 wpm; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; • Excellent organizational and time management skills; • Pro-active with an ability to work under own initiative with minimal direction, as well as within a team setting; • Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be considered an asset

Qualifications: • BSW Degree • 5+ years of experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated positive role-model leadership ability, previous Supervisory experience is preferred • Demonstrated knowledge of CFS legislation and issues • Experience with Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Good assessment, planning, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding and acceptance of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language will be considered an asset

Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Must have a valid driver’s license and access to vehicle • Must be willing to travel, when required

Working Conditions: • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact Check, Criminal Record Check, clear Child Abuse Registry Check and Driver’s Abstract prior to employment • Travel required • Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • A valid driver’s license and access to vehicle required • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment

Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • Must be willing to travel within the city • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience

Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience

Closing Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 or until filled

Closing Date: Friday, February 28, 2020 – Or Until Filled

Closing Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 or until filled

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2020-015 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2020-015 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2020-010 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2020-010 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2020-014 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2020-014 315 McGee Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7 Fax: 204-790-4455 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered • Strong commitment to community based service delivery • Knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Good organizational and time management skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language would be an asset

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Norman AAA Northstars The Thompson Crisis Center is looking for a Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant to join31,our dynamic team. Wednesday, January 2018

Careers This position involves general bookkeeping as well as some administrative support. At 40 hours per week, it provides an excellent starting wage and benefits package. The successful candidate will possess demonstrated ability in Sage 50 and have a valid Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License.

Louisiana Pacific For more information or a complete job description, Swan Valleyplease connect with Carrie at 204-778-4161 or 204-677-9668.

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multi-disciplinary team personnel in performing a variety of patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the Working Conditions: personal needs and comfort of the patient. This is an integrated position that Âˇ Must be able to in a fast pacedprocedures environment includes coordination andwork scheduling of dental for the Operating Âˇ Must demonstrate a stronginwork ethic and be reliableexcellent Room (OR). This will require expertise developing and maintaining working relationships a broad range ofwhen individuals and organizations. The adhere with to confidentiality working with sensitive Âˇ Must OR Dental Assistant will function within the provisions of the Vision, Mission, information Values, policies and procedures of the Northern Health Region (NHR) and Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Check, willÂˇ incorporate NHR core competencies into working practiceRegistry (Customer/ Record &Check and Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ClientCriminal Focused, Initiative Pro-activity, DiversityAbstract Awareness, Teamwork, and Collaboration, Development of Self and Others, and Adaptability). Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee

benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and

The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable experience. Person, Child Abuse Registry check and Adult Abuse Registry check, and adhere Date: Tuesday, 2020 or until filled toClosing all Northern Health RegionMarch policies3,and procedures. Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, Qualifications: t therefore Grade 12 education or equivalent preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. t Applicants Successful are completion of a recognized Dental Assistant Program required encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested t Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association this challenging opportunity please Competition Number t in Excellent knowledge of Windows basedreference programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, 2020-011 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject Outlook, and Internet) t line Minimum (3) yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experienceto: as a Dental Assistant required of yourthree email, in confidence t Previous experience working with Pediatric cases preferred t Ability to speak Cree an asset

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Please submit resume by February 2, 2018 to: 315Officer McGee Street Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7 867 Thompson Drive South Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 Fax: 204-790-4455 Fax: (204) 778-1477 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca $BMM VT UPEBZ -PDBM PS 5PMM 'SFF

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for an interview be we contacted. Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce will Strategy, encourage all applicants to selfdeclare. Criminal Record, Abuse,reasonable & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank Applicants may Child request accommodation related to all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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develop management skills for long term future considerations. â&#x20AC;˘ Full time, permanent, 35 + hours per week, must be bondable, able to pass criminal background check, have driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and access to own transportation. â&#x20AC;˘ Must have excellent communication/typing skills, experience EMPLOYMENT with Microsoft Office and basic bookkeeping preferable. â&#x20AC;˘ Preparing bank deposits, able to organize, prioritize and complete OPPORTUNITY reports by deadline dates. Child Servicesand within â&#x20AC;˘ Attention to detail, ability& to Family work independently a team environment applying confidentiality in all matters. Worker â&#x20AC;˘ Be open to new ideas and changes that may improve efficiency (Thompson Office) in day to day operations. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to fill inAgency for the manager when required/willingness to Nikan Awasisak Inc. is seeking (1) full time permanent carry cell phone in caseinofour emergency. Child & company Family Services Worker Thompson Office. A â&#x20AC;˘ Training provided, flexible Check work environment, wages based satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry on experience. Check are conditions of employment. Start date: ASAP Under the direction and supervision of the CFS Team Leader, Email resumemanages to Carolyna Turpie: the Child & Family worker case load of children manager@friulirentals.com in care and/or Family Services files including protection and or fax to: 204-677-3195 voluntary service cases under Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. or drop off at 31 St. planning, Office. The worker is responsible forOak case monitoring, referrals, and ongoing assessment and evaluation. Offer Closing date: February 16, 2018 assistance to children andoffamilies throughhowever basic counseling, We appreciate the interest all applicants, only those advocacy and support asinterviews required.will Works to empower individuals selected for be contacted. families to adequately provide for the physical and emotional well-being of their family members.

QUALIFICATIONS: â&#x20AC;˘ Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a minimum of 3 years work experience related to Child Welfare; â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent assessment skills, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behavior management skills and sound knowledge of separation and attachment issues; â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent communication, grammar, and organizational, Home Care Nurse- External Posting problem solving, computer and evaluation skills; â&#x20AC;˘ Good working knowledge of Provincial Legislation Marcel Colomb First Nation Health Authority is seeking a and Standards; qualified individual to fulfill the role of Home Care Nurse. â&#x20AC;˘ Must have a working knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act and Regulations; Summary be available to work after hours and perform â&#x20AC;˘ JobMust on-call duties; Care Manager, the Home â&#x20AC;˘ Reporting Ability to to the takeHome direction; Nurseto is train; responsible for promoting, protecting â&#x20AC;˘ CareWilling health of Marcel Colomb community â&#x20AC;˘ & preserving Ability to the work as a team member; through services directed to home care â&#x20AC;˘ members Self motivated; The Home Nurse provides care & â&#x20AC;˘ clients. Knowledge and Care understanding of Firstholistic Nation traditional practices as defi ned by the valuesnursing and beliefs pertaining to Registered families andNurses children; & in compliance with considered the College an of Registered â&#x20AC;˘ Act Ability to speak Cree asset; of Manitoba Standards Practice & Canadian Knowledge of resources and of collateral services available â&#x20AC;˘ Nurses in the City of Thompson; Nurses Association Code of Ethics; cares for & directs â&#x20AC;˘ the overall Must have vehicleisand valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license; careown of clients; responsible for advocating, â&#x20AC;˘ providing Must pass a Child Abuse Registry and Police Records information, educating & supporting clients to Check; ensure that the highest possible standard of service is provided; follows Marcel Colomb policies & procedures; works in a multidisciplinary team & may be called RESPONSIBILITIES: to assist with dutiesas within the scope of the â&#x20AC;˘ upon Management ofother case loads assigned by supervisor; department. â&#x20AC;˘ On-going assessment and evaluation of families serviced; Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ Position Empowers children and families to develop to their fullest potential; Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Court preparation; CRNM oras CLPN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Activeteam Registration â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Functions an effective member; Valid Manitoba Classand 5 Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Advocate for families children; Daily access to aresources vehicle as needed; â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Referrals to other Criminalwith record & child abuse collaterals registry checks â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Network external/internal 2 years of related experience â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Other duties as maynursing be assigned â&#x20AC;˘ Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook â&#x20AC;˘ Immunization record up to date Your cover letter and rĂŠsumĂŠ must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit three references Closing Date: January 5, 2018 at 4pm. No late at time of application. submissions will be accepted. Applications Must Include: Salary: Based on qualifications

Deadline for Applications: Thursday, March 5, 2020 @ â&#x20AC;˘ p.m. A cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet 4:00 the position requirements â&#x20AC;˘ Resume Apply to of credentials (licenses, training, education) â&#x20AC;˘ Copy Advertisement # NAA164 â&#x20AC;˘ Three references (colleague, supervisor or manager) Email:and hr@nikanaa.ca contact information Attention: Hiring Committee â&#x20AC;˘ Criminal record check & child abuse registry checks Nikan(or Awasisak Agency Inc.have been applied for) indication that they Cross Lake, MB. R0B information 0J0 â&#x20AC;˘ Personal contact (phone & email) Your application will not proceed interview without the We thank all who apply and advise to that only those selected above information. To obtain a complete job description, for further consideration will be contacted. for additional information or to apply for this position please contact or submit your application to: Email or drop off only Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Family Enhancement Worker (Thompson Office) Page 11 Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking (1) full time permanent Family Enhancement Worker in our Thompson Sub Office. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment. Under the direction and supervision of the Thompson Unit Supervisor and Associate Director, the FE Worker will be responsible to gather information and assessment of family function and problems. The worker is responsible for case planning, monitoring, referrals, and ongoing assessment and evaluations, offer assistance to children and families through basic counseling, advocacy and support as required. Works to empower families to adequately provide for the physical and emotional well-being of their family members.

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QUALIFICATIONS: â&#x20AC;˘ IfBachelor of Social Degree or a minimum of 3 years you are looking for Work a career as a journeyman automotive work experience related Welfare; technician, we have to an Child opening for a first â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent assessment childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behavior or second levelskills, apprentice. management skills sound knowledge of separation Thompson Fordand offers competitive salaries; and attachment complete healthissues; care benefits and a workplace that â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent communication, grammar, organizational, supports growth and development in your profession. problem solving, computer and evaluation skills; â&#x20AC;˘ Working knowledge of Provincial Legislation and Please drop off resumes at Standards; â&#x20AC;˘ Must have a working knowledge of the ChildSales & Family Thompson Ford Services Act and Regulations; 15 Station Road â&#x20AC;˘ Must be available to work after hours and perform onAttn: Kayla Lafreniere call duties; â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to take direction; Only applicants considered â&#x20AC;˘ Willing to train; Willing to travel; for the position will be contacted. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work as a team member; â&#x20AC;˘ Self-motivated; â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children; â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to speak and Understand Cree will be considered an asset; â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of various resources within Thompson and elsewhere; â&#x20AC;˘ Must have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. JOB OPPORTUNITY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; External Posting RESPONSIBILITIES: Marcel Colomb of First Nation â&#x20AC;˘ Management cases as assigned by supervisor; JP-CFI Case Manager (Full-Time Term Position) â&#x20AC;˘ Assessment, Intervention, Intervention Planning and Follow Ups on cases; Cree Nation Tribal Health Center Inc. is seeking â&#x20AC;˘ On-going assessment and evaluation of families serviced; applications for a full-time term position of Case Manager â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of Family Systems; (Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of â&#x20AC;˘ Working knowledge of Child Abuse; Social Work), funded under the Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Principle- Child â&#x20AC;˘ Empowers children and families to develop to their fullest First Initiative Project for Marcel Colomb First Nation Thepotential; purpose of the newly funded Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Principle â&#x20AC;˘ Functions as aniseffective team member; Child First Project to implement a comprehensive and â&#x20AC;˘ Advocate for families and children; integrated approach of coordinated services to help â&#x20AC;˘ Referrals to other resources as needed; Marcel Colomb First Nation Health to provide support â&#x20AC;˘ Network external/internal resources and respondwith to children with complex and special needs and cover their families, in rĂŠsumĂŠ partnership other healthhow and you Your letter and mustwith clearly indicate socialthe professionals andPlease agencies. Thesethree services should meet qualifications. submit references signifi contribute to quality of life ensuring that at timecantly of application. children and their families are enabled to experience a life that is as full and as normal as possible. Salary: Based on qualifications Position Summary:

Deadline for Applications: Thursday, March 5, 2020 @ The Case Manager position provides a comprehensive 4:00 p.m. community health service in conjunction with its health care team. The Case Manager will provide supervision & peerto: support to the Child Development Workers, Apply Assistant to the Case Manager and Respite Workers, in Advertisement # NAA165 each SCTC community to provide a model of service Attention: Hiring Committee delivery children with complex needs and their Email:for hr@nikanaa.ca families. Provide elements which services have a Nikan Awasisak AgencyinInc. particular to take the lead in securing P.O. Boxresponsibility 388 effective development, delivery Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0 and review of services. Recognize the deficits with service systems and the need to protect children through early intervention, sharing We thank all whoeffective apply and advise that of only those selected of information, co-ordination services and for further consideration will be contacted. appropriate training. QualiďŹ cations: â&#x20AC;˘

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RN or BN preference for someone with a nursing background in rehab care and must be in good standing with CRNM; or Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Social Work Supervisory and case management experience; Knowledge of Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Principle Child First Initiative; Child development background or equivalent Experience working in First Nation Communities; CPR and First Aide Certification; Excellent computer skills Knowledge of Cree language and culture; A highly-motivated individual who is innovative and has a proven ability to work with a very high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; Excellent time management and facilitation skills; Effective verbal and listening communications skills; Strong leadership, critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills. Valid Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License, with ability to travel weekly. The position is subject to satisfactory criminal and other checks, and is subject to terms and conditions in a proposed written agreement.

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Friday, February 28, 2020

Cyclists planning bone-chilling 750-kilometre winter road trek for charity BY JAMES SNELL

JAMES@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

In March, former professional cyclists Ryan Atkins, Eric Batty and Buck Miller will attempt to fat bike the entire length of the world’s longest winter road – the Wapusk Trail – which is 750 kilometres from Peawanuck First Nation in Ontario’s Hudson’s Bay region, through Polar Bear Provincial Park, Fort Severn First Nation, Shamattawa First Nation and ending in Gillam. The team, who will be eating freeze-dried food on the trail, is raising $10,000 through the expedition to support True North Aid, a non-governmental organization that supports remote Indigenous communities. During the ride, the team’s locations will be uploaded by GPS, along with text updates, and available on the Expeditions Ontario Facebook page. Miller, whose parents met in Thompson, said the greatest danger on the expedition is exposure, second to polar

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bears, which might be on the route with the approach of spring. “We don’t have Canada Goose parkas and snow machines,” he said in a phone interview with the Nickel Belt News. “Our body is our only source of heat. When you are doing athletic endeavours in the north in cold temperatures, heat is also what can kill you. You can’t go too hard because when you start to sweat, you set up your tent when it’s 30 below out, the second you stop moving all that sweat freezes inside your clothes. We don’t have a way to dry that, because we don’t have a prospector’s tent with a wood stove. When we ride our bike, we have very little clothing on, about the same as you would on a fall day. We need to make sure all the sweat is off our clothes and off our bodies. So we wear clothes that breathe quite a bit.” All three men will be sleeping in a single mountaineering tent, which affords for quick set-up and breakdown, as op-

Director of Operations Full-time employment $42,000 – $48,000 with competitive benefits. (Under Review) March 15, 2020

The BGCT is seeking a dynamic, self-directed individual to lead our youth service programming and oversee the day to day operations of the club. The Director of Operations must be a team oriented and innovative leader who collaborates with staff, community stakeholders, and the Executive Director to strengthen operations and services while applying strategic vision for development and growth. Positon Description: The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing and fostering the growth and sustainability of club operations while maintaining quality service. The Director of Operations should be an individual who can independently manage and lead club programming. This includes implementing operational policies, managing under program budgets, monitoring program financials, hiring employees and managing human resources, coordinating with the Club’s bookkeeper and Program Directors. Primary Tasks: • Coordination and administration of day to day operations, ensuring continual improvements in process, procedures and performance according to operational policies and administrative policies. • Hire, manage and lead staff, using strengths based training/ coaching, reviewing performance and discipline. • Monitor program budgets, monthly financials, and ensure effective implementation of programs within approved budgets and policies. • Support development of marketing strategies for programs and activities, and act as a spokesperson for the club. Qualifications and Skills: • Post secondary in Business, Social Sciences, Early Childhood Education (II or III), or a combination of education and experience. • Supervisory experience in an industry with a client centered focus. • Knowledge of best practices in human resources, experience developing staff for success, and building cohesive teams. • Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize under tight timelines within a fast paced environment. • Adaptability and strong problem solving skills. • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and writing skills that promote the club, and support delivery of public relations initiatives. • Financial management skills and ability to work within an organizational budget. • Work with both cloud and non cloud based software Conditions of Employment: • Class 5 license with clean driver’s abstract. • Current First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain. • Clear child abuse and criminal record sector checks. Desired: • Knowledge of Indigenous Culture • Experience working in a non for profit setting. To Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter to the Boys and Girls Club at director@bgcthompson.ca with ‘Director of Operations Posting’ in the subject heading. Application will be accepted until 12:00 am, March 15, 2020. No phone calls please.

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Eric Batty Ryan Atkins, Eric Batty and Buck Miller will attempt to bike the entire length of the world’s longest winter road from Peawanuck First Nation in Ontario to Gillam in March 2020. posed to a hot tent and stove, which are more comfortable, but time-intensive. “It’s the same kind of tent that you’d use on Mt. Everest,” Miller explained. “We’ve come through the [hot tent] evolution already. The last three expeditions we used an ultra-light tepee tent with a titanium wood stove. This year we decided to go cold [tent] because we wanted to

save one hour in the morning and one hour at night setting up in order to spend more time on the trail.” In 2018, the trio crossed central Ontario’s Algonquin Park during its 125th anniversary, spending nine days skiing and snowshoeing 170 kilometres pulling freight toboggans. “In February of 2019, together with pro tour cyc-

list Ted King, we started the James Bay Descent,” the team said. “A 638 kilometre unsupported fat bike expedition that attempted to cross from Ontario to the territory of Nunavut on James Bay and continue down the James Bay winter road through Attawapiskat, Kashechewan, Fort Albany, Moosonee, Moose Factory and finish in Smooth Rock Falls, which raised

$8,000 for the Moosonee Native Friendship Centre.” The team’s expedition will be chronicled on the team’s Facebook page Expeditions Ontario and Instagram account @Expeditions_Ontario, as well as on the member’s Instagram feeds – @Ericbatty, @Ryanatkinsdiet and @ buckyjmiller. To donate, visit truenorthaid.ca.

Hurrying home

Thank You to the following sponsors for making our 50th such a massive success! A&W • Baaco’s Pizza • Brad Ritchie Financial Services • Broken Homes Construction • Bruce Krentz (aka Keeper of the Cup) • Canadian Tire • Can Do Plumbing • CHTM Radio • City of Thompson • Clarke’s Pharmacy • CM Engrave/B&B Trophy Shack • Domino Pizza • Doug’s Source for Sports • Dwayne Portey Assante Wealth Management • ET Blades • Family Foods • Gardewine • Giant Tiger • King’s Hockey Club • KNC Electric • Lamberts Paint and Carpet • Lamontagne Family • Les Mulholland Road Hockey • Lima Janitorial • Maple Bus Lines • McDonalds • McMunn & Yates • Music Makers • NAPA Auto Parts • Norman Northstars • Norman Wolves • Paul’s Plumbing and Heating • RA Distributing • Manitoba North District RCMP • Ridgestone Financial Services • Riverview Restaurant • Robin’s Donuts • Safeway • Scotty’s Donair & Pizza • Shaw TV • Smook • Stittco • The Design Trail • Thompson Insurance • Twin Motors Thompson • United Steel Workers - 6166 • Vale Canada Ltd

Thompson RCMP The fastest speeder ticketed by Thompson RCMP Feb. 21-23 was the driver of a pickup truck stopped going 151 kilometres per hour in a 100 kilometre per hour zone on Highway 6. Thompson RCMP handed out eight tickets for speeding on the weekend of Feb. 2123, including one to a driver going 51 kilometres over the speed limit. The driver of a pickup stopped going 151 kilometres per hour on Highway 6 told the officer who pulled him over that he was speeding because it takes too long to get to Thompson from Winnipeg if you travel at the speed limit. Also ticketed over the weekend were 12 people driving unregistered vehicles, four people driving without valid driver’s licences and two people driving while their licences were suspended. Four tickets for not wearing seatbelts and one ticket for using a cell phone while driving were also handed out.