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Dennis Fast’s photo of polar bears frolicking in summer fireweeds was recently named one of My Modern Met’s top 50 photographs from around the world. Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Dennis Fast
Manitoba photographer receives international acclaim for summer photo of polar bear BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
It would seem that it’s been a good year for Churchill and Manitoban tundra in their development as world-class destinations for nature and wildlife tourism. Back in October, Don Gutoski was named wildlife photographer of the year by the British Natural History Museum for his photograph “A Tale of Two Foxes,” taken in the Churchill area the winter prior. Just two months before, Dennis Fast, Steinbach resident and guide/ photographer for Churchill Wild was featured by My Modern Met for his unconventional photographs of polar bears in the summer, playing among fireweeds. As the year drew to a close, My Modern Met – a website
focusing on art, design, photography, architecture, technology, environmental issues, and inspiring stories – featured one of Fast’s photos among their 2015 top 50 photographs from around the world. Despite the uniqueness of the photos, Fast mentions that, logistically, photographing polar bears in the summer is a simpler affair. Warm weather means a Tundra Buggy can be forgone, as well as many of the precautions against the environment, for both himself and his equipment. Hypothermia aside, cold weather can be profoundly damaging to camera equipment, ironically most often when brought indoors from the elements: “You run the risk of fogging everything up outside
and inside your camera. I have seen photographers do serious damage to their cameras after stepping into a warm place and then suddenly stepping outside for more shots. All the fog now turns to ice and it can devastate sensitive electronic parts inside your camera.” Though Churchill’s iconic Tundra Buggies stay parked in the garage over the summer, safety is always key: Fast’s tour groups typically run 10-15 strong, including several guides armed with bear bangers and live-round shotguns. Despite the precautions, thankfully, Fast has never been in a situation where a polar bear has had to be fired on: “Bears are smart and quickly learn that if they leave you alone you will return the
favour. This is most noticeable around Churchill Wild lodges where bears may hang out for weeks waiting for the ice. Sometimes bears come back over several years and that really helps us all to relax a bit. More importantly, the bears begin to ignore us and resume more normal activity.” Fast also notes that the bears tend to be more docile in the summer months with full bellies: “Polar bears are typically well fed when they come off the ice in June and July. That tends to make them less aggressive than when they are hungry in late fall waiting for the ice to freeze.” Fast initially began photographing birds in the Arctic, conducting workshops at the Church-
ill Northern Studies Centre, and was invited to work with Churchill Wild as a guide soon after. Speaking with My Modern Met, he said that his love of polar bears comes from the curious dichotomy between being one of the largest carnivores on earth, and one of the most adorable. While often playful and inquisitive, their walk reveals their power and status as apex predators of the arctic: “They have a slow, ambling gait as they drift about looking for anything that moves. It looks like they don’t have a care in the world, and that there is nothing they are afraid of. It’s not arrogance, exactly, but a quiet confidence that we often respect in humans and that translates well to the polar bear.”
Though the polar bear photos have certainly been a highlight of Fast’s photography, few people have seen his favourite photo; Dennis has a hard time believing it’s real himself. “It happened when a thunderstorm passed over while I was camping with a friend in fireweed country. It left behind a perfect double rainbow in the early evening light. As if that wasn’t enough, a polar bear began approaching us and I was able to photograph it in a blazing field of flowers with a portion of the rainbow arch in the background. The magical moment took my breath away.” You can find the series, as well as the rest of Fast’s considerable portfolio, at www.dennisfast.com.
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A report recently released by the Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association (CBCRA) reported a decline in urban litter across cities in the province. Notably for Thompson, the report celebrated a 62 per cent decline in beverage container litter from 2014 to 2015, a number equivalent to the reductions Winnipeg, Brandon and Steinbach accomplished over periods of two to five years. The CBCRA attributes the drop in litter to the Recycle Everywhere program, which has set up recycling containers throughout urban areas to encourage less littering, and more recycling in dayto-day life. In a news release, CBCRA executive director Ken Friesen notes, “What we think this suggests is that year after year, Manitobans are becoming increasingly knowledgeable about where they should and shot not put their empty beverage containers. In just five short years, we are confident that Recycle Everywhere programming played a part in successfully informing residents and improving empty beverage container behaviour.” Beverage containers are the only litter segment which has targets set by the provincial government, and the campaign hopes that the singular focus will lead to more effective campaigning. Litter rates are measured through site audits conducted in the summer by MGM Management; 25 sites are randomly selected within a city, and consist of an area 61 metres long and 5.5 metres wide, measured from half a metre inside the street curb. Sites remain constant from year to year. Thompson signed on to the initiative in 2014, and with a more than 60 per cent recorded drop in containers, it would seem that the campaign has been a success in the city. It would definitely seem that Thomp-
sonites have been paying more attention to litter within the community; the summer of 2015 saw images on social media showing deposits of trash from around the city paired with comments of disgust and disappointment. But for all of the publicity throughout the summer, at a time when litter had supposedly declined, it seemed something was missing. The MGM report tells the whole story. The audits divide garbage into “small litter” and “large litter,” large litter being anything over 25 cubic centimetres (beverage containers are included in this category). While beverage containers were dramatically reduced, Thompson’s overall large litter rate declined only nine per cent, from 21 pieces per site to 18.7. This is, of course, a positive note nonetheless, and places us slightly below the national average of 21 pieces. The report does note, however, that this average includes large urban centres such as Toronto, Edmonton, and Winnipeg, however, and is therefore relatively high. The survey also misses an important dynamic of litter in Thompson: of the 25 sites, all were streetside locations. No survey sites included the forested areas and trails which surround the city, and which are regularly used by its residents. Trash is often dumped in forested areas, supposedly out of sight and out of mind; this is particularly visible in the trails running parallel to and away from the Millennium Trail. Street maps may be useful in dense urban areas, but in smaller, less dense communities, it excludes large areas of land from assessment. All of this isn’t to leave a negative taste in one’s mouth, however. The reduction is there, at least in visible areas, and the reduction in beverage litter suggests that targeted campaigns are an effective method of reduction, raising the hope that future campaigns may do the same.
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Three years later, killing of teen still unsolved BY IAN GRAHAM
Jan. 6 marked the third anniversary of the day 15-yearold Leah Anderson’s badly beaten body was discovered in Gods Lake Narrows in 2013. Family and friends including her mother Sally Anderson, left, walked from Thompson to Winnipeg in her memory last August. No charges related to her killing have been laid to date. Nickel Belt News ďŹ le photo
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The ďŹ rst Wednesday of 2016 marked the third anniversary of the day that the body of Leah Anderson, a 15-year-old girl from Gods Lake Narrows, was found badly beaten near a snowmobile trail in the remote Northern Manitoba First Nation. The condition of Anderson’s body when it was discovered Jan. 6, 2013 – two days after she went out to go ice skating - led to rumours that she had been attacked and killed by a wolf but RCMP dismissed that speculation when they conďŹ rmed they were investigating her death as a homicide. To date, no arrest has been made in Anderson’s killing. Her mother Sally Anderson and several friends and family walked from Thompson to Winnipeg last August in memory of Leah, who used to live in Thompson before her father Gilbert Duke was murdered in 2003 when she was six years old. After that, her mother moved with her four children to Winnipeg but struggled
with addiction and her children were placed into foster care. Leah and her siblings moved to Gods Lake Narrows when she was 10 years old after her aunt and her aunt’s husband took custody of the children. Leah Anderson was home for the holidays from Frontier Collegiate Institute in Cranberry Portage when she was killed and winter roads into the community were not yet open, meaning her killer was likely in the community when RCMP arrived to investigate a few hours after her body was found. Sally Anderson told the Thompson Citizen in August while on the walk to Winnipeg that not know-
ing who killed her daughter made her death even more difďŹ cult to deal with. “I have been struggling with my healing. There isn’t a day that goes by without thinking about all this, and thinking about my late daughter. My family is all sticking together, and we need justice now, because there has been none,â€? she said. CBC reported last March that there were rumours Anderson went to a party the night of her death and
that when her boyfriend went there he wasn’t allowed in. CBC was also told that a resident of Gods Lake Narrows had told people that he had murdered someone, but he said that he was only kidding and that he and Anderson had had a secret relationship that ended several months before her death. The man also told CBC he had been questioned by RCMP twice and passed a lie detector test.
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The Manitoba Mining Convention is one of a few such events that members of Snow Lake’s town council attend on a regular basis. This year being no different, three council members, as well as their community economic development
officer (CEDO) took in the annual event, held in the Winnipeg Convention Centre during the third weekend of November. All who attended agreed that with the downturn in the mineral industry, this year’s event was one of the slowest they
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had experienced. Nonetheless, Coun. Brenda Forsyth-Flamand gave an all-encompassing outline of the events that unfolded at the mining industry’s yearly conference, noting that the occasion opened with a video speech from Ottawa by federal Minister of Labour (and former Snow Lake CEDO) MaryAnn Mihychuk. Following Mihychuk, provincial Mines Minister Dave Chomiak spoke about the province being well positioned to have a robust resource sector and the tools to move forward. “His government is committed to growth and he is happy that the federal government has the same agenda,” said Forsyth-Flamand. “He also stated that Manitoba has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada.” To firm up her opening address, Minister Mihychuk flew into Winnipeg for the latter part of the conference and Mayor Kim Stephen and Forsyth-Flamand met with her and others from her riding association for breakfast on Nov. 21. “There was a lot of talk about her new position in Parliament and the time she will spend back in Winnipeg,” said ForsythFlamand. “But much of the discussion was around the refugees coming to Canada, the process involved, and the numbers. This may be something for Snow Lake to look at.” During the convention’s Thursday (Nov. 19) afternoon sessions, there was a presentation on the Lynn Lake Carlisle-Alamos project by Carlisle Goldfields’ president and chief executive officer Abraham Drost. The venture encompasses 39 hectares in the green-
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stone belt, boasting a $250 million project. It is comprised of five near surface deposits, which contain total measured and indicated mineral resources of 40.5 million tonnes, grading 2.11 g/t for 2.75 million ounces of gold, and total inferred mineral resources of 51.8 million tonnes grading 1.37 g/t for 2.28 million ounces. Forsyth-Flamand said they are also looking at an open pit mine at one of the area’s past producers. “He commented that Manitoba has the lowest cost for industrial power in North America, there is an educated workforce, the government is pro-mining with a constant tax rate,” the councilor explained. “They are very happy to be in Manitoba.” The Snow Lake delegates also had occasion for an informal chat at their table about local issues with Mines Minister Chomiak prior to the premier’s lunch. During the luncheon, Premier Greg Selinger spoke about the current hard markets and how they affect the mining industry. “He talked about the infrastructure projects in Manitoba and the north and how building quality roads in the north gives access to the north and creates jobs,” she said. “He also mentioned the mining academy and UCN [University College of the North] and how those facilities are training young people in the north to stay in the north, as well as the mining advisory council with respect to protecting traditional lands and creating jobs. He is hoping that Manitoba comes out of this downward cycle better off and prepared for the future.” Continued on Page 5
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Thompson Operation Red Nose third in donations in province BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
Thompson’s Operation Red Nose designated driver program was second in the north in terms of volunteers and rides given out, but the generosity of its users helped it bring in more donations that the programs in The Pas and Flin Flon. Operation Red Nose received $6,161.65 in donations over the duration of its operations in Thompson, which began in late November and continued up until New Year’s Eve, with volunteers driving partygoers home in their own cars on Friday and Satur-
day nights and other dates like Dec. 31. The Operation Red Nose program in The Pas received $5,586.55 in donations while in Flin Flon Operation Red Nose users donated $2,773.25. The Pas was tops in terms of volunteers with 161 and rides given, at 451. Thompson was second in both those categories with 143 volunteers and 304 rides, while in Flin Flon there were 126 volunteers who gave 180 rides. Out of 10 Operation Red Nose programs in Manitoba that raised $80,140.36, gave 3,949 rides and recruited 2,204 volunteers, Thompson
was third in total donations, fifth in total number of rides, and sixth in total volunteers. “Thousands of Manitobans made the right decision and chose not to drive while impaired over the holiday season,” said Ward Keith, vice-president of business development and communications and chief product officer with Manitoba Public Insurance. “True to our mission of working with Manitobans to reduce risks on the road, Operation Red Nose is a key partner in reducing the number of alcohol- and drug-related deaths and injuries on our provincial roadways.”
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My Take on Snow Lake Continued from Page 4 Later in her presentation to council, Forsyth-Flamand recapped director of mines branch Chris BeaumontSmith’s rundown of mining highlights in Manitoba for the year. He stated that the 2014 value for the province’s mining and petroleum sector totalled over $3 billion, the second-highest segment in Manitoba. The industry employs roughly 6,000 people directly, with another 18,000 spinoff jobs. There are six producing mines in Manitoba and he listed their key developments, mentioning Hudbay’s significant investments, the recent purchase of the Snow Lake Mine property and with it the ability to treat Lalor’s gold. Beaumont-Smith further mentioned the varied exploration activities in Manitoba and highlighted the five which are at the advanced project stage. Following on the heels of the mines branch director, OCN Chief Michael Constant spoke about planning for the future in the mining resource areas. He represents 64 First Nations communities at the Mining Round Table/Minister’s Advisory Council. The
councillor said his message was about a partnership with respect and honour. “He stated that this gives them the rights and vehicle to move forward into the future and look at their agenda in Northern Manitoba,” said Forsyth-Flamand. “Their population is increasing and he said they need to benefit from the growth by setting up systems that allow for jobs and open doors for them.” Council members and their staff also spent time networking and Forsyth-Flamand related that while attending Pete Klyne’s booth (prospector and former Snow Laker) she had the opportunity to talk with people from the Manitoba Prospectors and Developers Association. “Their corporate membership is $50 a year. I recommend we purchase a membership and stay in touch with what’s going on in our area,” she said. Additionally, ForsythFlamand says that she was called back to the town booth, while on the floor visiting at Dan Zielkie’s table, to hear about Centralia – World Trade Centre. “It’s a huge trade show with
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700 participants, 2.5 days in Winnipeg with a possible 5,000 connections,” she said. “It’s companies looking for places to grow their market, investors and trade experts … everything from manufacturing, transportation, environmental industries, energy, resource and mining, construction/ infrastructure and so on.” The councillor said the cost to take part is $3,200 if the town wants a booth, or $1,200 per person to attend. “I would suggest, if we can get an investor package together, we consider this at budget time,” she said. Coun. Robin Turnbull also attended the mining convention and stated that their meetings with Koop Geotechnical’s Dave Koop and Hudbay’s Rob Winton were great opportunities to network, and that the conference itself enlightened him in respect to a quote he heard during the event, “Relationships are the currency of the future; that really hits home,” said Turnbull. Mayor Stephen also commented on the productive meetings held with Winton and Rockcliff Copper’s Ken Lapierre.
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Thompson and the North in 2020 What is our vision for the North? Where do we see ourselves in 2020 and beyond and how do we get there? These are the questions that I am asking as part of an initiative to connect with Northerners in Thompson and the North in 2020. As we enter 2016 it is clear that there are both challenges and opportunities here in the North. Economically there have been encouraging developments in uncertain economic times. The Vale smelter and refinery remain open despite the original closure date in 2015. This didn’t just happen. Provincially we worked with Vale to get the environmental license approvals from the federal government to
MLA Report ashton@mts.net Steve Ashton make it happen. Hydro construction at Keeyask is making a real difference with hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars of spinoffs here in the North. There are potential changes ahead with the potential sale of the Hudson Bay Rail line with the Port of Churchill. Whatever happens there is clearly the potential to greatly expand the port.
In terms of infrastructure there is huge potential to build on the historic investments already taking place. Upgrading existing roads, airports and ferry service and extending all-weather road access are key. Education is critical to the North. We are the youngest region in the province. We have a real opportunity to build on the potential of University College of the North and the new
Technical and Trade Training facility and the historic investments in our school system over the next few years. Health is important. There are have been significant investments in health and treatment facilities in recent years. There have also been significant efforts to recruit doctors and nurses. At the same time, do we need to focus on expanding personal care home beds and providing MRI service in the North? Can we also improve patient transportation? These are just some of the key issues we are facing in the North. As MLA for Thompson I welcome your feedback on our future here in Northern Manitoba.
Full Time Clinical Case Manager Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson COMPETITION NUMBER: 2481.12.15 SUMMARY: Macdonald Youth Services requires a full-time Clinical Case Manager (CCM) for the Kisewatisiwin Service located in Thompson Manitoba. The CCM provides leadership, development and supervision of case and treatment plans for children placed in the APH program, ensuring that foster parents provide exceptional care to the children placed through the APH program. As well, Clinical Case Managers contribute to the ongoing development of the program. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops the care plan and related cost sheet to support the foster placement; Develops the placement process by detailing pre-placement, placement and post-placement plans; Develops the treatment plan through assessment and consultation with the treatment team (i.e. foster family, respite providers, support workers, placing worker and child’s family);Provides orientation of MYS and the APH program for all new parents; Ensures the completion of yearly foster home reviews in order to evaluate foster parents and make recommendations in accordance with existing provincial regulations for ongoing continuation of a foster family’s Letter of Approval; Ensures exceptional care is provided by parents by maintaining regular contact (via telephone, home visits, meetings, case reviews, foster home reviews, reviewing incident reports, providing crisis management, development and ongoing consultation regarding the treatment plan); Reviews incident reports and provides crisis management and debriefing; Provides ongoing consultation regarding the treatment plan and ensures related professional development goals for parents are identified and implemented by the parents; Oversees parents’ use of their respite team by ensuring respite workers are included as part of the team and are used appropriately to support foster home operations and day-to-day child care plans; Participates in providing after-hours support to the program through an on-call system; Attends team meetings, parent meetings and agency strategic planning events. QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Post secondary degree in the human services field with at least 3 years of experience in child welfare, foster care, and case management, willingness to complete various agency required training, knowledge of systems for children in care, must possess a valid driver’s license, possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check. SALARY RANGE: $40,741.03 - $56,350.10 d.o.q per annum, plus 5% Northern Allowance. MYS offers a competitive benefits and pension plan. HOURS WORKED: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Applicants must demonstrate in their resume or cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Please forward a covering letter, resume, in word or PDF format, quoting the competition number to: Northern Office Manager MYS – Kisewatisiwin Program 204-83 Churchill Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 0L6 Fax: 1-204-778-7778 E-MAIL: northern.careers@mys.mb.ca MYS is an equal opportunity employer, Aboriginal Persons, Women; Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. CLOSING DATE: Interested candidates are requested to submit a resume by 12:00 pm on January 11, 2016.
Program Manager Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson COMPETITION NUMBER: 2483.12.15 SUMMARY: Macdonald Youth Services ~ Kisewatisiwin Services requires an experienced, full-time Program Manager for the LIFE Program working with high needs adolescents’ who are dealing with multiple treatment issues. The Program Manager must have the ability to promote, develop and sustain a strength based approach to youth care, and create an environment that promotes openness and acceptance for a model of supervision that advances both youth and the performance of the Youth Care Practitioners that support them. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Assistant Coordinator, this position is responsible for the overall coordination and case management for all the youth in the program. The Program Manager is responsible for creating a therapeutic environment within the program through the development of specific treatment plans for the youth using the strength based treatment approach and provides the overall supervision of the Youth Care Practitioners working within the program. QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Minimum 4 years experience working with high risk youth, minimum 2 years experience in a management/supervisory role, degree in an Applicable Human Services field, a combination of experience and education will be considered, willingness to obtain First Aid/ CPR certification, must possess a valid driver’s license, possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check. SALARY RANGE: $40,741.03 - $56,350.10 d.o.q per annum, plus competitive benefits and pension plan, this position is also entitled to a Northern allowance equal to an additional five percent (5%) of the salary. HOURS: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Applicants must demonstrate in their resume or cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Please forward a covering letter, resume, in word or PDF format, quoting the competition number to: Northern Office Manager
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MYS – Kisewatisiwin Program 204-83 Churchill Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 0L6
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505 • HOUSES FOR SALE EXECUTIVE HOUSE for rent in the Burntwood area. 3400 square feet, 4 bedroom, 3 and a half bath, $2500 + utilities per month. Please call 204679-0828. 50nb-gcd-55-d 64 EIDER BAY completely renovated inside and out. Asking $249,000. Open house every Sunday 12 noon- 2 pm until sold. Text 204-679-6831 for more information. 1nb-gcd-6
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FOR RENT 2000 square foot store front space for rent. Comes with garage bay with 10’ x 10’ overhead door. Electric forced air/AC. mrplumb@mts.net. 204-677-2013. 37nb-TFN-nb
Our rapidly expanding business in Food Service distribution requires a Territory Manager for Northern Manitoba including Thompson, The Pas & Flin Flon. This is a fast paced sales job with terrific work-life balance. The successful applicant will be self motivated, goal oriented and dedicated to customer service. The job requires you have your own vehicle, valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel overnight. Previous Sales and/or Food Service experience will be given priority. Basic computer knowledge is required however training is provided for job specific software.
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OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft. available. Cameron/Hoe building 81 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto. 204-679-0490 or Neil Cameron 306-477-5668. 19nb-tfn-nb 2 COMMERCIAL SPACES for Rent One - 1,300 sq ft with storefront location, retail or office Two - 1,600 sq ft, ideal for light industrial or commercial use, easy load & unload & parking access, very reasonable rates. Call 204-6772957 or 250-491-3946. 19nb-tfn-nb
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THOMPSON NEWCOMER SETTLEMENT SERVICES COORDINATOR Full-Time Term Position – Ending March 31, 2017 (possible opportunity for extension) JOB DESCRIPTION The Thompson Newcomer Settlement Services (TNSS) Coordinator will work in the City of Thompson to support refugees and immigrants with the challenges newcomers face as they enter the community. The coordinator will be based out of Community Futures North Central Development and receive direction from the CF North Central Development’s Management and Board of Directors, as well as a community advisory committee. Duties include: • Work directly with clients to support newcomer challenges • Provide orientation, information and referral to other community program and services • Assist in proposal and report writing as required • Provide ongoing, culturally sensitive advocacy, outreach and support • Connect with service providers, agencies, schools, and other stakeholders on and ongoing basis to determine current resources, programs, and available services for newcomers • Coordinate culturally sensitive workshops, welcome events in the community on various topics • Promote the Settlement Services Program among newcomers and community service providers • Maintain records, statistics and reports • Participate in organizational staff and TNSS Advisory Committee meetings • Organize, communicate and minute taking of the Advisory Committee • Other duties and specific tasks delegated by the manager or organization
Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, Local Government Development Division, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 31466 Closing Date: January 25, 2016 Salary Range: $45,108- $52,314 per year plus applicable remoteness allowance Preference will be given to Aboriginal people. An eligibility list may be established for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months. Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an under fill basis.
Qualifications and Duties: The Regional Administrator provides financial support to staff of the Thompson regional office. Primary duties include: Preparing and recording financial transactions and regional quarterly cash flows, assisting with budget administration including monitoring expenditures, checking invoices for accuracy, maintaining computerized ledgers in SAP, performing reconciliations, completing biweekly financial reports, administering and overseeing the annual budgets for communities in trust, and preparing cheque requisitions and accounts payable forms. The ideal candidate will have financial accounting experience including: Accounts payable, accounts receivable, maintaining financial ledgers, completing financial reports, monitoring budgets and cash flows, performing reconciliations, and processing purchase orders and requisitions. For the full list of required qualifications and conditions of employment, please visit our website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs/
Apply to: Advertisement No. 31466 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300- 305 Broadway Winnipeg MB, R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-948-1271 Fax: 204-948-2193 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
Salary Range: $38,827 - $45,115 per year pro-rated, based on 40 hours/week, Term Position.
When applying to this advertisement, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line of your email.
Forward all resumes no later than January 14, 2016 to: Community Futures North Central Development Attn: Tamy Burton, Human Resources PO Box 1208, Thompson MB R8N 1P1 Phone 204-677-1490 Fax: 204-778-5672 Email: tburton@northcentraldevelopment.ca
Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON? STORYBOOK BAGS: Want to get together to make Storybook bags for your children? Futures is holding an afternoon workshop session. No cost, and you take home a storybook bag with puppets included. Call Barbara at 204-677-7823 to register. 5 WEEK KIDS CLUB! Ages 6 to 10. Bible adventures, games, crafts and much more. Kicks off Sat, Sept 19 at 2 pm. Every Wednesday at 6:30 pm from Sept 23 - Oct 21. Come out and bring lots of friends for a frenzy of fantastic fun! Location: Thompson Pentecostal Assembly, 126 Goldeye Cres. Corner of Thompson Drive and Goldeye Cres. For more information call Pastor Miranda at 204-677-3435. WHITEWATER KAYAKING PROGRAM: Introduction to whitewater kayaking at the Norplex Pool, taught by certified kayak instructors. Kayak rolling clinics are also offered. Introduction courses cover paddling strokes, upside down exit techniques, rescue skills and the kayak roll. Courses begin in October 2015, but
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter, resumé and/or application if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability. Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.
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REPOSTED JOB POSTING SECRETARY II Permanent Full-Time Position Eaglewood Addictions Centre Northern Area
Treatment Foster Parents Needed Marymound’s Treatment Foster Care Program (TFC) is seeking treatment foster parents to support, nurture and attend to the daily requirements of high needs youth who deserve to grow up in caring environments. We are presently taking inquires from individuals interested in becoming treatment foster parents. Previous experience working with high needs children and youth is an asset. As part of our TFC Program, you will be a member of our foster care team and will receive extensive support and the benefit of our monthly training sessions. Submit cover letter and resumé to: Marymound Human Resources Competition No. TFC15-129 442 Scotia St., Winnipeg, MB R2V 1X4 FAX: 204-589-6061 Or e-mail: careers@marymound.com Or on-line at www.marymound.com For inquiries, call Beata at (204) 336-5510 or Susan at (204) 3365509 Visit www.marymound.com, Program & Services/Foster Care.
The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) is a Crown Agency that contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviours. Reporting to the Director, the Secretary is responsible for the provision of secretarial and administrative support to the Northern Area. The Secretary is expected to handle a variety of work assignments in a professional and efficient manner which will include such duties as correspondence, reports, mail duties, compilation of statistics, file systems set up and management, and reception. The incumbent is expected to carry out assignments with limited direction following normal office routines and AFM guidelines and to seek direction on matters that are not of a routine nature. The Secretary may be required to orient and train staff and to serve as ‘back up’ for other administrative support positions. The incumbent will support the designated leadership team, primarily providing administrative support for the Director and will demonstrate the following: • • • • • • •
Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner. Ability to provide a welcoming, safe and supportive atmosphere to all individuals inquiring about our services. Ability to take initiative in handling routine matters and inquiries, demonstrating analysis of information, common sense and use of past experience to develop possible solutions. Ensures that the privacy and confidentiality of staff information and client information and relationships are maintained. Adjusts priorities and work goals as necessary when working under changing or unclear conditions. Is able to balance multiple duties and tasks effectively and efficiently. Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent “One AFM” approach.
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JOB VACANCY Referral Clerks (Part time/Casuals) Under the general supervision of the Referral Supervisor, the clerk provides patient services for patients in transit by; local transportation, repatriation of patients upon medical clearance; arranging accommodation/boarding, any other special services required while in transit; maintain patient medical records; provide information regarding Non Insured Health Benefits; maintain medical confidentiality at all time and perform other duties. Qualifications: • The incumbent should have completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. • Must be available for shiftwork • Must have knowledge of medical terminology. • Must have current CPR and First Aid Certification. • Should have good communications and organizational skills. • Should have a thorough knowledge of transportation systems within the Province of Manitoba. • Should have a thorough knowledge of health care facilities within the Province of Manitoba. • Should be aware of native culture, lifestyles and spiritual beliefs. • Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset. • Knowledge and proven proficiency in computers and various software programs (i.e. Database, Wordprocessing, etc.) • work well under pressure – fast pace environment A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Beverly Brightnose Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0L6 Fax No.: 204-677-0258 Email address: bbrightnose@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday January 15, 2016. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Beverly Brightnose, Referral Supervisor.
University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Aboriginal learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK Classification: Accounting Clerk 1 Full-Time Regular Position The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 16-009 Closing Date: January 15, 2016
Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.
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Provides secretarial and administrative support as assigned in a professional manner. This includes responsibility for the formatting and lay out of work, accuracy, proofreading and editing. Handles assigned area job postings. Compose routine correspondence on own initiative as well as compose non-routine correspondence by direction or within realm of knowledge of work unit. Develop office procedures to provide efficient services to assigned area. Ensures that duties are conducted to reflect good communication to staff, clients and the general public. Be responsible for mail services including the sorting, sending, and maintenance of postage machine. Participate in special projects as assigned. Design and maintain filing systems, database record management. Compile statistics for monthly and annual reports. Provide reception services for staff, clients and general public including scheduling of client appointments. Participates in regular office procedures including photocopying, faxing information, answering information requests. Participate on committees, team or work groups at a local, regional or provincial level. Abides by the AFM’s Code of Professional Practice and maintains professional conduct at all times. Responsible for fully cooperating in efforts to improve client safety and eliminating potential risks. Responsible for supporting and following established Workplace Safety and Health policies and procedures. Responsible for protecting the health and wellbeing of staff, clients, visitors and community by following established infection prevention and control policies and procedures. Ability to attend to multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent “One AFM” approach. Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility. Maintaining Outlook Calendar for meeting room bookings Schedules and sets up for MB Telehealth sessions Collects program fees Monitors and orders offices supplies as needed. Provides secretarial and administrative support services to all program areas in the North. May Keep record of employee attendance. May Be responsible for handling area employees’ leave reports. May Prepare accounts payable information May Maintain Outlook Calendar for Director.
QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a recognized business or community college course in the secretarial/office administration area and three (3) years experience and/or a suitable combination of education and experience. Ability to handle a varied workload in an organized and efficient manner. Excellent communication skills including ability to prepare written information for reports and projects. Ability to work in a team environment and to work independently with general direction. Ability to handle reception duties and to deal effectively with staff, clients and the general public. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Ability to handle confidential material. Demonstrated understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations. Knowledge of addictions and mental health an asset. Fluency in English (French verbal and written an asset). The Competencies for the Administrative Support opportunity are: • Effective communication • Adaptability/Flexibility • Attention to Detail • Analytical Thinking and Decision Making. • Client Service Orientation • Continuous Learning • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster collaboration and partnership • Planning and Organizing It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct a child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates Competition #:
2015-063
Salary Range:
$36,994 – $42,498 / annum ($19.56- $22.47/ hour) Under Review
Closing Date:
January 15, 2016
Apply in writing to:
Director, Northern Area 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: 204-677-7328 E-mail: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Thompson (866) 677.6450
AFM VALUES DIVERSITY AND LIVED EXPERIENCE www.afm.mb.ca