June 19 2020

Nickel Belt News Volume 60 • Issue 25

Friday, June 19, 2020

Thompson, Manitoba

Serving the Norman Region since 1961

Snow Lake mayor says funding application for sewage plant languishing with province instead of being forwarded to federal government

The provincial government announced June 10 that it is earmarking $230 million for its share of projects funded by the federal government’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), but northern and rural communities are worried that the province isn’t moving fast enough on applications they’ve already submitted.

Premier Brian Pallister said in a news release that close to half of the $500 million Manitoba Restart Program would go towards ICIP-funded projects, with

another $150 million for highway resurfacing, $65 million for projects to improve highway safety, $50 million for water and sewer projects and $5 million for municipal law enforcement priorities like local jails to alleviate pressure on the Winnipeg Remand Centre.

But the Winnipeg Free Press reported that Snow Lake Mayor Peter Roberts wrote to provincial ministers to complain about delays in finalizing a sewage plant application. The Free Press also reported

that Industry Canada said it hadn’t received any rural or northern stream funding applications from Manitoba, nor any in the public transit funding stream.

Roberts wrote that he expected the province would submit applications

by January.

“Every reasonable attempt to get this issue addressed has led us to one dead end after another,” said the letter, a copy of which was obtained by the Free Press.

Flin Flon NDP MLA Tom Lindsey said in a June

8 press release that he fears the provincial government not moving fast enough could lead to applications like the one from Snow Lake not being approved.

“It is critical that the Pallister government stop dragging their heels so that local projects, like the one in Snow Lake can be completed,” said Lindsey.

“These projects do more than strengthen municipalinfrastructure, they create good jobs for northern families and drive local economies. The Pallister government has chronic-

ally underspent on infrastructure in this province for years, and now they are refusing to help northern municipalities get the federal funding they need.

We need to invest in the North now and northerners shouldn’t have to wait.”

Ralph Groening, president of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM), told the Free Press that the organization, which represents all municipalities in the province, helped the Manitoba government analyze 281 funding proposals in

February and that he was perplexed about why they hadn’t yet been forwarded to the federal government months later.

Central Services Minister Reg Helwer told the Free Press in a written statement that his plan was to submit the applications in late spring following talks with First Nations and municipalities.

“We are hoping to find flexible solutions to flow federal dollars more quickly in to the province,” said a statement attributed to Helwer.

Province, community work for restorative justice in Northern Manitoba

BY NICOLE WONG, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

The provincial government and the City of Thompson are workingto address homelessness, addictions and youth crime through their community-led safety strategy in Thompson.

It was announced on March 2 that the province will be supporting a public safety strategy to increase the use of restorative justice in Northern Manitoba.

City of Thompson spokesperson Kacper Antoszewski said that over the last number of years, Thompson and the province have been working with social agencies and community groups to make the most of their resources.

“With the Community Safety Knowledge Alliance and the $35,000 in funding, we are working together to put a robust Community Safety and Well-being Action Plan, one that identifies our strengths, our weaknesses, and our path forward

together,” he told the Winnipeg Sun. “We already had our first few consultation meetings to start the process and bring together the perspectives of over 15 agencies that work in Thompson. We have a lot of committed people who are personally invested in a healthy and thriving community.”

Antoszewski said the response for the safety strategy in Thompson was truly unprecedented.

“The safety strategy is still in development, but the progress is promising, and many of our participants are benefiting strongly from the support. It’s a great example of how effective a housing-first approach can be.

However, we’re going to require more funding if this program is to turn into a long-term solution,” he said.

The first strategic planning session with community partners, Manitoba Justice, and the Manitoba Police Commission was held on Jan. 21.

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spokesperson Julie DeVoin said funding was provided for the programs because the Restorative Justice Act requires that restorative justice services be provided in Manitoba.

“Restorative justice is one of the main pillars of Manitoba’s Criminal Justice Modernization Strategy, and is supported by federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for justice and public safety,” she said.

“Greater options for diversion will better serve the community of Thompson by streamlining options for service delivery.

For instance, individuals referred to pre-charge diversion can potentially avoid the stigma of a formal charge and receive interventions sooner.”

DeVoin added that restorative justice is often culturally appropriate and responsive to the needs of Indigenous communities and Indigenous offenders who are over-represented in the criminal justice system.

Antoszewski said a part of the bigger plan to

better serve Thompson is to use restorative justice programs, like Ma-MowWe-Tak’s Second Chances for Youth.

“The program offers supervision, supports, and programming, as well as holding youths accountable for their actions through Youth Justice Circles informed by the Seven Sacred Teachings.

Youths learn to see themselves as part of a broader community, and understand the wider consequences of their actions,” he said.

“This is different than more conventional criminal justice because it deals with individual punishments to young offenders and often further removes them from their communities. Ma-Mow-WeTak’s program regularly receives referrals from the RCMP, and provides a promising alternative for our local courts,” he added.

Antoszewski said the province has also launched Restorative Justice North in partnership with Manitoba Keewatinowi Okima-

kanak and the Manitoba Metis Federation to help guide youth in Northern Manitoba towards alternative streams of justice that may offer stronger opportunities for growth.

“A dedicated restorative justice facility has long been a part of Thompson’s broader strategy for reconciliation and community well-being, outlined in both our economic development plans and the Thompson Aboriginal Accord, and we still hope to see the facility realized,” said Antoszewski.

Another part of the strategy is the province’s Streetreach program, which received $2.1 million in last November to expand the program in Thompson.

“Here, the team helps locate and return wayward youths and identify those at chronic risk of crime or exploitation.

The funding also supports the community’s mobilization hub, which helps law enforcement and social agencies work to identify at-risk youth before they’re involved

in serious incidents,” said Antoszewski.

Antoszewski added that COVID-19 presented a considerable risk for the homeless residents in Thompson.

“They depend on each other for daily essentials, and many of them have existing health conditions,” he said.

“We have worked with the province, Thompson Homeless Shelter, YWCA, and the Community Advisory Board on Homelessness to secure safe and clean beds for 25 of our most vulnerable individuals living downtown, with funding from Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy.

This was an issue that was touched a lot of people in Thompson, and we can’t thank all of our partners enough for mobilizing so quickly.”

Nicole Wong covers northern and Indigenous issues for the Winnipeg Sun under the Local Journalism Initiative, a federally funded program that supports the creation of original civic journalism.

200 Manitoba Hydro workers began receiving layoff notices last week Manitoba Hydro said June 5 that it had been unable to reach agreements with two unions representing some of its employees and that some of their members would be temporarily laid off within two to three weeks.

About 200 workers represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and Unifor began receiving layoff notices June 5 and will be off work for four months.

“This was absolutely

not our preferred course of action,” said Manitoba Hydro CEO Jay Grewal in a news release.

The Crown corporation did reach an agreement in principle with workers belonging to the Canadian Union of Pub-

lic Employees (CUPE) and the Association of Manitoba Hydro Staff and Supervisory Employees (AMHSSE) to take three unpaid days off in lieu of layoffs in their areas. Exempt corporate staff and Manitoba Hydro

Professional Engineers’ Association (MHPEA) members are also taking three unpaid days off and all will see their paycheques reduced by about 1.2 hours per pay period from June 25 until the end of the fiscal year on March 31, 2021.

Manitoba NDP Opposition leader Wab Kinew said the 200 layoffs are unnecessary and unjustifiable.

Manitoba Liberal leader Dougald Lamont said there was no need for layoffs at Manitoba Hydro.

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Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the Community Addictions Worker provides a wide variety of AFM services for Thompson and the surrounding area. The focus of this position is to provide counselling, education, and support services to individuals, families and the community related to alcohol, drugs and gambling, with the capacity to work in other program areas as required. This position requires a commitment to a client-centered philosophy and approach to the development, provision, and support of AFM programs and services.

The Community Addictions Worker will work as a member of the Community Based team and will demonstrate the following: • Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner.

• Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion.

• Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner.

• Demonstrates the ability to balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization.

• Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities, and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors.

• Recognizes the importance of regular individual and team supervision meetings.

• Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision.

• 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.

• Ability to manage one’s own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Demonstrated ability to conduct bio-psychosocial/spiritual assessments and collaborate with clients to design client-centred, strength-based treatment plans that reflect evidence-based practices and clinical skill.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skill related to individual and group counselling services to adults whose primary concerns are alcohol and drugs.

• Ability to match treatment services to client’s unique circumstances.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain current and accurate confidential records of client files.

• Demonstrates skill and knowledge related to Motivational Interviewing techniques and coaching skills.

• Works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team within the organization.

• Participates on committees, teams or work groups at the local and provincial level as requested by supervisor.

• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships and regular communication with community and other related organizations relevant to client’s needs.

• Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences or related field with a minimum of one year related supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience) or a Diploma in applied counselling with a minimum of two years supervised counseling experience (or volunteer experience); working in the addictions field an asset. Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to assessment, individual and group counselling; excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral communication and documentation skills; knowledge of the addictions and mental health fields and demonstrated ability to work within a complex systems of services are required.

Experience working from a client-centred perspective and training and/or experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques is essential. Experience in planning, preparing and presenting educational material is an asset. Demonstrated ability work within and contributing to a positive team environment is required. Effective communication and problem solving skills are required. An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential. The ability to communicate in French will be considered an asset. A valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and travel to outlying communities will be required.

The Competencies for the Community Addictions Worker opportunity are: • Adaptability/Flexibility • Client Centred Change • Continuous Learning • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Effective Communication • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism • Planning and Organizing • Teamwork and Cooperation • Case Management • Counselling • Crisis Intervention • Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency This position may require the ability to work some evenings and varying hours.

From this competition a three month eligibility list will be established for term and casual positions within the same program, work location and job classification.

It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct and child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates.

Competition No: # 2020-072 Salary Range: $55,813 to $66,990 annually ($29.51 to $35.42 an hour) under review Plus Remoteness allowance if applicable (Potential to move to a maximum of $38.12 per hour with specific qualifications) Closing Date: June 29 2020 Apply in writing to: Director, Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 Email: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Manitoba leaders say police in Canada need to change how they deal with Indigenous people toSpiritual prevent Thoughts injuries and deaths educentr.dumont@gmail.com

Organizations representing Indigenous people in Manitoba say they are disturbed by recent acts of violence against First Nations people in Canada by RCMP officers.

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Grand Chief Garrison Settee says he is concerned by the fatal shooting of Chantel Moore by an RCMP officer in New Brunswick as well as an incident in Nunavut where an Inuk man was knocked over

a young child without a mother. The police have a duty to protect and yet it seems like we have to protect ourselves against them now. We need to see immediate changes to the ways in which RCMP, and other police, are working with Indigenous people.”

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Grand Chief Arlen Dumas said that incidents in which Indigenous people are injured or killed during interactions with the police are “not an anomaly.”

“The scales of justice CREE NATION CHILD for First Nations in Canada & FAMILY CARING AGENCY continue to be broken and need to be fixed immediCHILD & FAMILY SERVICE ately,” said Dumas.

WORKER – 1 Full-Time Police brutality is not a Permanent Position new thing, Settee said, but Thompson Sub-Office modern technology makes Thompson, Manitoba it much more likely that the incidents can be recorded Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for and seen by people who the delivery of Child and Family Services Under a provincial mandate, weren’t involved. the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as “It should not be the case Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel that citizens are required Colomb First Nation. to record interactions with Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing police,” said Settee. “Leadcomprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and ers at all levels must work incorporate both protection and prevention services. Our agency together to end police bruwill strive to maintain family unity. tality and violence against POSITION SUMMARY: Indigenous peoples.” kelly.bindle.mla.offi ce@gmail.com Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor(s), the Child & Family AMC, which speaks for Service Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Constituency OffiNations ce: 62 of 63 First in Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act. andCrescent MKO, which UnitManitoba, 3-40 Moak RESPONSIBILITIES: represents 26 First Nations § Responsible for gathering information and assessing family Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 in the province’s north, have functioning problems 204-677-2066 Kelly Bindle both expressed solidarity § Develop and implement intervention plans within program with the Black Lives Matguidelines for families within program guidelines and provide ter protests happening in the referrals, support, guidance and problem solving § Provides for the placement, case management and ongoing United States in the wake of support for children in care the killing of George Floyd § Responsible for all file documentation and ensuring services by a Minneapolis police ofare applied ficer and other interactions § Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up with police that have left QUALIFICATIONS black Americans injured or § Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated dead. knowledge of child development, family centered service, early “We know that there are intervention, family support and community-based services several centuries of colonial § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree injustices that overwhelmin Human Services (preferred) ingly affect black and In§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) § Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills digenous peoples that have § Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial led to the revolts and upstandards risings of the last several § Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS days,” Dumas said in a June and FACTS 1 press release. “We are not CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT surprised to see it finally § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check come to a head like it has.” § Cannot be active on a protection case “The ongoing killing § Maintain absolute confidentiality of black people by police § Varied amounts of travel required creates a deep heartaches § Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license § Must be able to provide own vehicle for work that we related to as First § Other duties related to the position may be assigned Nations people,” said Settee June 5. “Indigenous Deadline: June 25, 2020 @ 4:00 PM peoples in Canada are all SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3) too often the target of police REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: brutality, discrimination and Human Resource Manager racism. I urge Indigenous Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Thompson RCMP Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 people and communities to Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca stand in solidarity with our Drug Tip Line black relatives to address We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected these ongoing injustices for further consideration will be contacted.

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after being hit by an RCMP Sister Andrea Dumont vehicle and an Alberta First Nation chief saying he was assaulted after being pulled over for expired licence plate tags.

“In the most recent case of Chantel Moore, we understand that the police were called to perform a wellness check,” said Settee in a June 10 press release.

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The draft plan includes allowing gatherings of up to 50 people indoors and 100 outside begining as soon as June 21, as well as removing the requirement to self-isolate for 14 days for some people arriving from outside Manitoba’s bound-

aries, including professional athletes. Regular licensing capacity for child-care centres would also be restored and occupancy limits for retail businesses would be removed, though physical distancing would still be required. The plan also calls for increasing occupancy for indoor and outdoor areas of restaurants and bars to 75 per cent of total capacity. “There is a lot to take into consideration as we reopen our busi-

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CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY CHILD & FAMILY SERVICE WORKER–1 TERM POSITION Lynn Lake Sub Office & Thompson Sub-Office Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel Colomb First Nation.

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services. Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor(s), the Child & Family Service Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act. RESPONSIBILITIES: § Responsible for gathering information and assessing family functioning problems § Develop and implement intervention plans within program guidelines for families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving § Provides for the placement, case management and ongoing support for children in care § Responsible for all file documentation and ensuring services are applied § Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up QUALIFICATIONS § Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred) § Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) § Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills § Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards § Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check § Cannot be active on a protection case § Maintain absolute confidentiality § Varied amounts of travel required § Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license § Must be able to provide own vehicle for work § Travel to Lynn Lake will be required 2 weeks per month § Other duties related to the position may be assigned Deadline: June 22, 2020 @ 4:00 PM SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL� TO: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. “Please visit our website at www.https://creenation.ca�

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Location: Thompson, Manitoba

General Labourers Position: Regional Family Enhancement Worker Summer Student Employment

Juniper Centre in partnership with Manitoba Metis Federation invites applicants for summer students.

Personal Support Workers/General Maintenance Must be over 18 years of age and returning to school in fall of 2020 Additional requirements for MMF funding: Must be Metis, Non-status or Inuit Please forward resume to Sabrina Norman daymanager@junipercentre.org 108 Nelson Road 204-677-2970 ext.1

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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB Position: Street Reach Worker

Two (2) Full-Time Permanent Positions The Street Reach Worker is a member of a multi-disciplinary team whose purpose is to identify, and work with children who are at risk of, or being sexually exploited. Jointly reporting to the Child Abuse Coordinator at Awasis Agency, and the Street Reach North Coordinator, the Street Reach Worker assists in the location of highrisk children and youth and returns them to safety. Following the initiatives outlined in Tracia’s Trust, the incumbent coordinates multisystems case planning; consults with external collaterals regarding the unique needs of sexually exploited children; and assists police services and Child and Family Services agencies in identifying and investigating suspected child sex offenders. Additional duties include delivering education and training to the Awasis Agency staff on the topic of human trafficking and child sexual exploitation.

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered • Commitment to community-based service delivery • Experience entering data in Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) an asset • Demonstrated ability to develop positive and productive relationships with youth • Knowledge of CFS legislation, standards, and regulations • Demonstrated assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language an asset Working Conditions: • Community-based, child welfare environment • Access to highly sensitive and confidential information • Flexible work schedule, including some weekends and evenings • Rotating on-call responsibilities • Satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Friday, July 3, 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 2020-027 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2020-027 701 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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This is an integrated that Registry Check, Record Check andposition Driver’s includes coordination and scheduling of dental procedures for the Operating Abstract Room (OR). This will require expertise in developing and maintaining excellent •working Must possess license and andorganizations. have access relationships withaavalid broad driver’s range of individuals The to aAssistant vehicle OR Dental will function within the provisions of the Vision, Mission, Values, policies and procedures of the Northern Health Region (NHR) and Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and will incorporate NHR core competencies into working practice (Customer/ employee benefit package.

Salary will commensurate with Client Focused, Initiative & Pro-activity, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, and education experience.

Collaboration,and Development of Self and Others, and Adaptability).

The incumbent must fulfill theJuly requirements of or the until Criminal Records/Vulnerable Closing Date: Friday, 3, 2020 filled Person, Child Abuse Registry check and Adult Abuse Registry check, and adhere to all Northern Health Region policies and procedures.

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and Qualifications: families, preference t Grade 12therefore education or equivalent will be given to Indigenous t Successful completion of ainterested recognized Dental Assistant Program required applicants.

Individuals in this challenging t Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association opportunity please reference Competition Number 2020t Excellent knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, 026Outlook, on your resume/cover letter in confidence to: and Internet) t Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a Dental Assistant required t Previous experience working with Pediatric cases preferred Human Resources Department t Ability to speak Cree an asset of Northern Manitoba Awasis Agency

Competition #2020-026 For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca.

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Please submit resume by February 2, MB 2018R8N to: 2A2 Thompson, Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer Fax: (204) 778-8428 867 Thompson Drive South Thompson, MB R8NEmail: 1Z4 hr@awasisagency.ca Fax: (204) 778-1477 Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those $BMM VT UPEBZ -PDBM PS 5PMM 'SFF

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Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to selfApplicants may reasonable accommodation declare.

Criminal Record, Childrequest Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all candidates for applying. those selectedor foractivities interview will beused contacted. related to theOnly materials throughout

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING 2020 FINANCIAL PLAN

REGARDING 2020 FINANCIAL PLAN REGARDING 2020 FINANCIAL PLAN PUBLIC is hereby giventopursuant to subsection 162(2) o PUBLICNOTICE NOTICE is hereby given pursuant subsection 162(2) of Municipal Act that the Council of The Town of Churchill TheThe Municipal Act that the Council of The Town of Church intends to present its financial plan for the fiscal year 2020 at a intends present financial plan for the fiscal PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is is hereby hereby given given pursuant pursuant toyear 2020 at public to hearing in theits Town Centre Complex Overpass on to July 2, 2020 at 5:00p. m. subsection subsection 162(2) 162(2) of The The Municipal Municipal Act that that the the Overpass o public hearing in of the Town CentreAct Complex Council Council of of The The Town ofm.

Churchill intends intends to present present July 2, 2020 5:00p.

Council will at hear any person who wishes to make a

BE YOUR OWN BOSS The SELF-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SE)

Assists eligible individuals to start their own business.

You may be eligible if you fit into one of the following categories: • Have a current or previous Employment Insurance (EI) claim • Employed individuals who are low skilled • In receipt of Provincial Employment and Income Assistance benefits • An individual who is unemployed or about to lose your job For more information or to make an appointment call Community Futures North Central Development at 204-677-1490 or toll free at 1-888-303-2232 or email Dennis Green at dgreen@northcentraldevelopment.ca Visit our website for more information: www.northcentraldevelopment.ca

its its representation financial financial plan plan for for the the fiscal year year 2020 2020 at at a public public regarding thefiscal financial plan.

Persons are hearing hearing in in the the Complex Complex Overpass Overpass on encouraged to Town submit Centre their comments or questions in on Council will hear any person who advance of at the public hearing by mail or email.wishes All July July 2, 2, 2020 2020 at 5:00 5:00 p.m. p.m.

to make submissions will be read by The Town's Executive Director representation regarding the financial plan.

Persons ar during the public hearing.

Council will willhear hear any person whowishes wishes make Council person who toto make encouraged toany submit their comments ora questions representation a representation regarding regarding the financial theforfinancial plan.

Persons plan.

Pre-registration phone or email required those to advance of bythe public hearing bywishing mail or email. A are Persons encouraged arepublic encouraged to submit submit their their comments attend the hearing in to order that we can comments maintain or submissions will be read by The Town's Executive Directo (social) questions in advance ofrequirements. the hearing by mail or physical questions indistancing advance of public the public hearing by during hearing. or mail email. orthe email.

Allpublic submissions All submissions will be will readbe byread The Town’s

by The Copies of the 2020 financial plan will be available for review

Executive Director during the public hearing.

Town’s Executive during the publicextl hearing. after June 10, 2020. Director Contact information: 204-675-8871 02

or townofchurchill@churchill.ca.

Pre-registration by phone or

email required for those wishing t Pre-registration Pre-registration by by phone phone or oremail emailis required required for for attend the public hearing in order that we can mainta those those wishing wishing to to attend attend the the public public hearing hearing in in order order physical (social) distancing requirements. that that:9U.i.k we � can maintain maintain physical physical (social) distancing distancing JJ� \ fl

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Contact information: 204-675-8871 extl 0 review review after after June June 10, 2020. Contact information: information: 204204or townofchurchill@churchill.ca.

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