Community Developer Connection Point Program

Nine Circles Community Health Centre

Is currently hiring for

Community Developer

Connection Point Program

Part-time (.6 EFT) (23.25 hours per week)

$39.424 to $51.449 (doq)

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Prevention, Testing and Wellness the job is permanent part-time, 46.5 hours per two-week period (including holiday pay hours).  The Community Development Coordinator will be responsible for working with Nine Circles community members and other community stakeholders to design, implement and coordinate programs and activities which promote healing through community connections.  The Program is intended to connect community members with each other, support community capacity building and organizing and promote fun, belonging, healing and wellness.   Nine Circles’ regular work day falls between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.  Occasional evenings and weekends will be required. 

The position is classified as Health and Social Services Provider (MAHCP). A comprehensive benefit package is provided as per employee eligibility via HEB Manitoba.

This position is project funded through the Winnipeg Foundation to June 30, 2029.

Key Responsibilities

Key areas of responsibility include:

1. Needs Assessments, Community Engagement and Consultations
2. Program Development and Implementation
3. Resource Mobilization
4. Capacity Building
5. Evaluation and Reporting
6. Problem Solving and Communication

A detailed job description stating all position duties and responsibilities is available upon request.

Qualifications

Education

• Completion of a recognized university degree, such as Bachelor of Social Work, bachelors of kinesiology, sociology, community health, public health, psychology
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Ability to be kind, welcoming and compassionate and provide a creative, nonjudgemental approach to the work
• Knowledge and experience of cultural safety, trauma informed approaches and harm reduction principles and practice.
• Understanding of community development theories, approaches, and best practices. 
• Knowledge of and experience working with people who use drugs, experience houselessness and other systemic barriers
• Knowledge and experience in the areas of sexual health, mental health and strength and community-based approaches and practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Downtown/west Broadway community and community resources.
• Knowledge of, and experience working with Indigenous people in terms of the historical context, traditions, teachings as well as the unique barriers Indigenous people face in Winnipeg

• Demonstrated group facilitation skills
• Demonstrated Project Management and fund development skills
• Ability to use a strength-based approach in working with community members
• Community organizing and coalition building skills
• Demonstrated boundary setting and self-care management skills
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, de-escalation and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with computers and keyboarding

Assets:

• Bilingualism or multilingualism is an asset

How to Apply

Interested candidates may forward their letter of application and résumé to:

Email: humanresources@ninecircles.ca

Deadline for application:  Wednesday, July 30th, 2025 at 4 p.m. (for closing)

Nine Circles celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from qualified people who are Indigenous, living with HIV, identify as 2SLGBTQ*, or belong to other traditionally marginalized communities. 

Nine Circles welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Nine Circles thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.