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Volume 59 • Issue 48

Council approves first reading of bylaw to rezone land where cross-country ski trails are as public recreation area

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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First reading of bylaw to rezone a parcel of land north of the Burntwood River as a public recreation zone was approved unanimously by council Nov. 25..

The land, which lies south of the stable road on the west side of the highway, is home to cross-country ski trails that users feared could be affected by future development.

When the piece of land and two other parcels – one to the north of the stable road and another on the east side of Highway 391 between the cemetery and the golf course – were redesignated from “future development” to “residential neighbourhood” under the Thompson planning district development plan in late October, cross-country skiers voiced concerns that this would pave the way for residential de-

velopment to threaten the trails in the future.

“We also heard presentations and delegations at the development review committee that recommended that council consider redesignating this land as public recreation and the DRC committee has recomended to council that this be considered for first reading,” said city manager Anthony McInnis.

“I think this speaks clearly to our community that the process works,” said Coun, Kathy Valentino. “This came out of consultations and discussions with our local cross-country ski club.”

Coun. Brian Lundmark cautioned that the zoning could be revisited by future councils.

“Passing this resolution still won’t stop any future council from changing their mind on that. I just want to make sure that people are aware of that.”

Council voted unanimously Nov, 25 in favour of first reading of a bylaw to rezone land north of the Burtnwood River, which is partly occupied by cross-country ski trails, as a public recreation zone.

Province and Manto Sipi Cree Nation sign mineral development agreement The Manitoba government announced Nov. 21 that it has signed its first new consultation protocol with a First Nation under the terms outlined by the Manitoba-First Nations Mineral Development Protocol created last May. The agreement with Manto Sipi Cree Nation in northeastern Manitoba was signed following the recent completion of negotiations.

“This agreement is significant as it advances reconciliation by fostering a mutually respectful relationship between the Crown and Indigenous communities, as well as between industry and Indigenous communities,” said Indigenous and Northern Relations

Minister Eileen Clarke in a press release. “The certainty that these agreements bring will enhance public confidence in the mineral sector and the necessary assurance that Manitoba is the right place for business to invest, build and grow.”

The Manitoba-First Nations Mineral Development Protocol defines how Crown-Indigenous consultations occur during all phases of mineral development, adds certainty to enable projects to move ahead and ensures First Nations can be actively involved in all phases of mining projects within their traditional territories. It also gives mineral exploration and mining companies a

clear understanding of the requirements and processes surrounding mining projects in First Nations’ traditional territories.

“The mineral development protocol helps to create certainty for all parties including First Nations, industry and government, and ensures that First Nations can be actively involved in all phases of mineral development to create and share in the benefits of growth in this sector,” said Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen. “We have a duty to consult in a meaningful way with Indigenous communities when any proposed provincial decision or action may adversely

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affect the exercise of Aboriginal or Treaty rights.

Through a meaningful negotiation process with the Manto Sipi Cree Nation, we have arrived at a process for Crown-Indigenous consultation for all phases of mineral exploration and development.”

“While negotiating with the province, we were able to have a number of discussions on historic issues including unresolved treaty land entitlements,” said Manto Sipi Cree Nation Chief Oliver Okemow.

“We are very pleased with the discussions that took place, which have collectively helped us to address some of our historical concerns, and are excited

to move forward with a renewed relationship and understanding with the province and to advance the mineral development opportunities within our traditional territory.”

The government says it is currently negotiating with about 10 First Nations regarding the development of consultation protocols.

Any First Nation with immediate or potential mining development opportunities can enter into negotiations with the province on consultation protocols.

Manto Sipi Cree Nation is located 585 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg at the mouth of Gods River along the north shore of Gods Lake.

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Transgender Day of Remembrance honours those who have died and looks towards a more inclusive future

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Pride North of 55 held a gathering at the Thompson Public Library Nov. 20 to observe Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Coral Bielak of Pride North of 55 said that the day is intended to remember transgender people who died because of suicide or violence. A transgender person is someone whose personal sense of identity and gender does not correspond with their biological sex.

According to a display board set up in the library, LGBTQ2IA* (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirited, intersex and asexual) people are more likely experience homelessness, physical and sexual harassment, to be the victims of assault and to attempt or think about suicide than the population at large.

“Canada doesn’t currently have any stats on the murder and suicide rates of

transgender people,” Bielak said. “They only recently started properly recording transgender people when it comes to those stats so they haven’t been published yet.”

Bielak then related the story of their friend Sage Marcinyshyn of Gillam, who died by suicide in May 2019 at the age of 23.

“Sage had a lot of mental health issues and a lot of people, even medical staff and emergency personnel didn’t always understand,” Bielak said. “Almost no one was willing to use Sage’s pronouns or acknowledge who they really were. Sage was called a liar, manipulative, attention seeker.

Maybe Sage was some of those things sometimes but, most importantly, Sage was a human being. They had feelings, they had hopes and dreams, they had a beautiful mind and they were an incredible artist. They were wonderful, smart, funny and

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so talented. Sage’s death was tragic and come afar too soon. Sage was more than just a statistic. Sage was more than just an example of how broken the system is and the consequences of hatred and ignorance. Sage was my friend.”

Bielak concluded theintroductory remarks with a symbolic candle-lighting ceremony.

“I hope today we can help relight the hope lost from those who are gone and spark a new flame of tolerance, acceptance and change by remembering that we are still here,” said Bielak. “We are people just like you and we deserve to be here just as much as anyone.”

Freddy Routhier, a Pride North of 55 board member who identifies as agender, two-spirited and trans masculine – “I tend to think of myself as more of a masculine, male-aligned person” – said Transgender Day of Remembrance is away to call attention to the struggles of transgender people.

“We are a minority population that is at risk for a lot of violence and a lot of suicide and a lot of mental health probelms. We’re at high risk for substance abuse. We need to take a moment to reflect on those we’ve lost to those issues over the past year and then move forward and question how can we build a safer community for trans people.”

Routhier’s husband Jackson Towans, who primarily identifies as trans male, said

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Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Coral Bielak of Pride North of 55 speaks during a gathering to observe Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20 at the Thompson Public Library. he has experienced suicidal thoughts and actions.

“I personally have struggled a lot with suicide. I’ve attempted about 13 times.

I’ve lost friends to suicide.

I think it’s just important to remember and to think about what progress you make, the fact that I am still alive. It’s important to think about who didn’t make it because I’ve been there and I know how hard it was.”

He also said others shouldn’t worry about those who don’t identify as their biological sex.

“At the end of the day, if no one is hurting you, mind your business. What do you care what I think of

myself?”

Routhier encourages anyone interested in LGBTQ2IA issues in Thompson to join Pride North of 55.

“We just hope that we can move forward with Pride North of 55 and create more resources in Thompson for people because that’s always what we’re striving to do,” Routhier said. “I know there are people out there who would be great and I’m just encouraging people to come out and to participate in Pride.”

Manitoba’s NDP party called on Progressive Conservative Premier Brian Pallister Nov. 22 to

take action to allow for gender-neutral government-issued identification.

NDP Union Station MLA Uzoma Asagwara introduced a bill in the legislature to amend the Vital Statistics Act to give people the option of changing the male or female designation on their birth certificates to a gender-neutral identifier.

The bill was previously brought forward prior to the September election being called. This month, the Manitoba Human Rights Commission ordered the provincial government to begin offering non-binary sex designations on birth certificates within 180 days.

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Trade & Technology Olympics introduce Grade 6 students to apprenticeship trades

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Eighty-two Grade 6 students from Thompson got the opportunity to try various job skills at the sixth-annual Grade 6 Trade & Technology Olympics put on by Skills Canada Manitoba at the Thompson Regional Community Centre Nov. 22.

The students spent the morning moving through 13 stations, including industrial mechanics, electronics, engineering, baking, fingernail art, mechanics, construction. hairdressing, instrumentation and carpentry.

They were guided through the various tools and toys available for them to try out by three Vale employees – industrial mechanic Joanne Marchand, industrial instrument mechanic Robert Stillie and mine engineer in training Coralee Heske – as well as by R.D. Parker Collegiate students. The high school offers courses in apprenticeship trades including cosmetology, food services, mechanics and carpentry.

Liz Sousa, a project manager with the Northern Manitoba Sector Council, said the organization provided some funding for Skills Canada Manitoba to buy some equipment for the

Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham A Grade 6 student receives instruction on hairstyling from an R.D. Parker Collegiate student during the Trades & Technology Olympics at the Thomson Regional Community Centre Nov. 21. event, including toy building materials for some of the engineering stations.

The event is also focusing on gender-neutralizing the trades, by having all students try out skills in fields

traditionally seen as men’s or women’s work. The reason that Grade 6 students are targeted is to expose them to trades and technology before they get to high school. Sousa says there are

Jonah Parsons from Deerwood School said he was enjoying the opportunity to practise building skills and to learn techniques for various careers.

“I’ve always liked build-

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Pursuant to Section 41 of the Municipal Assessment Act, NOTICE is hereby given that the 2020 Assessment Rolls for the City of Thompson will be open for inspection starting on November 10, 2019 at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, Manitoba during normal office hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The public is also advised that the Board of Revision will sit to hear applications for revision on:

The automated carts must be placed along your curb no later than 8 am on the day of scheduled pickup AT LEAST one metre apart from other cart/objects. No Parking on residential streets between the hours of 8 am and 4:30 pm during Garbage/Recycle days for that area.

Example: if it is Westwood’s Garbage/Recycle day there is to be no parking on the residential streets in the Westwood Area. This is to aid in the safety for both the residents of Thompson as well as City crews. Vehicles found parked on the streets will be ticketed.

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more than 70 trades people can apprentice for in Manitoba and that many of them have older workforces made up mostly of people who will be retiring in the next decade or so.

ing things,” he said. “It’s cool to see how grownups do this.”

One aspect of one person’s mining job in particular intrigued Maria MacKenzie from École Riverside School.

“She said she puts dynamite through things to make things explode,” MacKenize said.

Serenpreet Kuar, also from Riverside, said baking and beauty skills were among her favourites.

“I kind of liked the nails because it was different than all the others,” she said, as well as cupcake decorating, which she gave a unique twist by adding a cookie on top of the cupcake. “I was drooling all over it.”

Kuar was also impressed with herself and her partner when it came to carpentry, where they had to measure a piece of wood, cut it in half and then screw the pieces back together.

“We got really close to exactly half,” she said.

Harlie Pruder, one of the Skills Canada Manitoba organizers of the event, said outside help is the key to pulling it off.

“Vale’s a huge partner for us in making this happen and same as R.D. Parker,” she said. “We wouldn’t be able to have this without their support.”

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AMBULANCE / FIRE . ............................. (204) 677-7911 R.C.M.P................................................... (204) 677-6911 COMMUNITY SAFETY OFFICERS . .......... (204) 677-7916 HOSPITAL .............................................. (204) 677-2381

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A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under subsection 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to a) liability to taxation; b) amount of assessed value; c) classification of property; or d) refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13 (2).

An application for revision must: a) b) c) d)

Be in writing; Set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; Set out which of the matters referred to in subsection 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those matters; Be filed by delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office above or by serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board (By November 25, 2019).

Anthony McInnis, City Manager October 18, 2019

BID OPPORTUNITIES Tenders will be received by the Purchasing Agent at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB. R8N 1S6. Tender details and closing dates are as follow: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 03:00 P.M. (CST) RFP #12927 – PROVISION AND OPERATION OF MUNICIPAL TRANSIT SYSTEM RFT #12934 – SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, AND COMMISSION HEATERS AT FIRE HALL Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at 03:00 P.M. (CST) RFT #12935 – JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING Bid documents may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB. Phone (204) 6777974, email purchasingagent@thompson.ca between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The City shall have the right to disqualify Proponents from the bidding process if they have poor performance including failed to complete their obligations under any prior contract with the City of Thompson or have been involved in vexatious litigation with the City.

The lowest or any submission need not be accepted by the City of Thompson. The City shall have the right to evaluate competing bids in accordance with its own criteria for evaluation applied to the work being proposed, whether or not such criteria has been expressly related to the Proponents. The City of Thompson reserves the right to award work to the Proponent which it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

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Flames now second in Keystone league standings after convincing wins over Cross Lake

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The Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) Flames ascended into second place in the Keystone Junior Hockey League standings with a pair of wins over the Cross Lake Islanders in Thompson and Nelson House Nov. 22-23.

The two-game series began with a 10-1 victory on Friday night at Thompson’s C.A. Nesbitt Arena, in which the Flames never trailed and led for all but the first six minutes of the game.

Trent North scored three times in the game, including the first goal of the game early in the first period and a second one in the period’s final minute to make it 3-0 Flames.

North’s hat trick marker came in the final minute of the second period. Henry Muchikekwanape had a first period goal and added another in the third period.

Michael Venne also had a pair of goals, both in the final frame. Other scorers for the Flames included Keistin Saunders, Jonathan Saunders and Albert Berard. Dennis Scatch had the only goal for the Islanders late in the third period.

Shots in the game were 51-38 for the Flames, who got 37 saves from goaltend-

er Braedin Melsted. Marcus Ross was tagged for the loss in the Islanders’ net after giving up four goals on 11 shots before being replaced

by Peter Ross early in the second period.

The Flames got all the goals they would need to win in the first 15minutes of Saturday’s game in Nelson House, with Lance Laycock, Keith Blacksmith, James Moore, Keistin Saunders and Jonathan Saunders staking NCN to a 5-0 lead before Armando Evans and Dixon Thomas replied for the Islanders in the opening period’s final minute.

The final score was 12-4 for the Flames, who got five second period goals from Blacksmith, North, Muchikekwanape – with a pair – and Berard and third period markers from Muchikekwanape and Laycock before Quinton Scatch and Kadin Ross scored for Cross Lake in the last two minutes of the contest.

Kruz Mitchell made 23 saves for the Flames, who outshot the Islanders 50-27.

Peter Ross started in net for Cross Lake and gave up two goals on two shots before being pulled in favour of Marcus Ross, who made 38 saves.

The wins put NCN into second place in league standings with 10 points in

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Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Henry Muchikekwanape of the NCN Flames, left, prepares to swat home a rebound to give his team an 8-0 lead over the Cross Lake Islanders during the third period of a Keystone Junior Hockey League game in Thompson Nov. 22. six games, 10 points back of the OCN Storm, who have 10 wins in 12 games. The Peguis Juniors are one point behind the Flames with four wins in eight games, while

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in Please Sagkeeng, Manitoba Gurniak, Mayor, Monias, visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this March 2–4 opportunity. for this Atyear’s Spence, andand Dawemployment http://www.ucn.ca, selectHorning “UCN Careers”, select from the list of positions to view. Thank for your interest in UCN. up provincial hockey tournasonyou Bilawka bringing ment, and walked away the rear with some singles. from the contest with the With this win, Szocs top prize in their hands. managed to pick up his The team started off the second shutout of the weekend having some- tournament. thing to prove after a On Sunday morning, one-sided victory over the the King Miners faced off Peguis Midgets on Friday. against La Broquerie Habs Thompson (866) 677.6450 Chase Gurniak, Cody in the semifinal game, Hale and Kale Mayor all which would prove to be nabbed two goals a piece their toughest test in this for the King Miners, while tournament.

Riley Locke, Ryan Monias, TheKEEWATIN first period ended up Drayden Spence, Mathew with neither team finding of the net. BranLamontagne, Harley Horn- the backTRIBAL ing and Matt Rempel all don McKay started the COUNCIL managed to collect singles. scoring early in the second With a fi nal score of period before La Broquerie EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 12–0, goalie Skylar Szocs took a 2–1 lead late into DENTAL HYGIENIST – FULL TIME POSITION recorded his first shutout the period. the direction of the Director of Defenceman Health, the Dental Hygienist forUnder the King Miners in this Keegan Kewill be responsible to implement and deliver “Children’s Oral a tournament. ough tiedthe the game with Health Initiative (COHI)” program, which focuses on children Saturday morning’s shot from the point with from ages 0 – 7 years of age. COHI is a community based initiative contest featured a signifi - under minutes left to prevent tooth decay and improve oral two health among the 11 in cantly different the second period.

KTC First Nations outcome, children. with King Miners los- are: To The third was a Thethe overall goals of the COHI reduce andperiod delay dental ingdecay 3–2 among to the First LakeNation Mani-children; left up to the the goaltenders, to reduce need for toba Eagles, with Hale anddental astreatment Isaak Weenusk stopped children to undergo extensive involving general anesthetic; to work with community partners such as Aboriginal Horning bringing home a everything that came his Head Start and Child Health and schools to pair of goals forMaternal their team. way.programs With four minutes bringSaturday proven earlynight, interventions First Nations communities, On it to left Gurniak pounced on and to improve families’ understanding of their role in promoting was do or die time as the a loose puck in front La oral health as part of a healthy lifestyle King Miners had to pull off Broquerie’s net to win the DUTIES (SUMMARY): a win against the Land- match 3–2 and put his • Ensure the collection of appropriately completed permission/ mark Blues to advance. team into the gold medal consent forms The Thompson team game.

• Provide dental screenings and surveys to determine the oral eventually came away with Weenusk was health status and preventive treatment needs of each named child a decisive 8–0 victory, with game star thanks to his • Provide pit and fissure sealants for children • • • • • •

Apply as required, fluoride varnish to children Painless procedures used in cavities to limit further decay Refer children who require urgent care Provide one-on-one oral hygiene instruction Oral health education and promotion activities Collect, complete and submit data in a timely fashion (ie.

Dental Screening forms and Dental Services Daily Records) • Maintain appropriate records (ie. COHI lists, referral lists, etc.)

• Train and provide indirect supervision of the Dental Worker Aide • Develop, implement, coordinate, evaluate and maintain preventive and health promotion programs TravelGRAHAM within our Tribal area is essential.

BY• IAN • Others as deemed necessary EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET QUALIFICATIONS: The Cross Lake Islanders refused to lose in game four Knowledgeable First Nations cultural traditions, of • their midget AAofleague playoff finalpractices, series on the road and the customs would beKing an asset. against Thompson Miners March 16, twice com• Experience working in a First Nation community would be ing back to tie the game before taking the series three an asset. games tohave oneexcellent on an overtime goal about • Must oral and written skills. seven minutes into overtime.

• Must be computer literate and have experience working with Armando Evans, Drayden Garrick, Morgan McKay, computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access Database, andKadin Microsoft PowerPoint.

Dallas Muskego and Ross had the goals for the • Knowledge Federal/Provincial Health Care Systems.

Islanders, whoofopened the scoring in the first before givMust be a Registered Hygienist (RDH),Kale College of Dental ing• up three goals to Dental Matthew Rempel, Mayor and Hygienists of Manitoba Conroy Halcrow of Thompson in the first four minutes of • Must be listed on the Registered Dental Hygienists–College the second period to trail 3-1. Muskego’s goal made it a of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba one-goal King Miners lead heading into the third period.

• Current CPR certification The King were less than five at minutes • Must haveMiners a valid Manitoba Driver’s License all times. from forcing a fifth andcheck deciding game in Registry the series when • Criminal Record and Child Abuse Check to be submitted. the Islanders tied the game. A little over a minute later, however, Drayden Jobb$70,00.00-$85,000.00 put Thompson backannually on top 4-3.

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

Are you interested in supporting seniors and seeing Thompson’s newest housing start more seniors stay in our community? Lions Manor is changing the landscape of the city by providing 55 is actively recruiting voluntary board members to alternative affordable housing for those aged 55 plus. join our Board. We are looking for positive, dedicated Thompsonites who with any of the You canhave helpexperience by joining our following: Radio-Thon on 102.9 CHTM

April 11 from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

Fund Development • Financial Management Cooperative Models Social Media Make a pledge. Find out how• to become a tenant.

Marketing • Sales • Non-profit boards Hear fromStrategies someone already planning on moving in!

Call 204-778-7361 or 204-677-3905 Lions Manor 55 Board of Directors goal is to support

individuals 55+ to stay in the community. Seniors are a valuable part of our community as they volunteer, contribute to the economic well-being and can mentor our youth. Lions Manor 55 is a non-profit affordable housing cooperative targeted at northerners 55 years of age and over. Currently under construction, the 2-story, 30-unit facility will be complete by December 2020. It is an exciting time to join our Board as we prepare for the completion of the housing cooperative.

Time commitment for meetings is approximately 3 hours per month and depending upon the role of interest, additional hours to carry out related tasks (ie: Board Member in charge of social media and marketing).

This board will be in place until the facility is ready for occupancy, at which time a new board, made up of owners will take control.

To indicate your interest please send a brief bio as it relates to your interest in the project and any applicable experience to:

lionsmanor55@gmail.com

by December 1, 2019.

Mystery Lake Motor Hotel is looking to hire an ASSISTANT MANAGER for Trappers Tavern/Mystery Lake Hotel, in Thompson MB •

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The candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision; Ability to communicate both orally and written; Ability to manage and work with employees including hiring, training and releasing if necessary; Working knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office, computerized payroll and ability to learn new programs in a timely manner; Detail oriented; Manage inventory, including ordering supplies and taking stock; Ability to follow all company procedures in place, implement improvements; Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Ability to obtain Smart Choice Certification; Salary commensurate upon business experience and employment history.

Closing date: November 29th, 2019.

Send resume to donna@mysterylakehotel.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest in the MLHM, however only those applicants that we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA

Juniper Centre Inc.

> Executive Assistant II – Human Resources Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Term to May 3, 2021 Flin Flon, The Pas, or Thompson, Manitoba (Position can be based at any of the three main sites) This is a term position resulting a maternity leave; expiry of term position Wednesday, January 31,from 2018 is subject to two weeks’ notice.

Careers The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing a consistently high

standard of confidential secretarial and administrative support to the VP Human Resources & Chief Human Resources Officer (VP HR/CHRO).

This includes initiation of correspondence, preparation of memoranda, reports, forms, and confidential documents, and the coordination and administration of the operations of the Human Resources department.

Qualifications: • Grade 12 education or equivalent • Completion of post-secondary education in office administration through a business school or college (combinations of education and experience may be considered) • Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in directly related position preferred • Excellent knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Internet • Comprehensive knowledge of office methods and procedures and office equipment • Knowledge of Outlook Scheduling System preferred Louisiana-Pacifi Employer ofat Choice, a leader the forest products • Accurate word c,processing 60 words per in minute (typing test industry will be required) known for the development of innovative, affordable, environmentally friendly building products and for excellence in Safety and Quality is currently For complete list of qualifications, please visit our website: www.northernhealthregion.ca seeking Labourers at our Swan Valley SmartSideŽ, Swan Valley, Minitonas Please submit resume or apply online by December 4, 2019 to: operation.

Holly Rousson, RPR Recruitment Officer Qualifi Box 240, cations: The Pas MB. R9A 1K4 Fax: 627-6810 The(204) successful candidate must possess the following Email: qualifirecruitwest@nrha.ca cations;

Louisiana Pacific Swan Valley

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Call us today! Local (204) 623-9229 or Toll Free 1-866-758-7871 • Good written and verbal communication skills Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to self• Physically fit to perform all duties declare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all • Ability to multitask and problem candidates for applying.

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AWASIS Louisiana-Pacific offers a competitive wageAGENCY and benefit package in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

LouisianaOF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: SPLIT LAKE (TATASKWEYAK) Pacific is an equal opportunity employer.

STATISTICS CLERK LOCATION: LOCATION: SPLIT LAKE, MANITOBA We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE interviews will be contacted. Candidates will be subject Position: Family Enhancement Worker MBbackground to successful completion of THOMPSON, comprehensive

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position screening health checks.

Position: and Statistics Clerk Job Opportunity: CEO/ Executive Director Summary of Position: Executive One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Please forward your cover letter and resume to: Director/CEO is the key management leader of The Juniper Centre. The The Family Enhancement Worker will provide childrenThe andExecutive families

One (1) Full-Time Term Position (Jan 2020 - Jan 2021) Position : for Residential Housethe Manager Lorraine Schneider Director/CEO is responsible overseeing administration, programs and strategic plan of with support services to keep them from entering the child and Responsibilities: the organization. Other key include fundraising, community outreach.

The Human Resource Generalist I family services protection system by providing preventative service Hours ofduties work: To be determined basedmarketing, on resident and needs.

Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd. Reporting to the Stats Supervisor the Statistics Clerk is responsible for Days,to afternoons andof alternating weekends. opportunities and resources, facilitating awareness and education, position reports directly the Board Directors.

P.O. Box 189, Minitonas, MB R0L 1G0 coordinating and recording the receipt of month end statistics reports advocacy and counselling. The overall aim is to engage parents, The Juniper Centre was 1975manager and is acontract.

Non-Profit Organization that supports Rate established of pay: As perinhouse Phone:over (204) 525-2479 Ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969 on Agency case categories. The incumbent must possess excellent extended family, and community partners in identifying problems and 40 adults living with developmental disabilities in our day and residential programs. The Juniper e-mail : lorraine.schneider@lpcorp.com computer skills and be adaptable to software applications used by participating in services and supports that address family needs. The Qualifications: Centre employs aprox 100 full time/part-time and summer students. The Juniper Centre has an Awasis Agency. There is a requirement for thorough knowledge of Family Enhancement Worker will utilize a continuum of resources, • Must have Grade 12 Diploma. operating budget of $4 million and oversees over 10 cost centres. policies, procedures and regulations of the Agency. There is also a develop case plans, coordinate the resources and supports needed • A valid Class 5 Drivers license. requirement to demonstrate initiative by offering solutions when and arrange linkages/connections to other community resources such • At least two years experience in the human services field. problems or discrepancies are identified in the system. as day programs, respite services and other culturally-appropriate GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Strong computer skills (Word, excel, outlook, smart phone resources. The Family Enhancement Worker will possess and utilize etc.)

1) Board Governance: Works with board in order to fulfill the organization mission. Qualifications: the interpersonal skills to work with children, families, staff, and • Good team leader with exceptional communication and ¡ Grade 12 Responsible for leading The skills.

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Thefinancial successfulstatements, candidate must of a proposed annual budget and monthly which accurately reflect team personnel in performing a variety of patient care ¡ Knowledge of Child and Family Services Information System ¡ Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the be willing obtain the “Foundationsâ€? certification within a the financial condition of thetoorganization.

(CFSIS) ¡ Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook personal needs and comfort of the patient. This is an integrated position that year of their date of hire. includes coordination and scheduling of dental procedures for the Operating ¡ Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently • Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved Working Conditions: Room (OR). This will require expertise in developing and maintaining excellent as well as a team setting budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a ¡ Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check working relationships with a broad range of individuals and organizations. The ¡ BSW Degree preferred with experience in child welfare or financial Theposition. qualified candidate will be a team leader responsible for: OR Dental Assistant will function within the provisions of the Vision, Mission, positive and Criminal Record Check Values, policies and procedures of the Northern Health Region (NHR) and combination of education and experience in a related field ¡ Must adhere to confidentiality when working with confidential • Responsible for developing resources necessary to support JuniperNHR core competencies into working practice (Customer/ • fundraising Organizing,and training, directingother and corrective disciplining will incorporate ¡ Enrolled or interest in the BSW program is ideal information Client Focused, Initiative & Pro-activity, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, and Centre’s mission. of staff. Responsible for staff scheduling and time sheets/ ¡ Sensitivity to and understanding of First Nations culture and Collaboration, Development of Self and Others, and Adaptability). ¡ Must be able to work in a fast paced environment time off request.

3) Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is values ¡ Minimal travel required • Ensuring home is up to RCL standards.

The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach. ¡ Ability to speak the Cree language would be considered an asset • Covering for residential managers at all residential homes.

Person, Child Abuse Registry check and Adult Abuse Registry check, and adhere Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee Responsible for•implementation of Juniperand Centre’s programs • to all Northern Health Region policies and procedures.

Working Conditions: Screening, Interviewing orientation of newthat staff.carry out the organization’s benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and mission and the Qualifications: ¡ Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • VPA. Scheduling, organizing, training, directing, and disciplining experience. t Grade 12 education or equivalent ¡ Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable staff. planning to ensure that the Juniper Centre can successfully • Responsible for strategic fulficompletion ll t Closing Successful of December a recognized2, Dental Program Date: Monday, 2019Assistant – or until filledrequired ¡ Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive for HR filing. Scheduling staff for training. its Mission into• the Responsible future. t Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association information t Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, Excellent knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, All areas of resident care andCentre’s supervision in a by high needsactive and visible Responsible for• the enhancement of Juniper image being in the • Outlook, and Internet) will be given to Indigenous applicants. ¡ Must be willing to travel residential house. therefore preference t Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a Dental Assistant required community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private organizations. ¡ Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, • On-call duties in rotation and short notice coverage of all Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference t Previous experience working with Pediatric cases preferred 4) Organization Operations. and implements appropriate resources to ensure thattothe Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract fill-inOversees shifts for all houses. t Competition Ability speak Cree an 2019-075 asset Number on your resume/cover letter and ¡ Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle operations of the organization are appropriate. • Assisting residents with medical appointments and in the subject line of your email in confidence to: For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca. medications.

Human Resources Department • Responsible effective administration of Juniper Centre operations.

Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee • Assisting residents with person centered planning and Awasis Agency of Please submit resume

by February 2, Northern 2018 to: Manitoba benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and • Responsible for thedevelopment hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff. of relationships within the community.

Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer Competition Number 2019-075 experience. • Responsible for all with, notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered 867 Thompson Drive SouthDrive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 • signing Assisting reviewing, and reconciling resident and 701 Thompson Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 Closing Date: Monday, December 2, 2019 – Or Until Filled into and on behalf of house the finances. organization.

Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Fax: (204) 778-1477 • Generalnonprofi care and cleanliness of Juniper Centre Inc. • Five or more years senior t management experience Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, property (owned or leased). $BMM VT UPEBZ -PDBM PS 5PMM 'SFF

only those selected for an interview will be contacted. therefore preference will be given to Indigenous Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, • applicants. • Assisting with meal preparation and meal planning.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference decision-making and reporting Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to selfthe materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Competition Number 2019-076 on your resume/cover letter in All other duties as assigned by senior management or their declare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all • Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and candidates for applying.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted. confidence to: designate(s). task facilitation Human Resources Department www.nrha.ca Submit letter of

by Nov 28 , 2019 16:00 to:future to staff, board, volunteers Ability to convey a vision ofintent Juniper Centre’s strategic Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba • Anna Nelson, Competition Number 2019-076 and donors 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N • 2A2 Knowledge of fundraising strategies andCEO donor relations unique to nonprofit sector ceo@junipercentre.org Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca • Skills to collaborate with and motivate board Road members and other volunteers 108 Nelson We thank all applicants who apply, however, Glacier Media Group is growing.

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Two Thompson athletes among 60 Manitobans competing in Special Olympics National Winter Games this February A pair of Thompson athletes were officially announced Nov. 22 as members of the Special Olympics Manitoba 2020 provincial team that will be competing in the Special Olympics Canada National Winter Games in Thunder Bay, Ont. Feb. 25-29.

Flora Francois will be competing as a member of Manitoba’s five-pin bowling team. Five-pin bowling is new to the Special

Olympics winter games this year, but Francois won a gold medal in London, Ont. in 2010 when it was part of the Special Olympics summer games.

Also representing Manitoba will be Thompson’s William Hart, who is competing in alpine skiing, a sport he took up about three years ago. Hart competed in the last Special Olympics winter games in Corner Brook, Newfoundland as

a figure skater.

Other Special Olympics winter games sports are cross-country skiing, curling, floor hockey, snowshoeing and speed skating.

Manitoba will have 60 athletes competing at the games, along with 25 coaches and mission staff.

National winter games participants were chosen after the 2019 Special Olympics Manitoba Winter Games in Winnipeg.

JOB POSTING RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER Casual Position (Rotating Day, Evening & Night Shifts) ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA Eaglewood Addictions Centre, THOMPSON, MB 90 Princeton Drive This is an exciting time for Manitoba health care. Manitoba’s health system is currently in transition with planning and changes aimed at improving the quality, accessibility and efficiency of health care services throughout Manitoba. AFM contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans across the province by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviours. If you would like to be part of a foundation of excellence in addictions services and support and build a new vision of integrated health services in Manitoba, consider a career with us.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Residential Programs, Residential Care Workers provide client and facility support.

These positions require a commitment to a client centred philosophy and approach to the development and support of AFM programs and client services.

The Residential Care Worker 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 in a responsible, timely and flexible manner.

• Demonstrates the ability to consider the needs of clients, other staff persons and the organization when making decisions within the role.

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

• Recognizes the importance of regular supervision meetings.

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

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility.

• Ability to manage 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: • Provide support and be present where clients are.

• Respond warmly, politely and helpfully to everyone, including all visitors to the building.

• Respond appropriately to emergency crisis situations, modelling to clients how this is done in a positive way.

• Conduct facility orientations.

• Facilitation of educational sessions and client house meetings.

• Performing light housekeeping/maintenance.

• Building security duties.

• Coordination and distribution of client and program supplies.

• Copying program materials.

• Responding to telephone calls.

• Documentation according to role requirements.

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

Qualifications: • Grade 12 education.

• Suitable combination of education and experience working in a residential facility, addictions related employment experience and/or volunteer work.

• Experience working from a client centred perspective.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• The ability to work within and contribute to a positive team environment.

• An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential.

• Valid CPR-C with AED training and First Aid certification are required prior to beginning work.

• Knowledge of the addictions field is required.

• Fluency in English (French verbal and written an asset).

The Competencies for the Residential Care Worker opportunity are: • Adaptability/Flexibility • Client Centred Service • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Effective Communication • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism • Planning and Organizing • Teamwork and Cooperation • Crisis Intervention • Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency It is AFM’s practice to request a criminal record check and conduct a child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates.

Competition #: 2019-161 Salary Range: $17.22 to $21.55 an hour (under review) plus remoteness allowance if applicable.

Closing Date: Open until filled Apply in writing to: Director, Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 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.

AFM VALUES DIVERSITY AND LIVED EXPERIENCE www.afm.mb.ca

“Our athletes are training hard and pushing themselves to be the best they can be,” said Special Olympics Manitoba chef de mission

Darren Hemeryck. “We’re really looking forward to Thunder Bay and can’t wait to compete against the rest of the country.”

The Special Olympics Canada National Winter Games will feature about 1,200 athletes, coaches and officials overall.

EIA Social Services Program Manager Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Families, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 35716 Closing Date: December 16, 2019 Salary Range: $64,721 to $87,851 per year plus remoteness allowance The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation.

The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

For more information about Thompson, Manitoba, please visit the website of the City of Thompson Relocation allowance may be considered.

Conditions of Employment • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada • Must have a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle, with the ability to travel within the Province of Manitoba • Must be available to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays on occasion • A satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) • A satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check • A satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check Qualifications Essential: • Post-secondary degree in social sciences (BSW Preferred) • Leadership experience in a social service delivery environment which includes managing service delivery staff, managing administration of programs, managing service delivery to clients, and planning and evaluation of services delivered to clients. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered at a commensurate or underfill salary and classification level, such as leadership and/or supervisory training • Strong case management experience in a social service setting • Experience with interpretation, evaluation and implementation of policies For more information please visit our website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs.

Duties The Social Services Program Manager is an integral part of the Regional Management Team and is responsible for providing leadership and support in a range of management and supervisory activities associated with the Employment and Income Assistance program.

The Social Services Program Manager will also be responsible for the following: service delivery including policy interpretation, integrated case management program recommendations; implementation and evaluation of services; operational planning; financial management and administration; human resource management; systems management; communication; and leadership support to staff.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 35716 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Service Centre 4 Human Resource Services 600-259 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9 Phone: 204-9457518 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.

Please be advised that job competitions may be grieved and appealed. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor’s representative or the grievor, if unrepresented. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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One (1) Full-Time Term Position (Dec 2019-Dec 2020) Reporting to the Supervisor of Administrative Services, the File Clerk is responsible for organizing and maintaining an accurate filing system at the Thompson Central Office by classifying, coding, crossreferencing, logging and storing records timely and appropriately. The file clerk is expected to take a lead role in ensuring an effective and up to date filing system is in place and in compliance with standards.

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10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Shantha Gandamalla and Law OfďŹ ces of Fr Guna Sekhar COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am WILLS • FAMILY LAW • REAL ESTATE • CRIMINAL THOMPSONDEFENCE PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy (204) 677-2393 Youth Pastor Colton Murphy Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 101-83 Churchill Drive MDPLAW.CA We need great people and have an 126outstanding Goldeye 677-3435 product line in Pepsi and Frito Lay. thompsonchurch.ca Do you have what Sunday it takes? school 9:45 am, coffee time at 10:40 am Church Service at 11:00 am We have openings in the following positions: ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN WAREHOUSE DRIVER/MERCHANDISER 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastorenergetic, Murat Kuntel Qualifications: Must be vibrant, dependable, and Regular Hours: 11 am Church service have the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP all levels of staff and customers is essential.

Forklift experience 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 is an asset. Warehouse and customer services experience is an Sun. School 9:45 am • service 11 am asset. Class 5 driver’s licence with driver’s abstract.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Arctic Beverages offers a competitive salary with an outstanding 456 Westwood Dr. S. comprehensive benefits package. No experience asam Ph. 778-8037necessary service @ 11 we train the right individual.

LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH APPLY IN PERSON OF THOMPSON Congregations worship at at 201 Hayes Road, Thompson 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays. or fax to 204-677-2854 Phone 204-677-4495

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2 Locations to assist you with all of your Insurance needs.

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Insurance Store Ph: 677-9991 • Fax: 778-5145

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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 2019-077 on your resume/cover letter in confidence to: Plaza Human ResourcesBurntwood Department 33 Selkirk Ave. Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Ph: 677-4574 • Fax: 778-6622 Competition Number 2019-077 701 Thompson Drive,Brian Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 & Sherrie Kreuger Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca 2 Locations to assist you We thank all applicants withwho all ofapply, yourhowever, Insurance needs. only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Qualifications: ¡ High School Diploma ¡ Previous experience as a File Clerk ¡ Experience working in a child and family services environment is preferred ¡ Must have excellent attention to detail ¡ Good written and verbal communication skills ¡ Organizational, time management and prioritizing skills ¡ Demonstrated ability to problem solve and meet deadlines ¡ Proficient 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 of First Nations culture and values

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