Program Highlights:

• Pay Range: $31.62 - $40.65/hour (upon successful hire)
• Duration: 8 weeks, full-time (Monday-Friday)
• Location: The Pas Correctional Centre
• Includes: Correctional procedures, conflict resolution, cultural awareness, CPR/First Aid, and more
• Stipend: Up to $2,800 available for eligible participants

Eligibility:

• Red River Métis Citizen, age 18+, from The Pas Region
• Unemployed or underemployed
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Physically and mentally prepared to work in a demanding environment
• Commitment to an employment and training plan

Mandatory Before Training:

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Child & Adult Abuse Registry Checks
• Enhanced Security Screening (Level 4)
• Medical Fitness Report
• Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED Certification
• Full Class 5 (5F) Manitoba Driver's License

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Teamwork and stress management
• Effective communication and judgment
• Ability to adapt and work with diverse populations
• Written and verbal communication skills

Desired:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Experience with Indigenous communities and cultural understanding

Next Steps:

• Application form, cover letter, resume, and driver's license required
• Attend an information session (TBD) - contact jason.parkman@gov.mb.ca to join the list
• Correctional Centre tours and interviews required for selected applicants

Employment Opportunities:

• The Pas Correctional Centre (initial site)
• Other centres: Milner Ridge, Headingley, Brandon, Winnipeg Remand Centre, Women's Correctional Centre, Manitoba Youth Centre