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University of Manitoba – Research Assistant – Technician 3 (AESES)
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Posting available until Jan. 13, 2025.
- Research Assistant- Technician 3 (AESES)
- New Grant-Funded Continuing Part-Time
- 0 to 35.00 hours/week, Monday to Friday days; some evenings and/or weekends may be required. Hours will be dependent on the needs of the unit.
- Salary Range: $22.73–$32.72 per hour
- Proposed Start Date: January 27, 2025
- Trial/Probation Period: 840.00 work hours
- For more information, please contact:
Ms. Kelly Ross
513 - 715 McDermot Ave.
204-789-3968 or kross@chrim.ca
- The Kinesiologist, in conjunction with the dietitian, facilitates group sessions covering nutritional aspects and topics relevant to a healthy lifestyle, including alcohol, tobacco, and motivational issues.
- Co-leads a lifestyle intervention for adolescents at risk of type 2 diabetes.
- Provides physical activity counseling services to program participants to implement progressive and sustainable lifestyle changes.
- Offers follow-up by telephone/email.
- Works flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- As a member of the interdisciplinary team, determines the physical activity needs of participants and plans, implements, and evaluates normal and therapeutic exercises to maintain and enhance general health.
- Minimum formal education/training:
- Completion of a Community College course in a related discipline is required.
- Undergraduate degree in kinesiology preferred.
- Experience:
- One year of directly related experience is required.
- Experience in obesity management and motivational counselling is an asset.
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, Health Canada Division 5 training, Tri-Council Policy (TCPS CORE) training, and Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) training is required.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities is required.
- Experience with ethics, Shared Health, HERC and Health Canada Clinical Trials Application submissions is preferred.
- Experience in child health is an asset.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Skills and abilities:
- Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills required.
- Knowledgeable of medical and research terminology is preferred.
- Ability to apply independent judgement and problem-solving is required.
- Superior written and oral communication skills and excellent problem-solving and leadership abilities are required.
- Must be a detail-oriented person.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team setting, ability to multi-task is required.
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with various levels of personnel, both internally and externally, and within an interdisciplinary environment required.
- Must have the ability to adapt and respond with initiative to a changing prioritize workload.
- Experience with the current versions of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook and Zoom as well as video conferencing applications and technology is required.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality is required.
- Must be self-directed, reliable and flexible.
- Satisfactory clearance of criminal records and child abuse registry checks required.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
Fit Kids Healthy Kids Program Facilitator Part Time Position (Winnipeg)
Fit Kids Healthy Kids is seeking a Program Facilitator to deliver programming based on physical literacy and the development of fundamental movement skills. Availability must include days, evenings, and weekends.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Aid in the outreach to agencies, programs, and events, in specified but not limited to low income, underserved communities in Winnipeg and Manitoba to promote the Fit Kids Healthy Kids program and physical literacy.
- Assist in planning, creating, implementing, organizing, and facilitating Fit Kids Healthy Kids programming throughout Manitoba.
- Facilitate weekly programs with various community partners based on fundamental movement skills and the Fit Kids Healthy Kids model.
- Facilitate community large community events within Winnipeg and surrounding areas.
- Act as a role model for the children and youth involved in all aspects of the program.
- Work with and lead community partners, volunteers, and youth mentors.
- Build leadership capacity at the community level.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Have or working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Recreation, Education, Health Promotion, or in a related field.
- Experience working with and delivering children’s programming for multiple ages. The ability to work with children under 6 is preferred.
- Experience in a gym setting developing programs and leading multi-skill games.
- Ability to carry and transport equipment for programming.
- The ability and willingness to travel throughout the designated region and work irregular hours when deemed necessary. Access to a reliable motor vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required.
- Must provide a criminal record check with vulnerable sector search that has been done within 6 months of application to the position.
Technical/Job Specific Knowledge:
- Aware of and/or understand:
- Community development principles and approaches.
- Benefits of physical activity and understanding of the importance of physical literacy in the LTAD (long term athlete development) model.
- Working with diverse communities.
- Managing projects, programs, and special events.
- Skills and Attributes
- Strong organization, planning, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability and energy to work with children 2-12 as a leader and role model.
- Knowledge and ability to work in Microsoft office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint)
- Additional Assets
- A valid First Aid Certificate
- French
Please submit in Microsoft Word or PDF format your confidential cover letter and resume including references, by email. Send to the attention of: hr@sportmanitoba.ca. Sport Manitoba is an equal opportunity employer.
Start2Finish
Start2Finish is a registered Canadian charity whose mission is to break the cycle of child poverty by providing ongoing educational support to Canada’s at-risk children throughout their school years, nurturing mind, body, and social health so they are empowered to succeed and become role models for change. Start2Finish's vision is to eradicate the effects of child poverty in Canada.
Are you someone that wants to make a difference in the lives of marginalized children? Join us weekly in-person or online!
As a volunteer coach, you will:
- Encourage students for positive change physically, mentally, and emotionally
- Lead physical activities such as exercises, running workouts, and games
- Engage in social-emotional learning discussions through the weekly 'word of the day'
- Assist students in reflection through journaling
- Help children read, and provide encouragement
Brainworx! Lunch Club
Through physical activity, mentoring, social-emotional learning activities and literacy support, the Brainworx! Lunch Clubs aids in educational recovery by helping students. You can volunteer online, twice a week, with sessions running 30-40 minutes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursday, from October to May.
To learn more, visit the Start2Finish website or contact Anna Giesbrecht.
Running & Reading Club
There are also opportunities available to volunteer for the Start2Finish Running & Reading Club, which takes place once a week from January to May.
To learn more, visit the Start2Finish website or contact Anna Giesbrecht.