Employment Opportunities

JOB POSTING: Community Animator

We are a small and multi-faceted team in an organization with more than a century of working to better the lives of Winnipeggers through progressive and evidenced based community development.  Our research and initiatives are geared towards empowering individuals and communities.  Our vision is for a sustainable community that is just, equitable and caring.

Overall Function:

The community animator is responsible for providing comprehensive coordination, organizational support, research and policy analysis services to the Social Planning Council of Winnipeg, partner agencies and community stakeholders. 

Individual candidate combinations of experience, areas of expertise and education will be considered.  A commitment to the mission, vision and values of the organization is essential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide strategic leadership and support to community organizations and coalitions to develop their capacity to advocate and promote social development
  • Monitor, analyze and evaluate relevant social policies, programs, services and needs
  • Develop evidenced-based and progressive alternatives as needed
  • Provide public communications support through social and traditional media platforms (i.e.:  traditional opinion pieces as well as social media campaign contributions)
  • Provide research, data analysis, training and project support to SPCW partner coalitions to ensure advocacy efforts are as successful as possible
  • Contribute to SPCW publications, workshops, consultations and presentations
  • Supervise students and interns in their placement at SPCW when needed
  • Collaborate with colleagues locally, provincially and nationally on joint projects/campaigns
  • Support other SPCW staff and volunteers on projects and programs as resources allow
  • Plan and implement projects as assigned by the SPCW Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Commitment to social justice through equity, human rights based approaches with a firm understanding of the ongoing effects of colonization
  • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills
  • Strong understanding of the social, economic and political environment of Winnipeg, as well as at the provincial and federal level, particularly on poverty and its root causes
  • Familiarity with Social Policy Simulation Database and Model (SPSD/M) or similar an asset
  • Experience gathering and using data to demonstrate and communicate the need for better social policies as asset
  • Some understanding of both the strength and weaknesses of some of the various levels of government and departments that contribute to the social safety network
  • Post-secondary education in a related field (i.e.: human rights, social work, conflict resolution, sociology, political science etc.).  NB: A degree may be preferred but a combination of education and life experience will be considered
  • Experience in policy and research development
  • Experience in the development and management of public advocacy campaigns including using various social media platforms an asset
  • Experience working with a diversity of individuals and community organizations;
  • Proven strong communication skills – verbal and written
  • Proven organizational skills and capabilities to manage multiple projects: and
  • Familiar with and competent in using basic Microsoft software

Employment type:  Permanent Full-Time. 

Salary: $55,000 plus MERCs per annum.

Benefit plan after 3 months, pension plan after 6 months.

Vacation:  Three weeks a year that expands with years of employment

Sick Leave: 18 days a year to a maximum of 90 days.

Supervision: Executive director Kate Kehler

As a social justice organization, SPCW is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to be representative of the communities we serve.  As such, candidates are encouraged to self-identify in your cover letter if you are a member of a traditionally excluded community.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Kate Kehler at kkehler@spcw.mb.ca by May 27th, 2026.  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.   

Thank you!

JOB POSTING:  Assistant Community Animator

We are a small and multi-faceted team in an organization with more than a century of working to better the lives of Winnipeggers through progressive and evidenced based community development.  Our research and initiatives are geared towards empowering individuals and communities.  Our vision is for a sustainable community that is just, equitable and caring.

Overall Function:

The assistant community animator will support the community animators on various projects through basic administrative assistance as time and resources allow.  Specific duties are outlined below.

Individual candidate combinations of experience, areas of expertise and education will be considered.  A commitment to the mission, vision and values of the organization is essential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Municipal election organizing by updating voting materials, contributing to policy campaigns and election event organizing
  • Website population and maintenance
  • Developing and contributing to social media campaigns
  • Other administrative and event support tasks for coalitions as time and resources allow

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Candidates must qualify for a Canada Summer Job position.  Namely be between 15 and 30 years of age, be a citizen, permanent resident or refugee with a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) and be available for 35 hours/week for 12 weeks between May and August 31st, 2026
  • Experience working or volunteering with community members and/or community based organizations.
  • Proven strong communication skills – verbal and written
  • Proven organizational skills and capabilities to manage multiple projects: and
  • Familiar with and competent in using basic Microsoft software
  • Website management experience particularly with WordPress sites
  • Social media experience particularly with Meta and Instagram but others would be an asset

Employment type:     Full-time contract for 12 weeks with the possibility of continuing as part- time for an as yet to be determined but mutually agreed time period. 

Salary:                         $22/hour plus MERCs paid in arrears in bi-weekly instalments

Vacation:                    Vacation will be paid out with the salary.  If vacation time is needed, it will be unpaid and arranged with the executive director in advance.

Sick Leave:                  5 days will be included for the 12 week full-time position

Supervision:                Executive director Kate Kehler

As a social justice organization, SPCW is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to be representative of the communities we serve.  As such, candidates are encouraged to self-identify in your cover letter if you are a member of a traditionally excluded community.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Kate Kehler at kkehler@spcw.mb.ca by May 27th, 2026.  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.   

Thank you!