Careers
At Toba Centre, we are committed to finding safety, justice, and healing for children and families. This requires passionate and dedicated individuals, contributing their unique skills and experience as part of our multi-disciplinary team. If this describes you, please consider joining our team.
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Current Opportunities
Senior Research Associate
Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
This unique role will contribute to the activities of the Canadian Child and Youth Advocacy Research and Knowledge Centre and is employed by and located at Toba Centre for Children & Youth.
This position will support the development of the Canadian Child and Youth Advocacy Research and Knowledge Centre (the Research and Knowledge Centre). Extensive engagement with practitioners, decision makers, and academics from across Canada has informed the form and function of the Research and Knowledge Centre.
The Research and Knowledge Centre exists to generate diverse, multi-disciplinary evidence to inform policy and practice through research; enhance outcomes for children, youth and families through quality research, evaluation, advocacy, and policy development; and share evidence and knowledge with practitioners, policymakers, funders and donors, and researchers for improving client service, practice, and societal systems. Collectively these activities will equip CAC/CYAC leaders, practitioners, and policy makers to make evidence-informed decisions to support Canadian children, youth, and families who have experienced abuse.
Working directly with the Research and Knowledge Centre co-leads, the Senior Research Associate will assist with the building of a research agenda and increasing access to data focusing on the use of research evidence to: inform policy, improve practice, and strengthen outcomes for children and families. Working with other Child Advocacy Centres across Canada, the incumbent will coordinate and collaborate on research initiatives, mobilize knowledge and promising practices, and align around evaluation, outcome measurement, and National Guidelines for Child Advocacy Centres.
The Senior Research Associate will be required to manage multiple and often conflicting priorities, complex and confidential issues, and an ever-changing collaborative academic and innovation environment. The incumbent contributes to operational strategies and data preparation, meets deadlines, and works well under pressure and communicates effectively to meet the goals of the team.
The Qualifications
This position requires a post-graduate degree in a relevant social science field (e.g., social work, criminology) and:
- Implementation of research and evaluation initiatives in a social science field
- Familiarity with Canada’s Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans, particularly with respect to participants considered to be vulnerable
- Sound knowledge of child and adolescent development, trauma, child abuse, the child protection system, the criminal justice system, and violence prevention
- Familiarity with the current academic research and practice related to child maltreatment, Child & Youth Advocacy Centre model, collaboration, and cross-sectoral integration
- Experience conducting multi-site evaluations across diverse contexts
- Strong statistical, analytical and interpretive skills
- Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods
- Experience designing presentations and public speaking to both small and large groups of diverse stakeholders
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills for a minimum of three years
- Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
- Demonstrated ability to work with teams of multidisciplinary professionals
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members and external partners
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient computer skills, including solid working experience using relevant technology such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat
- Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Additional Information
A Prior Contact Check, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry Check, Criminal and Vulnerable Sector Record Check, and Winnipeg Police Enhanced Security Checks are a requirement of all Toba Centre positions.
At Toba Centre, employment equity is a factor in hiring. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter if they belong to the following diverse groups: Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, visible minorities, and newcomers.
Toba Centre offers a competitive salary and benefits.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by September 9, 2024, clearly indicating the candidate’s suitability for the position.
Only those applicants who will be considered for interviews will be contacted.
Evaluation and Data Specialist
Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
The Evaluation and Data Specialist will support Toba Centre in collecting and analyzing high quality data to provide an accurate representation of our activities and outcomes for evaluation, strategic decision making, communications, and continuous improvement. They are responsible for managing, administering, and maintaining Toba Centre’s database; reporting on data and providing strategic insights; and conducting evaluation activities. The Evaluation and Data Specialist is the first line of technical and functional support for the database and will build data capacity among the Toba Centre team for its use. This work will include collaborating with stakeholders, leadership, and staff throughout all phases of cross-sectoral data management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
The Evaluation and Data Specialist engages in tasks and activities that support and facilitate a multidisciplinary team approach to child abuse investigations. They are a member of a collaborative team of professionals that works to reduce trauma and promote healing for child/youth victims and non-offending family members.
The Qualifications
This position requires a post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline; a graduate degree is preferred. A minimum of two years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Proven research and analytical techniques with the ability to gather, evaluate and synthesize data. Experience working with cross-sectoral databases and data linkage is an asset.
- Knowledge of evaluation and performance measurement principles, practices, standards, tools, and techniques.
- Understand privacy, copyright, and data security leading practices.
- Experience with Power BI Dashboards strongly preferred.
- High degree of computer literacy and extensive experience with Microsoft 365. In particular, demonstrated and high-level proficiency with advanced Excel functions (PivotTables, PowerPivot, etc.).
- Strong communication skills that can translate technical information to non-technical audiences, ability to connect with system users to understand and anticipate their needs.
- Technical documentation skills.
- Knack for being organized, managing your time, thinking critically, being adaptable, and with a strong orientation to accuracy.
- Proactive, with demonstrated initiative and creative problem-solving skills.
Additional Information
A Prior Contact Check, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry Check, Criminal and Vulnerable Sector Record Check, and Winnipeg Police Enhanced Security Checks are a requirement of all Toba Centre positions.
At Toba Centre, employment equity is a factor in hiring. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter if they belong to the following diverse groups: Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, visible minorities, and newcomers.
Toba Centre offers a competitive salary and benefits.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by September 9, 2024, clearly indicating the candidate’s suitability for the position.
Only those applicants who will be considered for interviews will be contacted.
Clinician and Mental Health Coordinator
Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
The Clinician and Mental Health Coordinator position is responsible for developing and implementing the mental health component of Toba Centre service delivery in order to better meet the needs of children, youth, and families impacted by abuse in a trauma-informed way. The incumbent also provides brief clinical services to non-offending caregivers, identifies and facilitates joint training/professional development opportunities, facilitates a reflective consultation group, and contributes to the development and implementation of tools and resources that will enhance access to services and/or better support children, youth and non-offending family members impacted by abuse.
The Clinician and Mental Health Coordinator engages in tasks and activities that support and facilitate a multidisciplinary team approach to child abuse investigations. They are a member of a collaborative team of professionals that works to reduce trauma and promote healing for child/youth victims and non-offending family members.
The Qualifications
This position requires a post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline such as social work, psychology, or related field from an accredited academic institution and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience; a graduate degree is preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge and clinical experience with therapy models and interventions that best support brief crisis response/intervention, short term and longer-term counselling.
- 3 to 5 years supervised clinical counselling experience, preferably with children and families who have experienced trauma from abuse.
- Demonstrated experience in group facilitation.
- A thorough knowledge and understanding of the trauma-informed therapeutic/counselling process.
- Ability to assess risk in the following areas: Posttraumatic stress, victims of violence, domestic abuse, addiction, mental health, child welfare, human trafficking, and sexual assault.
- Understanding of empowerment-based, trauma-informed practices and principles.
- 3 to 5 years experience in service coordination, project coordination, and/or community development.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, effectively prioritize, and ensure follow-through.
- Fluency in French and English would be considered an asset.
Additional Information
A Prior Contact Check, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry Check, Criminal and Vulnerable Sector Record Check, and Winnipeg Police Enhanced Security Checks are a requirement of all Toba Centre positions.
At Toba Centre, employment equity is a factor in hiring. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter if they belong to the following diverse groups: Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, visible minorities, and newcomers.
Toba Centre offers a competitive salary and benefits.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by June 10, 2024, clearly indicating the candidate’s suitability for the position.
Only those applicants who will be considered for interviews will be contacted.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or benefits.
Executive Assistant / Office Manager
Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
The Executive Assistant/Office Manager provides administrative and functional support to the Chief Executive Officer and the senior management team. This position provides a range of administrative functions that support the ongoing development and day-to-day business needs of Toba Centre.
The Executive Assistant/Office Manager engages in tasks and activities that support and facilitate a multidisciplinary team approach in the response to child abuse. They are a member of a collaborative team of professionals that works to reduce trauma and provide healing for child/youth victims and non-offending family members.
The Qualifications
This position requires a completed undergraduate degree, or Grade 12 Diploma plus a related Post Secondary Certificate in Administrative Assistant or Business Administration. Two to three years of administrative assistant work experience is preferred.
- Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, internet and abilities to use other computer programs and utilities.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, complete assignments, and meet deadlines with minimum direction.
- Strong interpersonal, public, telephone, and written communication skills.
- Resourceful and detail oriented.
- Professional presentation and decorum.
- Ability to work in a team environment and diverse workplace.
- Willingness to work collaboratively and assist with all aspects of operating a registered charity organization.
Additional Information
A Prior Contact Check, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry Check, Criminal and Vulnerable Sector Record Check, and Winnipeg Police Enhanced Security Checks are a requirement of all Toba Centre positions.
At Toba Centre, employment equity is a factor in hiring. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter if they belong to the following diverse groups: Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, visible minorities, and newcomers.
Toba Centre offers a competitive salary and benefits.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by March 6, 2024, clearly indicating the candidate’s suitability for the position.
Only those applicants who will be considered for interviews will be contacted.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or benefits.
Community Engagement Coordinator
The Opportunity
The Community Engagement Coordinator position at Toba Centre is responsible for administering and organizing a variety of projects and initiatives, primarily tied to enhancing the profile of Toba Centre in the community. This includes coordination and delivery of fundraising activities, community engagement, stewardship, and business development.
The Community Engagement Coordinator engages in tasks and activities that support and facilitate a multidisciplinary team approach in the response to child abuse. They are a member of a collaborative team of professionals that works to reduce trauma and provide healing for child/youth victims and non-offending family members.
The Qualifications
This position requires completed post-secondary education in a related program such as marketing, communications, public relations, business administration, from an accredited academic institution and 2 to 3 years of related work experience, preferably in a charitable organization. Past fundraising experience is essential.
- Strong interpersonal and effective oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of special events planning and management.
- Excellent time management, organizational and administrative skills.
- Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Internet and abilities to use other computer programs and utilities.
- Resourceful and detail oriented.
- High degree of initiative and innovative ability.
- Professional presentation and decorum.
- Ability to work in a team and diverse workplace.
- Willingness to work collaboratively and assist with all aspects of operating a registered charity organization.
Additional Information
A Prior Contact Check, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry Check, Criminal and Vulnerable Sector Record Check, and Winnipeg Police Enhanced Security Checks are a requirement of all Toba Centre positions.
At Toba Centre, employment equity is a factor in hiring. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter if they belong to the following diverse groups: Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, visible minorities and newcomers.
Toba Centre offers a competitive salary and benefits.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by December 15, 2023, clearly indicating the candidate’s suitability for the position.
Only those applicants who will be considered for interviews will be contacted.
Manager of Finance and Grants
The Opportunity
This position is responsible for the overall financial management of the organization, which includes the development and implementation of a rigorous system of internal controls, establishing and maintaining budgets, analyzing, and preparing reports on the organization’s finances, and planning, organizing, and administering the accounting systems for the organization.
Additionally, this position contributes to the financial sustainability of the organization by creating an annual schedule of grant development and submissions, including researching and seeking grant opportunities, drafting grant applications, and overseeing project-based grant budgets to ensure compliance with funding requirements and reporting.
The Qualifications
This position requires a post-secondary degree or certificate in Business Administration or equivalent from an accredited academic institution, CPA professional training would be an asset. The position requires 3 to 5 years of experience in a field related to accounting, including preparation of financial reports, financial planning, business analysis, accounts payable and experience in a non-profit context, project management, and grant writing would be an asset.
Additional skills and abilities include:
- In-depth knowledge of accounting
- Budget planning skills
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, effectively prioritize, and ensure follow through
- Excellent organizational skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to communicate effectively with professionals across disciplines and function as part of a team
- Computer experience with Microsoft applications and programs related to finance (e.g. QuickBooks, Sage).
Additional Information
A Prior Contact Check, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry Check, Criminal and Vulnerable Sector Record Check, and Winnipeg Police Enhanced Security Checks are a requirement of all Toba Centre positions.
At Toba Centre, employment equity is a factor in hiring. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter if they belong to the following diverse groups: Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, visible minorities, and newcomers.
Toba Centre offers a competitive salary and benefits.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by July 5, 2023, clearly indicating the candidate’s suitability for the position.
Only those applicants who will be considered for interviews will be contacted.
Forensic Interviewer
Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
This position is responsible for conducting detailed forensic interviews of children and youth involved in child abuse investigations or who may be witness to violence. The incumbent conducts interviews in a manner that is developmentally and culturally sensitive, neutral, fact-finding, and legally sound. They adhere to research-based forensic interview guidelines to create an environment that enhances free recall, minimizes interviewer influence, and gathers information needed by all multi disciplinary team members to avoid duplication in the interview process. The Forensic Interviewer is also responsible for facilitating structured forensic interviewer peer reviews and providing training and/or mentorship to multidisciplinary team members regarding forensic interviewing.
The Forensic Interviewer engages in tasks and activities that support and facilitate a multidisciplinary team approach to child abuse investigations. They are a member of a collaborative team of professionals that works to reduce trauma and promote healing for child/youth victims and non-offending family members.
The Qualifications
This position requires a post-secondary degree in a discipline such as social work, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field from an accredited academic institution, a minimum of 2 years of experience conducting forensic interviews of child and youth victims and witnesses and 3 to 5 years of experience conducting child abuse investigations within a law enforcement and/or child protection setting/role. Related experience or commensurate education of a comparable or equivalent level will also be considered.
- Knowledge of child protection and law enforcement child abuse investigative procedures.
- Knowledge of child development, memory and trauma, and the effects of abuse on children, youth and family members.
- Ability to engage children of all ages in an interview setting and communicate with caregivers in crisis.
- Understanding of children living with disabilities and ability to interview children with unique needs.
- Understanding of the dynamics of abuse and psycho-social needs of child victims of abuse.
- Knowledge of and experience with criminal justice and judicial systems, preferably in Manitoba.
- Experience in providing court testimony based on forensic interviews.
- Experience with and understanding of a multidisciplinary team approach to child abuse investigations.
- Sensitivity to the diverse cultural backgrounds of children in Manitoba.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to family systems, attachment and child victimization.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation (Child and Family Services Act, Criminal Code, Personal Health Information Act, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, The Protecting Children (Information Sharing Act))
- Ability to communicate effectively with professionals across disciplines and function as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Fluency in French and English would be considered an asset.
Additional Information
A Prior Contact Check, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry Check, Criminal and Vulnerable Sector Record Check, and Winnipeg Police Enhanced Security Checks are a requirement of all Toba Centre positions.
At Toba Centre, employment equity is a factor in hiring. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter if they belong to the following diverse groups: Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, visible minorities and newcomers.
Toba Centre offers a competitive salary and benefits.
Please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating the candidate’s suitability for the position to: [email protected]
Only those applicants who will be considered for interviews will be contacted.
Application deadline: May 30, 2023
Case Navigator
Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
The Case Navigator is responsible for case management at Toba Centre and for facilitating linkage with appropriate internal and external partners. The incumbent provides information, support, crisis intervention, advocacy, and referral services for child victims of abuse and non-offending family members who are referred to Toba Centre.
The Case Navigator engages in tasks and activities that support and facilitate a multidisciplinary team approach to child abuse investigations. They are a member of a collaborative team of professionals that works to reduce trauma and promote healing for child/youth victims and non-offending family members.
The Qualifications
This position requires a post-secondary degree in a human service-related discipline such as social work, psychology, human ecology, or related field from an accredited academic institution and 3 to 5 years of experience working with children and families in a social services or related field would be an asset. Related experience or commensurate education of a comparable or equivalent level will also be considered.
- Knowledge of child development, trauma, and the effects of abuse on children and family members.
- Understanding of the dynamics of abuse and psycho-social needs of child victims of abuse.
- Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
- Knowledge of, and sensitivity to. family systems, attachment theory and child victimization.
- Awareness of child protection and law enforcement child abuse investigative procedures and experience in child welfare or criminal justice systems.
- Strong knowledge of related government programs and community resources and services.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation (Child and Family Services Act, Criminal Code, Personal Health Information Act, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, The Protecting Children (Information Sharing) Act).
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, effectively prioritize, and ensure follow through.
- Fluency in French and English would be considered an asset.
Additional Information
A Prior Contact Check, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry Check, Criminal and Vulnerable Sector Record Check, and Winnipeg Police Enhanced Security Checks are a requirement of all Toba Centre positions.
At Toba Centre, employment equity is a factor in hiring. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter if they belong to the following diverse groups: Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, visible minorities and newcomers.
Toba Centre offers a competitive salary and benefits.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by November 12, 2024, clearly indicating the candidate’s suitability for the position.
Only those applicants who will be considered for interviews will be contacted.
Case Navigator / Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator
Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
This position involves Case Navigation and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Coordination responsibilities. This position is responsible for case management at the centre and facilitating linkage with appropriate internal and external partners. The incumbent provides information, support, crisis intervention, advocacy, and referral services for child victims of abuse and non-offending family members who are referred to Toba Centre. The position shares responsibility/provides back-up coverage for intake of all cases coming to the centre, coordination of intake requests, and coordination of cases for review at the joint intake meeting.
The Case Navigator/MDT Coordinator engages in tasks and activities that support and facilitate a multidisciplinary team approach to child abuse investigations. They are a member of a collaborative team of professionals that works to reduce trauma and promote healing for child/youth victims and non-offending family members.
The Qualifications
This position requires a post-secondary degree in a human service-related discipline such as social work, psychology, human ecology, or related field from an accredited academic institution and 3 to 5 years of experience working with children and families in a social services or related field would be an asset. Related experience or commensurate education of a comparable or equivalent level will also be considered.
- Knowledge of child development, trauma, and the effects of abuse on children and family members.
- Understanding of the dynamics of abuse and psycho-social needs of child victims of abuse.
- Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to family systems, attachment theory, and child victimization.
- Awareness of child protection and law enforcement child abuse investigative procedures and experience in child welfare or criminal justice systems.
- Strong knowledge of related government programs and community resources and services.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation (Child and Family Services Act, Criminal Code, Personal Health Information Act, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, The Protecting Children (Information Sharing Act)).
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, effectively prioritize, and ensure follow through.
- Fluency in French and English would be considered an asset.
Additional Information
A Prior Contact Check, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry Check, Criminal and Vulnerable Sector Record Check, and Winnipeg Police Enhanced Security Checks are a requirement of all Toba Centre positions.
At Toba Centre, employment equity is a factor in hiring. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter if they belong to the following diverse groups: Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, visible minorities and newcomers.
Toba Centre offers a competitive salary and benefits.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by May 22, 2024, clearly indicating the candidate’s suitability for the position.
Only those applicants who will be considered for interviews will be contacted.