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Program Facilitator job description

The Minds in Motion® Program Facilitator accepts the responsibility to oversee program delivery, participant experience and volunteer management of the Minds in Motion® program team.

This is a contract position that requires a three-hour commitment, once per week for eight weeks.

There are currently six Minds in Motion® sites in Winnipeg. We are looking for support at the following locations:

• Riverwood Square: 1778 Pembina Hwy – Tuesdays, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Start date: October 14
• Rady JCC Fitness Centre: 123 Doncaster St – Wednesdays, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Start date: October 22
• The Wellness Institute: 1075 Leila Ave – Wednesdays, 1 to 4 pm. Start date: October 15
• Faith Lutheran Church: 1311 Dakota St – Thursdays, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Start date: October 16
• River East Church: 755 McLeod Ave – Thursdays, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Start date: October 16

Qualifications & experience

• Professional and/or personal experience with the dementia journey and caregiver stress
• Minimum two years’ experience working with volunteers, student practicums and community agencies (or a minimum of one year experience as a Minds in Motion® volunteer)
• Experience in program planning and facilitation
• Adult education or training & development experience preferred
• Preference will be for individuals who also possess the following: completion of post-secondary schooling in community recreation studies, kinesiology, human kinetics or health sciences and/or certification in provincial or national accredited exercise council or curriculum
• Conflict resolution experience or nonviolent crisis intervention (NCI) preferred

Rate of pay: $35.00 per hour

To apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume clearly stating how the requirements are met to Nicole McDonald, Senior Manager, Dementia Friendly Communities, at nmcdonald@alzheimer.mb.ca with “Minds in Motion Coordinator” in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted up to Monday, September 22.

Please see the full job posting here: Minds in Motion Program Facilitator Job – Fall 2025

The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is looking to enhance the diversity of our team and encourages candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be made for those living with disabilities.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.