Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba Inc.

Title: Federal Re-integration and Parole Support Worker – Prairie Region

Term: 1 year contract with possible extension

Reports To: Dependant on hiring jurisdiction

Salary: up to $70,000 per year (contract)*

Closing Date: July 21, 2025

*Benefits will be dependent on rates and availability within the jurisdiction hired. Compensation will be dependent on qualifications and experience.

Position Summary:

Elizabeth Fry Societies across the Prairie region work to support Indigenous women, two-spirit, trans, and non-binary people who are currently incarcerated or returning home after incarceration.

As part of a collaboration between Elizabeth Fry Societies across the Prairie region, we are currently seeking a self-motivated and organized individual who carries deep respect for community-led knowledge to join our team to support re-integration and parole preparation for Indigenous women, trans, two-spirit, and non-binary individuals across the prairie region. The individual we hope to welcome to our team believes in the healing power of relationships, while also understanding that healing is not a linear process. The successful person can provide mentorship through their work, grounding their work in care, trust, and cultural humility. They are committed to walking alongside Indigenous peoples and families impacted by carceral systems by recognizing and respecting the wisdom of individuals and their families while maintaining space to carry the truth in their stories and advocating against barriers along their paths to healing. This position will be a one-year term position on a contract basis, with the possibility of extension to a three-year term.

Travel costs and arrangements will be covered by the host agency, as well as any necessary costs to obtain CPIC, criminal record, and abuse checks as required.

Regional Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will provide federal re-integration and parole preparation support to Indigenous women, trans, two-spirit, and non-binary individuals currently incarcerated in the prairie region, or those from the prairies who need support as they plan to return home. The successful individual will work collaboratively with Elizabeth Fry Societies across the prairie region and will provide support both in person and virtually to incarcerated relatives by:

• Developing meaningful relationships that model trust, consistency, and compassion with the individuals you support;
• Supporting Indigenous women, trans, two-spirit, and gender diverse people in federal prisons as they re-integrate into the community by helping them to identify and pursue pathways to healing that are guided by the needs and interests of the individual. This may include resource referrals (housing, addictions treatment, education or employment programs), connections to ceremony or spiritual communities of their choosing, and other community-specific supports (First Nation / Metis settlements) guided by the needs and interests of the individual requesting support;
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with Parole Officers, Elders, CSC staff, Indigenous Liaison Officers, and others within institutions and the community;
• Visiting institutions, healing lodges, community residential facilities (CRFs), and Section 81/84 residences;
• Attend parole hearings and write letters of support that highlight the strengths and gifts of our relatives;
• Maintain clear, respectful records to help us share the impact of this work including regional and funding reports

Skills, Experience, and Core Competencies:

The Federal Re-integration and Parole Support Worker is responsible for demonstrating, modelling, and socializing the following skills and experience through their work:

• Experience and understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and ways of knowing and being that are familiar to the Prairie region;
• Commitments to anti-colonial anti-racism, disability justice, and cultural humility;
• Understanding of the systemic impacts of colonialism on Indigenous peoples and communities;
• Comfortable advocating against systemic barriers for individuals experiencing racism, queerphobia, transphobia, and ableism;
• Comfortable advocating with and supporting individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness;
• Able and willing to engage in ongoing learning and reflection on your unconscious biases and commitments to healing;
• Working knowledge of the Correctional Service Canada and the Parole Board of Canada;
• Committed to working in a relational way that models respect, trust, and accountability;

Employer Commitments:

Our team believes in healing, justice, and opportunities to repair ruptures in relationships. We prioritize cultural humility in our work, and value the learning that comes through relationships and reciprocal accountability and learning. We see value and worth in every person's journey, understanding our role as helpers walking alongside our relatives, not working from above.

Individuals with prior experience of incarceration or criminal justice involvement are encouraged to apply.

Conditions Of Employment

Due to the regional nature of this position, the successful candidate must reside in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, or Alberta and will be employed by the local Elizabeth Fry Society closest to where they reside.
• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• Successful candidates will be required to comply with the transportation policies of the local they are employed with.
• Ability to work flexible hours including regular overnight travel with some evenings and weekends.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Conflict of Interest:

Applications for this position will be reviewed by a team of individuals across the Prairie region from the Elizabeth Fry Societies of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northern Alberta, and Calgary. Should any team member have a personal relationship with an applicant, they will disclose to the group of applicant reviewers and excuse themself from the review of said applicant.

Application Submissions & Deadline:

Interested individuals are asked to submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected] by Monday, July 21st at 4 pm local time.

Company DescriptionAt Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba, we are building an inclusive and caring community rooted
in Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing. Our vision is to help women and gender-diverse
people overcome hardship, injustice, oppression and trauma from criminalization. We do this
work through transformative programs and services, access to resources and advocacy.Company DescriptionAt Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba, we are building an inclusive and caring community rootedin Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing. Our vision is to help women and gender-diversepeople overcome hardship, injustice, oppression and trauma from criminalization. We do thiswork through transformative programs and services, access to resources and advocacy.