Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) has posted two new Post Sentence Support Worker positions — one in The Pas and one in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. These workers will guide people through the post-sentence stage, helping individuals complete their sentence terms and follow recommendations from healing circles or Gladue reports, using a trauma-informed approach. The Post Sentence Support Workers report to the MKO Post Sentence Support Coordinator and advocate directly for those they serve.
The Community Justice Worker in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation will connect First Nations individuals to one-on-one supports after they are diverted by courts or law enforcement. The First Nations Justice Strategy offers community-based alternatives to regular court proceedings, focusing on healing for the person, victims, and the community as a whole.
A separate posting, a System Navigator with Manitoba Justice serving The Pas and Thompson, had a closing date of July 12, 2026. That role supports youth moving from custody back into the community during pre-release, transition planning, and release phases.
These job postings arrive as Thompson faces a growing need for culturally grounded justice services. A 2024 Point-in-Time Count found 215 people experiencing homelessness in the city, and 95 per cent identified as Indigenous. MKO, headquartered in Thompson and representing 26 northern First Nations, has long pushed for justice reforms. Grand Chief Garrison Settee, re-elected in August 2024 and a Thompson resident, has been a strong advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous women, children in care, and economic opportunities in the north.
MKO’s employment board lists both Post Sentence Support Worker roles and the Community Justice Worker role as open until filled. Full details are posted on the MKO website.
