Sewing Instructor at Manitoba Government

Sewing Instructor

TI1 Correctional Trades Instructor 1

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Justice

Correctional Services Division - Custody - Manitoba Youth Centre

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44523

Salary(s): TI1 $75,339.00 - $91,659.00 per year

Closing Date: November 16, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect until exhausted.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

The Government of Manitoba has an exciting opportunity for experienced sewing industry professionals to join our team. This competition may be used to fill similar positions at the various Correctional Centres such as Brandon Correctional Centre (BCC), Headingley Correctional Centre (HCC), The Manitoba Youth Centre (MYC), The Pas Correctional Centre (TPCC), Winnipeg Remand Centre (WRC), Milner Ridge Correctional Centre (MRCC), and Women’s Correctional Centre (WCC). Successful candidates will be required to utilize their practical hands-on sewing skills to instruct inmates in all aspects of a sewing service training program.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must provide and maintain satisfactory Child Abuse and Adult Abuse Registry Checks
• Must be able to provide a satisfactory Enhanced Security Screening Level 4
• Must be willing and able to work in various settings, including indoor and outdoor environments.
• Must provide and maintain a full class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Extensive experience using and maintaining sewing equipment, including flat seamers, sergers, cutters, and small hand tools, while maintaining safety and security within the youth centre
• Experience supervising, teaching, and providing instruction to youth on the use of sewing equipment while maintaining safety and security for all youth, Juvenile Counselors, and other staff
• Must be experienced in project management, scheduling, material, and resource acquisition
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Initiative and innovation, and the ability to be detail-oriented in a deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to stimulate and maintain constructive relationships with youth, which promotes confidence and co-operation between Juvenile Counselors and youth

Desired:

• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, traditions, and spirituality

Duties:
Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent Programs, the sewing instructor teaches and provides general instruction to youth regarding workshop orientation, procedures, practices and policies, tool and safety standards, operation and maintenance of workshop equipment, and quality control of products while maintaining safety and security within the youth centre. The incumbent provides general management of the sewing workshop including material management, tool count and inventory control. Maintenance of sound institution security and youth management practices.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44523 Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment Human Resource Services 608-330 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4 Phone: 204-945-6892 Fax: 204-945-0601 Email: [email protected]

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

_