Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Objective
Relevant Experience
Additional Information
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Michael Jakiwchuk

49 Tomkins Bay, Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Ministry-minded professional with comprehensive background in spiritual leadership and pastoral care. Adept at planning events and programs that seek to build relationships and promote positive change. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and consistent willingness to learn, in order to better serve others.

Work History

Central Poll Supervisor

Elections Canada
2025 - 2025
  • Oversaw all aspects of the voting process within the polling place, ensuring compliance and good service
  • Assisted workers, resolved conflicts, maintained team efficiency
  • Ability to work long hours

Senior Voting Officer

Elections Manitoba
2023 - 2023
  • Supervised the voting process of multiple polling stations
  • Cooperated with other officers to maintain smooth operations and manage logistics
  • Ensured an inclusive voting experience for all citizens

Associate Pastor

Kilcona Park Alliance Church
2012 - 2022
  • Supported lead pastor in developing many sermon series that challenged congregants to grow spiritually
  • Managed volunteer teams for various ministries, ensuring effective use of resources and talents
  • Supported congregants during life transitions like marriage, baptism, or funerals through personalized pastoral services
  • Facilitated small group discussions on faith-related topics, creating an open environment for sharing ideas, experiences
  • Expanded opportunities for leadership development within the congregation through workshops and training sessions

Youth Pastor

Whiteshell Baptist Church
1999 - 2008
  • Built lasting relationships with youth and parents/guardians
  • Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the youth ministry program
  • Taught and counselled youth ages 13 to 18
  • Planned weekly groups, special events, overnight retreats
  • Developed strong connections within the local community by partnering with schools, organizations, and other churches
  • Enhanced community outreach efforts by organizing mission trips, service projects, and fundraising events

Education

Ordination -

The Alliance Canada (C&MA)
Mississauga, ON
01-2018

Master of Divinity - Biblical Languages

Providence Theological Seminary
Otterburne, MB
01-2012

Bachelor of Arts - Youth Leadership

Providence University College
Otterburne, MB
01-1996

Skills

  • Creative Thinking
  • Self-Motivation
  • Reliability
  • Public Speaking
  • Small Group Facilitation
  • Mentoring
  • Compassion, Mercy
  • Thoughtful

Objective

CHN Chaplain, Manitoba Justice

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Relevant Experience

SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP 

  • 20+ years of leadership within small to mid-sized churches
  • Provided vision, managed daily operations, and worked with key leaders to carry out church mission
  • Championed church initiatives and developed programs to expand ministry outreach (i.e. youth, young adults, small groups)


CARE & COUNSELLING 

  • Provided compassionate, non-judgmental spiritual care through visitation, counselling, and prayer
  • Helped youth and families talk about personal issues, difficult situations or transitional periods in their lives
  • Worked in stressful settings with people experiencing crisis, grief
  • Understanding and empathetic


PLANNING & COORDINATION

  • Planned, organized, and facilitated regular activities and events
  • Curriculum development
  • Strong administrative skills with attention to detail
  • Proficient in sermon preparation and conducting Sunday services


KNOWLEDGE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES 

  • Offered support to families, connecting them with appropriate resources within the congregation or broader community


RELATIONSHIP BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT 

  • Fostered community by ensuring individuals felt valued and made meaningful connections
  • Enjoy interacting with people and hearing their stories

Additional Information

  • Marriage Commissioner, Vital Statistics
  • Meadowood Manor, Winnipeg MB
  • Cecil Facer Youth Centre, Sudbury ON

Timeline

Central Poll Supervisor

Elections Canada
2025 - 2025

Senior Voting Officer

Elections Manitoba
2023 - 2023

Associate Pastor

Kilcona Park Alliance Church
2012 - 2022

Youth Pastor

Whiteshell Baptist Church
1999 - 2008

Ordination -

The Alliance Canada (C&MA)

Master of Divinity - Biblical Languages

Providence Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Youth Leadership

Providence University College
Michael Jakiwchuk