Director, Corporate Policy, Planning and Strategy

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial healthcare agency in Winnipeg is seeking a Director of Corporate Policy, Planning and Strategy to ensure its leadership in cancer care. This role involves strategic planning and collaboration with stakeholders in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in corporate services with extensive leadership experience in healthcare or similar fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in a corporate services environment.
• Minimum 5 years in a management role.
• Experience leading organizational transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure organization maintains its leading position in cancer care.
• Work closely with senior leadership on strategic plans.
• Manage functions including planning, strategy, and project management.

Skills

Operational planning

Policy development

Interpersonal communication

Change management

Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, law, public administration, arts, or sciences

MBA, MPA, LLM, or other relevant graduate-level education

Job description

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 260-25-7111055

Posting End Date: August 27, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: MacCharles

Department: Risk Management (Corporate Policy, Planning and Strategy)

Union: Non-Union

Hiring Status: Permanent

Anticipated Start Date: September 15, 2025

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $58.099 /$60.864 /$63.634/$66.397

Job Summary

The Director of Corporate Policy, Planning and Strategy is a consultative leader who works in partnership with CCMB leadership to ensure the organization is well positioned to maintain its place as a leading cancer agency in Canada.

The Director, Corporate Policy, Planning & Strategy works closely with the Chief of Corporate Services and Finance and other Directors within of the Corporate Services portfolio to ensure corporate operations are operating smoothly in support of the organization’s mission. The Director also works collaboratively with external stakeholders, including educational and health services organizations across Manitoba.

The Director is responsible for a variety of corporate functions including, planning, strategy, business development, project management and corporate policies. The Director supports the Executive, and other members of the senior leadership team in developing CCMB’s Annual Operational Plans as well as strategic and tactical matters related to the organization’s mandate.

Qualifications

Required:

Level of Formal Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in business, law, public administration, arts, sciences or another field relevant to the position.
• Minimum 10 years working in a corporate services environment encompassing a strong cross-section of experience in various core functions.
• Minimum 5 years in a management role.
  
  

An appropriate equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in operational planning, data-driven program evaluation, organizational management, policy and program development.
• Demonstrated strong emotional intelligence, self-awareness, self-management and social awareness.
• Ability to proactively build and maintain partnerships and to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must have strong facilitation skills, excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, problem-solve and apply knowledge and decision-making skills.
• Experience in leading organizational transformation projects in project planning and change management.
• Demonstrated competency and experience in managing staff and developing talent to ensure efficiency of the team.
• Demonstrates a commitment to self-development and lifelong learning.
• Must be self-directed and work independently.
  
  

Other

• Must have satisfactory employment record
• Must be legally able to work in Canada
  
  

Preferred

• Professional certification in a field related to the position.
• MBA, MPA, LLM or other relevant, graduate level education.
• Knowledge of the corporate operations in a public-funded healthcare organization.
• Ability to speak French.
  
  

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

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