Director - Indigenous Health - Workforce Development

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a candidate with extensive senior management experience, particularly in Indigenous human resource management. Responsibilities include managing diversity, community engagement, and building partnerships. A relevant degree and knowledge of Indigenous culture are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressively senior management and leadership experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Experience in Indigenous HR management, recruitment and retention.
• Experience in project management and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Manage diversity and collaborate with Indigenous cultural programs.
• Conduct comprehensive benefits analysis concerning Indigenous health.
• Build effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of Indigenous culture and traditions

Knowledge of community employment issues and training resources

Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment

Strong computer literacy

Experience in Manitoba’s public health care system and services

Education

A degree or post-secondary education in human resources, business administration, or another relevant field

Job description

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Requisition ID: 391283

Position Number: 20012817

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Corporate

Department / Unit: Office of the COO Indigenous Health

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: Non Union

Anticipated Start Date: 03/02/2026

FTE: 1.00

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Experience

• 5 years of progressively senior management and leadership experience, preferably in the public sector.
• 5 years of experience in human resource management, including recruitment, retention and training. Experience in Indigenous HR management, recruitment and retention required.
• Experience in Indigenous Workforce Development with a focus on program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with community based traditional Indigenous cultural programs or initiatives with previous experience in managing diversity.
• Experience with, or knowledge of, enabling health system leaders and teams with applying an Indigenous lens to health operations and exploring ways to provide culturally safe care and to offer traditional Indigenous healing practices as part of health services delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying key performance indicators and conducting comprehensive benefits analysis with respect to Indigenous health.
• Experience in project management and coaching.
• Community development expertise including public engagement & consultation experience.
• Experience building effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly with Indigenous governments, organizations and agencies.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• A degree or post-secondary education in human resources, business administration, or another relevant field required.
• A relevant combination of education, experience and competencies will be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Valid driver's license.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and traditions.
• Knowledge of community employment issues and training resources.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment.
• Strong computer literacy and experience in Manitoba’s public health care system and services.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.