Director, Planning & Priorities - Level 9 (EMAPS)

UM Careers; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Manitoba in Winnipeg seeks a Director, Planning & Priorities within the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. The role leads policy development, governance activities and strategic planning while supervising staff and coordinating cross‑functional projects.

The position emphasizes policy management, committee support, and collaboration with university stakeholders to advance strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree from a reputable Canadian university (or equivalent).
• Five years’ experience in administration or relevant area.
• Background in health or University environment is desired.
• Experience with strategic planning and governance is valuable.
• Legal or Public Administration background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Policy development and documentation with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain policy repository and framework.
• Support legal review of agreements with counsel.
• Supervise Policy Analyst and Governance resources.
• Support governance committees and orientation materials.
• Assist with strategic planning and KPI monitoring.

Skills

Office management

Time management

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Independent work

Team collaboration

Leadership abilities

Project management

Computers & software

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

Common software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Position number: 24633

Date posted: September 22, 2026

Job details

Continuing Full-Time

Full-time: Yes

Permanent: Yes

Work schedule: 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)

Salary: $44.49 to $80.08 per hour ($80,971.80 to $145,745.60 per annum)

Expected Start Date October 5, 2026

1820 hours worked

For more information please contact: Debra Young - [e-mail]

Qualifications

MINIMAL FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor degree from a reputable Canadian university (or equivalent) is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of five years’ experience in administration or other relevant area of expertise is required.
• Background and experience in health or a University environment is required.
• Experience with strategic planning.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Legal background or Public Administration background is a valuable asset.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Office management skills, including efficient time-management, strong organizational skills and skills allowing for effective prioritizing of work are required.
• Strong skills with computers and commonly-used software are required.
• Strong project management skills are required.
• Leadership abilities, including the ability to lead teams and projects and the ability to effectively co-supervise staff are required.
• Ability to work independently, with little direction or supervision is required.
• Ability to work effectively in teams or committees , including the ability to lead such committees, is required.
• Ability to work with a broad spectrum of University employees, from senior administrators to those in entry-level positions is required.
• A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with issues relating to health education preferred.
• Experience or interest in working with a university or other educational institutions preferred.
• Familiarity with the University of Manitoba preferred.

Key responsibilities

POLICY, STRATEGIC PLANNING & GOVERNANCE:

The Director, Planning & Priorities reports to the Executive Director, Rady FHS respecting matters as assigned by the Executive Director including:

Policy

• Along with stakeholders, take the lead in policy development and documentation.
• Development and maintenance of policy repository and development of Faculty policy framework.
• Assist the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Legal Counsel with drafting and reviewing agreements.
• Supervision of Policy Analyst (AA2) role.

Governance

• Development and maintenance of committee terms of reference.
• Development and maintenance of orientation/governance manuals.
• Provide staff support for the development and implementation of governance activities.
• Participate and coordinate development of College or School proposals that impact governance structure.
• Supervision of the Governance Resource Secretary (Senior Confidential Admin EMAPS 5).

Strategic Planning

• Assist with strategic planning and implementation and monitoring of key performance indicators.
• Work with the communication team to ensure regular updating of Rady Faculty of Health Sciences’ strategic framework and process

SPECIAL PROJECTS:

The Director, Planning & Priorities will provide support for other special projects of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, as needed, including the following areas:

• Assisting the RFHS Awards Committee by writing, coordinating and submitting RFHS Awards Committee nominations (not covered by the VPRIO).
• Assisting the preparation of an agency agreements with partner agencies, as may be required.
• Other projects as directed by the Executive Director, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
• May be required to perform related duties not exceeding skills and capabilities as required .

Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.