Health Manager

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA); Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

An Indigenous health organization in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Health Manager. The role involves leading health programs and supporting Indigenous women and families. Ideal candidates should have a nursing diploma or equivalent, supervisory experience in health services, and strong project management skills. A competitive salary ranging from $87,000 to $107,574 is offered, alongside comprehensive benefits like a healthcare spending account and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous paid vacation time

Comprehensive benefits program

Ongoing professional development

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of supervisory or management experience in health or mental health services.
• Must be a registered nurse or have an equivalent degree.
• Experience advocating for Indigenous women and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the health programs at ONWA.
• Ensure that all health programs are compliant with governmental standards.
• Integrate public health sciences to promote the health of Indigenous populations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cultural competency in Indigenous health

Project management

Financial planning

Communication skills

Education

Nursing diploma/degree or relevant undergraduate degree

Tools

MS Office Software

Job description

Overview

Why make ONWA your career choice? Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA provides a total rewards package that is generous and supports employees and their family members.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• Additional paid statutory and civic holidays
• 35 hour work week
• Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer
• Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid sick days
• Paid cultural/personal wellness days
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development
• Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses
• Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions
• Paid management days

Vision

At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honour the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community, provincially, nationally and internationally for generations to come.

Scope

The Health Manager will lead, coach and support a group of employees and health programs while ensuring ONWA’s vision, mandate, objectives and Community Member needs are met and align with ONWA’s Strategic Plan.

The Health Manager will be responsible for ensuring all health programs, including the Mindimooyenh Health Clinic, are implemented and managed according to program standards and guidelines. The Health Manager will integrate and share knowledge from public health sciences and primary health care to promote and protect the health of the Indigenous population. The Health Manager will manage, support and work in collaboration with all portfolios in the ONWA to provide the full continuum of health care to ONWA’s Indigenous population.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma/degree, or equivalent from a recognized and accredited program and currently registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario with unrestricted registration as a registered nurse and/or an undergraduate degree in social science/business administration field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Supervisory or Management role, in health or mental health service role.
• Minimum 3 (three) years previous work experience in supporting and advocating for Indigenous women and families.
• Demonstrated administrative and team management experience, with the ability to supervise effectively, foster collaboration, and build respectful professional relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to the Standards and Guidelines set out by the Ministry of Health and professional allied health systems as they relate to the public health practice settings.
• Proficiency in establishing and maintaining therapeutic Community Member relationships with individuals, families, and groups from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge and experience of Indigenous culture, traditions, ceremony and connecting Community Members to cultural practices, with an understanding of historical and jurisdictional issues impacting Indigenous health.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to negotiate, problem-solve, and collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to apply the values of accountability, cost-consciousness, equity, excellence, honesty, innovation, leadership, and teamwork within a health team.
• Demonstrated capacity for reflective practice and ongoing professional development.
• Knowledge of public health systems, Indigenous health care systems, and social determinants of health influencing Indigenous community well-being.
• Strong project management, financial planning, and time management skills, including experience with program/project planning, reporting, and results-based planning.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet strict deadlines under pressure.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision and under pressure.
• Knowledge of Not-For Profit
• Proficient with MS Office Software, internet, and general office
• Ability to travel for work related purposes.
• Reliable vehicle, appropriate vehicle insurance coverage and valid Ontario “G” class driver’s license.
• Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records check; Valid 1st Aid/CPR.
• Cellular phone and internet access
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language is considered an asset
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible working-from-home arrangement if needed; this may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in-office arrangements. This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by ONWA.
• ONWA is committed to implementing measures to protect its Community Members, staff, and other stakeholders from COVID-19. A mandatory vaccination policy is in place; exemptions will be made for valid medical exemptions with proof of exemption required.

Please note, this is an existing role we are looking to fill.

The full salary range for this role is $87,000 - $107,574. ONWA conducts annual performance reviews, and employees may be eligible for salary adjustments based on performance outcomes and available funding.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you would like to learn more about the job, please send us an email at [e-mail].