Indigenous Data Sovereignty Program Assistant

University of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group benefits

Pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Manitoba is seeking a Program Assistant to support the Indigenous Data Team under Dr. Amanda Fowler-Woods.

You will help develop and implement a strategic plan for Indigenous data governance and the national network, manage milestones, timelines and budgets, and coordinate resources with HDRN Canada and the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy. Responsibilities include scheduling events, developing processes and templates for communications, activities and products, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in Indigenous health, Indigenous studies, Indigenous data governance, data governance, population health, health sciences, health policy, community health, public health, psychology or related fields with two years of directly related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields with five years of related experience.
• Completion of a Community College course in Indigenous health, Indigenous studies, Indigenous data governance, data governance, population health, health sciences, health policy, community health, public health, psychology or social sciences with six years of related experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and UNDRIP.

Responsibilities

• Experience with project management or coordination required.
• Experience with event organization required.
• Experience with project documentation and navigating administrative processes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in Indigenous health or related field

Job description

The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community - UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM's impact is global.

Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba's Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.

The opportunity:

The program assistant will work under the guidance of Dr. Amanda Fowler-Woods, an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba and Lead of the Indigenous Data Team for the Health Data Research Network of Canada (HDRN Canada). The program assistant will collaborate with an Indigenous Research Associate in developing and implementing a strategic plan for the Indigenous Data Team. This work will involve supporting the development of a national network for Indigenous data governance and sovereignty. The program assistant will support development and operations of the network by managing milestones, timelines and budgets, coordinating resources with HDRN Canada and the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy at the University of Manitoba, scheduling and hosting events, and developing processes and templates for network communications, activities and products.

The qualifications and experience we’re looking for:

• Master's degree in Indigenous health, Indigenous studies, Indigenous data governance, data governance, population health, health sciences, health policy, community health, public health, psychology, social sciences or related fields with two years of directly related experience.

OR

• Bachelor's degree in an Indigenous health, Indigenous studies, Indigenous data governance, data governance, population health, health sciences, health policy, community health, public health, psychology, social sciences or related fields with five years of directly related experience.

OR

• Completion of a Community College course in Indigenous health, Indigenous studies, Indigenous data governance, data governance, population health, health sciences, health policy, community health, public health, psychology, social sciences or related fields with six years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated history of commitment to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), required.
• Knowledge of Indigenous peoples in Canada, required.
• Demonstrated engagement or collaboration with Indigenous partners in the community, academic, clinical, or government settings, required.
• Experience with project management or coordination required.
• Experience with event organization required.
• Experience with project documentation, required.
• Experience with navigating administrative processes, required.
• Knowledge of Indigenous data sovereignty and governance, preferred.
• Formal project management training and experience, preferred.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Independence and self-motivation required.
• Ability to prioritize workload, required.
• Effective communication is required.
• Interpersonal (people) skills required.
• Willingness to learn, required.
• A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
• Willingness to travel for national and international meetings.

Why the University of Manitoba?

Along with being one of Manitoba's top employees, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:

• Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.

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.