Indigenous Evaluation Research Assistant

University-of-Manitob; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manitoba is seeking an Indigenous-led Evaluation Specialist to plan and conduct culturally responsive evaluations within the Indigenous health context. This role emphasizes trauma-informed approaches, collaboration with community partners and patients, and dissemination of findings through reports and knowledge mobilization materials.

Candidates should demonstrate strong organization, public speaking and writing skills, and experience with Indigenous evaluation practices and

Responsibilities

• Supports culturally responsive, trauma informed and Indigenous-led evaluation including planning evaluations with partners, patients and community.
• Conducts evaluations under guidance, analyzes data, develops recommendations and shares findings.
• Maintains project timelines, coordinates meetings, and communicates with project partners.

Job description

George & Fay Yee Ctr. Healthcare Innov., Vice-Dean Research

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Position number: 38270

Date posted: October 23, 2026

Job details

New Project Full-Time (Grant Funded)

Full-time: Yes

Permanent: No

Work schedule: 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary: $28.46 to $40.88 per hour ($51,797.20 to $74,401.60 per annum)

Appointment Dates November 23, 2026 to May 23, 2028

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Andrea Toyne - [e-mail]

Qualifications

THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED FOR INDIGENOUS CANDIDATES. APPLICANTS MUST SELF-DECLARE ON THEIR COVER LETTER/RESUME AS INDIGENOUS (FIRST NATION, METIS AND/OR INUIT).

MINIMAL FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree in health, Indigenous studies or social sciences or a related study area with two years = directly related experience required with academic preparation in research methods preferred.
  

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with five years = directly related experience.
  

OR

• Completion of a Community College course in a related discipline with six years = directly related experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum three years’ experience in conducting interviews and/or focus groups, and in qualitative analysis required.
• Minimum three years’ experience with, or knowledge of, applying an Indigenous lens to research and/or evaluation required.
• Experience with patient/public/community engagement required.
• Experience developing and conducting surveys required.
• Experience with and knowledge of Manitoba healthcare system and/or a healthcare environment an asset.
• Experience working on a team that implemented an organizational change effort an asset.
• Experience in evaluation an asset.
• Experience facilitating knowledge mobilization an asset.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and/or understanding of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples protocols and ceremonies, social determinants of health for Indigenous peoples and diverse contexts, cultures, and experiences of and the impacts of colonization and racism is required.
• Excellent organizational skills, public speaking and written communication skills are required.
• Familiarity with and use of MS Office Suite is required.
• Active and empathetic listening skills to gain insight into the experiences, values, beliefs, perspectives, motivations, interests, issues and innovations of community members is required.
• Effective relationship building and facilitation skills to foster collaboration among individuals and groups is required.
• Values antiracism, equity, diversity and inclusion and anti-oppressive practice is required.
• Knowledge of cultural safety and anti-racism frameworks, TRC Calls to Action, etc is required.
• Knowledgeable of Indigenous evaluation practice and standards for ethical research with Indigenous communities is required.
• Knowledge of the competencies identified by the Canadian Evaluation Society related to reflective, technical, situational, management and interpersonal practice is required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently with minimal supervision is required.
• Ability to develop effective partnerships, promote networking and team building, and work effectively as part of a supportive team is required.
• Ability to meet timelines and overall time management is required.
• Ability to develop evaluation reports, articles and presentations for both academic and lay audiences is required.
• Ability to educate, influence and support senior managers, managers and staff not under one’s supervision is required.
• A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of program evaluation methods an asset.
• Familiarity with OCAP, OCAS, Inuit Research Governance as outlined in the National Inuit Strategy on Research, and/or other principles related to Indigenous data governance and sovereignty and experience applying these principles an asset.
• Training in the use of graphic design software and project management software an asset.
• Training in change management and communications to facilitate change an asset.

Key responsibilities

• Supports culturally responsive, trauma informed and Indigenous-led evaluation including:
  • Plans evaluations with support from senior team members (e.g., engages partners, patients and community, literature reviews, develops evaluation purpose, questions, methods, budgets)
  • Conducts evaluations under guidance of senior team members (e.g., data collection and analysis, interpretation, develops recommendations)
  • Shares evaluation findings (e.g., report writing, develops knowledge mobilization materials, presents findings)
• Works closely with the project lead to facilitate timely execution and ongoing maintenance of project timelines, milestones and deliverables
• Conducts regular meetings with project team to facilitate two-way communication of information, issues and challenges; schedules meetings, takes minutes
• Recruits evaluation participants and schedules interviews and focus groups
• Communicates with key partners as required
• Coordinates the required regulatory submissions & approvals for the conduct of the study
• Identifies potential risks and determines appropriate mitigation strategies to resolve and/or elevate as required.
• Assumes accountability for overall functioning of assigned project(s). With the support of Ongomiizwin, contributes to internal decolonizing efforts within the Evaluation Team, supporting practices that advance health equity, cultural safety, and the implementation and use of the Indigenous Healthcare Quality Framework (IHQF), TRC Calls to Action, MMIWG Calls to Justice, and Joyce’s Principle.
• 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.