Indigenous Interpreter Resource Worker

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health seeks a dedicated professional to support Indigenous health priorities and partnerships within Manitoba. The role emphasizes collaboration with First Nations, Tribal Councils, and Manitoba Indigenous organizations to advance culturally safe health outcomes.

The successful candidate will understand Indigenous cultures and values, communicate effectively, and contribute to reconciliation efforts while working on site at Health Sciences Centre.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; equivalent combinations may be considered.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Experience in Indigenous healthcare priorities and cultures.
• Strong communication and collaboration with Indigenous partners.

Skills

Communication

Healthcare experience

Indigenous health

Indigenous language

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Equivalency considered

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

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Site: Shared Health - Health Sciences Centre

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: Non Union

Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026

FTE: 1.00

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient- centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Experience

• Experience working with provincial Indigenous organizations and agencies such as First Nations, Tribal Councils, Manitoba Inuit Association, Manitoba Métis Federation, Urban Indigenous Associations, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO).
• Lived experience and understanding of Indigenous healthcare priorities, services, and challenges alongside Indigenous culture, protocols, traditions, and values, both within communities and organizations in Manitoba.
• Lived experience and understanding of Indigenous healthcare priorities and practices, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures, protocols, traditions, values, and rights to self-determination.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba Standard, required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the above.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Class 5 driver's license required.
• Access to a vehicle required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficient in written and verbal communication and collaboration, adept at building relationships with Indigenous partners. Skilled in developing and presenting findings to varied audiences.
• Related experience in a healthcare setting.
• Language competency in a specified Indigenous language: one of Cree/Nehinowewin, Ojibwe/Anishinaabemowin or Oji-Cree/Anishininimowin.
• General knowledge of medical terminology/or related experience and ability to interpret same fluently.
• Knowledge or familiarity with Indigenous health issues, population health, and health status of citizens in Manitoba.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action (2015) and Manitoba’s Path to Reconciliation Act (2016).
• Understanding and commitment to the articles set out in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) as a framework for truth and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racism actions, inquests and reports, e.g., Jordan’s Principle, Joyce’s Principle and Brian Sinclair Inquest.
• Ability to interact well with other healthcare. professionals, all levels of staff, patients and families.
• Successful completion of the Shared Health Language Access Program (can be completed within probationary period).
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the Internet.
• Ability to prioritize workload, independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment, including internal/external committee members, staff and colleagues.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain a high-level of confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk extended distances.
• May be required to sit / work at a computer for extended periods of time.

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 in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.