Manager, Operations - Minwagoming Centre for Indigenous Health Research and Education

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Ottawa seeks a strategic operations leader for the Minwagoming Centre for Indigenous Health Research and Education. This role oversees day-to-day administration, resource management, and program delivery across UGME, PGME, and related learner supports, ensuring alignment with the Centre's mandate.

The incumbent will translate strategic priorities into coordinated operational plans, fostering Indigenous engagement and partnerships with communities, the Faculty of Medicine, and

Responsibilities

• Operational leadership for day-to-day operations of the Minwagoming Centre for Indigenous Health Research and Education.
• Oversee Indigenous Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) program and related learner supports across UGME, PGME, graduate education, and other programs.
• Coordinate and align operational plans with the Faculty of Medicine's strategic priorities and reconciliation commitments.

Job description

Job Meta Information

Posting Reason: New Position

Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments): N/A

Job Family: Business Operations

# of Open Positions: 1

Faculty/Service - Department: Strategic Planning and Implementation

Campus: Roger Guindon Hall

Union Affiliation: N/A

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/19

Job Details

Job Type: Employee

Hours per week: 35

Salary Grade: Non-Union Grade NM1

Salary Range: $107,503.00 - $134,379.00

Location: Campus: Roger Guindon Hall

Application Deadline: Applications must be received BEFORE 2026/10/30

Position Purpose

Provides strategic and operational leadership for the Minwagoming Centre for Indigenous Health Research and Education and is accountable for its effective administration, resource management, program delivery, and day-to-day operations. Serves as the central operational lead for the coordination and integration of Indigenous academic and learner-related activities across the Faculty of Medicine's educational portfolios, supporting Indigenous learners throughout their educational journey, including Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), graduate education, and other relevant health education programs.

Translates the Centre's strategic priorities into coordinated operational plans and initiatives that advance Indigenous health research, education, reconciliation, and meaningful engagement with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. Supports the Faculty of Medicine's strategic priorities and commitments to reconciliation, Indigenous health, and social accountability through the Centre's programs, services, partnerships, and learner supports.

Ensures the effective integration of people, resources, programs, projects, partnerships, and administrative functions to support a coordinated and cohesive Indigenous learner experience across the Faculty. Fosters collaborative relationships across the Faculty of Medicine, the University, affiliated health-care organizations, Indigenous communities, governments, and external partners.

Specific Accountabilities

• Operational Leadership: Provides leadership for the day-to-day operations of the Centre by developing operational plans, establishing priorities, coordinating activities, monitoring performance, and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of programs, services, and initiatives aligned with the Centre's mandate. Coordinates briefing materials, reports, committee documentation, and operational updates for senior leadership, advisory committees, and external partners.
• Academic and Educational Leadership: Provides strategic and operational leadership for the Centre's academic and educational mandate and oversees Indigenous education and learner-related activities across the Faculty's educational portfolios, including UGME, PGME, graduate education, and other relevant programs. Provides operational oversight of the Indigenous Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) Program and works collaboratively with the Indigenous leaders within the Faculty, program directors, academic and administrative leaders, faculty members, learners, Elders, Knowledge Holders, Indigenous communities, and relevant Faculty and University partners to ensure the effective coordination, integration, and continuity of Indigenous academic programming and learner supports. Leads and supports the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Indigenous health education, curriculum initiatives, learner experiences, faculty development, mentorship, recruitment and retention, and other academic activities, ensuring alignment with the Centre's mandate, Faculty priorities, accreditation requirements, Indigenous ways of knowing, cultural safety, and Indigenous community engagement. Identifies gaps, emerging needs, and opportunities; develops integrated processes, resources, and operational practices; facilitates communication and coordination across programs and portfolios; and monitors learner needs, program outcomes, and operational effectiveness to strengthen Indigenous learner recruitment, admissions, transition, progression, wellness, community connection, and successful completion across the educational continuum.
• Strategic Planning: Leads the implementation of the Centre's strategic priorities through annual operational planning, project management, performance measurement, and continuous quality improvement. Monitors progress toward objectives and recommends operational improvements to enhance effectiveness.
• Partnership and