NEIHR Program Assistant OA4 (AESES)

UM Careers; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Manitoba seeks a part-time Program Resource Development and Coordination professional for the MB NEIHR program. You will develop materials, coordinate mentorship for Indigenous students, and collaborate with partner organizations to advance health research training.

The role involves engaging with students, senior staff, and faculty, managing timelines, and supporting ethical research processes. Travel may be required in this funding-supported position.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal training program in a related discipline from a recognized institute is required plus three years of directly-related experience.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities or organizations within a research environment is preferred.
• Willing to travel and meet external deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supports creation of program materials, guidelines, and training documents.
• Attends regular staff meetings and provides updates on NEIHR deliverables.
• Recruits mentors and mentees and promotes the mentorship program to Indigenous students.
• Promotes collaboration with Indigenous partner organizations for health research development needs.
• Coordinates education sessions on data sovereignty, research protocols, and knowledge mobilization.
• Develops project evaluation framework with MB NEIHR team and partners.

Skills

Communication

English

Organization

Indigenous engagement

Time management

Leadership

Education

Related discipline credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Position number: 37505

Date posted: September 25, 2026

Job details

New Regular Continuing Part-Time (Grant Funded)

Full-time: No

Permanent: Yes

Work schedule: 21 Hours/Week Tuesday - Thursday

Salary: $24.69 to $33.63 per hour

Expected Start Date October 19, 2026

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Leanne Rajotte - [e-mail]

Qualifications

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Completion of a formal training program in a related discipline from a recognized institute is required plus three years of directly-related experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with First Nations, Métis, Inuit or other Indigenous organizations within a research environment is preferred .
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong communication skills in English (both verbal and written) are required.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete complex secretarial, clerical or basic accounting routines is required.
• Ability in working with Indigenous student in post-secondary environments is required.
• Demonstrated competence in advanced features of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word) required.
• Must be able to identify and maintain confidential information is required.
• Must be able to work autonomously and work on own initiative, setting priorities and making sound independent judgments is required.
• Must be able to work in a team environment is required.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and manage changing priorities is required..
• Must have strong leadership skills exercising good judgement, tact and diplomacy is required.
• Effective time management, decision making, problem solving and organizational skills are required.
• Experience or strong interest in Indigenous health research is required.
• Ability to interact with students, senior level managers and faculty members with the same respect and tact is required.
• Must have be able to demonstrate professional manner at all times is required.
• Ability to meet external deadlines and manage competing deadlines/priorities is required.
• A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required

OTHER JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Willing to travel
  

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Program Resource Development and Coordination

• Supports the creation of program materials, including promotional materials, guidelines, training-related documents and presentations, and award applications.
• Attends regular staff meetings, provides updates and items for discussion pertaining to NEIHR program deliverables.
• Under the direction of the MB NEIHR Principal Investigator and the NEIHR Coordinator, works collaboratively with the research team and project partners to recruit program mentors and mentees, and promote the mentorship program’s opportunities and initiatives.
• Works collaboratively with other UM faculties and staff to promote the Mentorship program to all First Nations, Metis & Inuit students in various years of study.
• Supports the work of collaborating with Indigenous partner organizations (including but not limited to the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba, Manitoba Association of Friendship Centres, Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre, Manitoba Inuit Association, Tunngasugit, Zoongidi Ode) for various initiatives pertaining to their own organization’s health research development needs.
• Supports the creation of tool kits, including sample agreements between Indigenous organizations and University partners, sample budgets, and engagement protocols.
• Support the research team and community partners to coordinate and support educational sessions on relevant topics, such as data sovereignty, research protocols, building health research infrastructure, self-determination, and knowledge mobilization.
• Work collaboratively with MB NEIHR project team and partners, as well as other NEIHR programs across Canada, to develop a project evaluation framework.
• Supports NEIHR-related research activities, evaluations and publications as directed by the MB NEIHR Coordinator.
• Supports the development of and maintenance of the Indigenous health research mentorship programming, including student awards and training/learning opportunities for Indigenous graduate and undergraduate students.
• Supports the recruitment and support of PIKE-Net mentors.
• Helps with the organization and delivery of orientation and training sessions for mentors/mentees.
• Supports the preparation of program documents and materials in support of PIKE-Net programming.
• Supports the communication strategy for the MB NEIHR.
• Help with the ethics applications and other research-related processes for the MB NEIHR project.
• Travel may be required.
• 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.