Pathways and Workforce Development Program Mgr - AA3 (AESES

University of Manitoba; Winnipeg; Vor Ort; CAD 43.000 - 61.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Manitoba is seeking a Pathways and Workforce Development Program Manager to lead regional workforce strategies within the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. This role focuses on engaging underrepresented groups and coordinating pathway activities for accreditation and community outreach.

The candidate will travel to various communities in Manitoba, build partnerships with educational institutions, and design evaluation plans to measure program impact.

Qualifikationen

• Undergraduate degree in social sciences, HR, or healthcare discipline; Master’s preferred.
• Knowledge of university regulations, programs and procedures related to the function.
• Minimum of five years supervisory experience with underrepresented groups, preferably in healthcare.
• Excellent intercultural competences across Manitoba (urban and rural).
• Experience in workforce development, healthcare employment, and youth engagement strategies.
• Experience in workforce or career development with outreach to the community.
• Experience with underrepresented groups; knowledge of customs and cultures.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to development of a representative student body to support a future workforce in regional health authorities.
• Develop a regional workforce strategy and recruitment resources for underrepresented employees.
• Coordinate pathway program activities and lead accreditation efforts for RFHS programs.
• Travel to off-site locations to promote healthcare careers, including First Nation communities in Manitoba.
• Develop and implement an evaluation strategy for Office of Community Engagement activities.
• Build strong relationships with RFHS management, employees and community partners.

Kenntnisse

Intercultural competences

Workforce development

Community engagement

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

Undergraduate degree in social sciences, human resources, or healthcare discipline

Master's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Pathways and Workforce Development Program Mgr - AA3 (AESES

Pathways and Workforce Development Program Mgr - AA3 (AESES

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Position number: 28379

Date posted: November 5, 2026

Job details

Pathways and Workforce Development Program Mgr - AA3 (AESES

Revised Regular Continuing Full-Time (Budget Funded)

Full-time: Yes

Permanent: Yes

Work schedule: 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)

Salary: $31.30 to $44.11 per hour ($56,966.00 to $80,280.20 per annum)

Expected Start Date November 30, 2026

840 hours worked

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

Qualifications

MINIMAL FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Undergraduate degree in social sciences, human resources, or healthcare discipline or a related discipline required, Master's Degree preferred.
• Knowledge of university regulations, programs and procedures as they relate to the function/program.
• Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience working with underrepresented groups preferably within a healthcare related field.
• Excellent intercultural competences across Manitoba (urban plus rural and remote).
• Experience in/and knowledge of Workforce Development functions specializing in Healthcare, employment, workforce development, youth engagement strategies.
• Previous experience in workforce or career development, involving engagement activities and outreach to the community.
• Experience working with the underrepresented groups; knowledge of customs, values, beliefs and traditions.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated experience promoting careers to students, youth and administrators, with the ability to provide information on community resources and encourage them to apply to various training/education programs is required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage interpersonal relationships professionally is required.
• Ability to set goals and meet deadlines under pressure and with changing priorities is required.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills (report writing and presentations) are required.
• Ability to manage tasks and projects involving diverse organizations in the community and internal stakeholders is required.
• Demonstrated strategic problem-solving skills and research experience are required.
• Ability to deal diplomatically, effectively and professionally with all levels of staff is required.
• Liaise with Internal and External contacts of The University of Manitoba and Shared Health is required.
• Must be professional and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times is required.
• Must demonstrate an appreciation of the various communities and cultures and be respectful in dealings with culturally related issues is required.
• Ability to independently and proactively track and report on deliverables to Director and others is required.
• Comfort and adaptability to communicate with diverse stakeholder populations is required.
• Ability to travel via various modes of transportation (car, small plane, helicopter, boat) is required.
• A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference will be given to a candidate from an underrepresented group.
• Access to vehicle.

Key responsibilities

Main Function:

• Contributetothedeve l opmentof arepresentativestudentbodywithinthe university to supportafutu r eworkforce withinthe regional health au t horities that facilitatesgreater inclusion ofunderrepresentedgroups .
• Develop a comprehensive regional representative workforce strategy , including the development and implementation of recruitment resources and tools to promote andsupportrecruitment of underrepresented employees.
• Coordinatethe pathway program and lead activities forac c reditation withregard topathwayprograms {ensuring that RFHS programs arecompliant with accreditation standards, comprehensively documenting pathway programs for accreditation review) .
• Regulartraveltooff-site locations forthepurposeofpromotinghealthcareers including First Nation communitie s withinManitoba . Th i s includesmeetingwithcommunityleaders,youth andeducational institutions.
• Extensive knowledge ofthevariouspath s of entry to achieve a career in health.This includes knowingthe required prerequisites for admissions tovarious post - secondary institutions.
• Develop and implement an eva l uation strategy for the key activities of the Office of Comm u nity Engagement, including service learn i ng, socialaccountabil i tycommittee andpathwayactivities.
• Develops and maintains strongworkingre l ationshipswi th varioussectorsofmanagement,employees,and the communitytoenhance t hecapacitytoattractindividua l s from underrepresentedgroupstocareers in thehealthfield.
• Coo rdin ate RFHS engagementwi th ourcommunitypa r tners toward socialaccountabi l ity, I nc r easing thecommunication between all of the co ll egesofthe RFHS and our communitypartners .
• Promotes a positive public awareness , career options andservices tointerna l andexternal stakeho ldersofthe healthcare system.
• Acts as a resource to increase awareness of the healthcare careers/employment opportunities among underrepresented job seeke r s t hr oughavarie t yofcareerexp l oration,outreachandrecruitment initiatives .
• Adopt cu ltur ally respectful protocols w h en wo rk ing with individuals including Indigenous elders , k nowledge keepe r s, orga ni zations, and community groups .
• Investigate Best Practices from othe r jurisdictions and entities, such asnat i onal and r egional programs, thatperta i n to th egoalsand objectives o f the P athway Programs andWorkforceDeve l opment

EnhanceParticipation in HealthcareofUnderrepres e nted Groups

• Establish andmaintain network s and comprehensive partnershipswith community groups andeducational institutions, withtheintentofpromoting health careersandestablishingvariouspla c ement and practicum initiativesfor students fromunderrepresentedgroups .
• Ensurepathwaya c tivitiesare coordinatedthroughregularcommunic a tionwith stakeholders .
• Develop a feedb a ckmechan i sm toengage with pathway program implement e r s /communitiesengaged in pathway programstoidentifyif pathwayprogramsaremeetingthe needsof thetargeted participant s andthegoal s of the RFHS.
• Identify datasour c e s, establ i shda t a s haring agreements andengage support fordata analys i sto makedata - driven program chang es tomore effectivelyenga g e/supportpriority participant s .
• Developacomprehensiveoutrea c hstrategyforunderrepresentedyouthfortherecruitmentofsummeremployment opportunities,to include communication and evaluation too l s.
• Establishand maintain networks and partnershipswit h stakeholders that supportlong - term investmenttomeet the Representative Workforce needs within healthcare.
• Developaframework for healthcareerpromotion withthegoalofattractingqualifiedmembersofunderrepresented groups to thehealthcare systemfromvariouscommuni t ygroups,andeducat i onalinstitutions,thecreationand delivery of presentations on healthcare career options and the healthcare system, including Workforce Development p rogramgoalsandachievements.Deve l opandimplement plans forcareerexplorationeventsthattarget underrepresented groups andpost-secondarystudents .
• Collaborate w i thCommunity EngagementCo - Leadsto disseminate knowledge of pathway programs nationally and internationally .

Workforce Strategies for Repre se ntation

• Developaframeworkforoutreachactivitiesand participate inthedeve l opmentofprojectsforengagementofa representative workforce,whichincludeawareness presentations , communications, voluntee r ing,employment experiences, re l ationship building, andmentoring.
• Researchesvariousemployment,educationandtrainingoptionsavai lableinthe healthcare system.
• Pa r ticipateinthedevelopmentandmaintenanceoftheWorkforceDevelopmentfunctions , policies and procedures .
• Assistwith referringemploymentopportunitiestoorganizationsthatassist underrepresented groupsand the pub l ic .

EffectiveWorkforceDevelopmentSupport Services

• Maintainaclose partnership andcollaboration Community Engagement Leadstodevelop specificoutcome measures and monitor Pathways Program effectiveness
• Maintain a close partnership andcollaboration with Educational In stitutions,Ongomi i zwin Education, ACCESS program, Manitoba Health Care Providers Network and WRHA/Shared Health, Indigenous Health , Workforce Development to ensure co - ordination of recruitment, andmentors h ip efforts.
• Coordinatepromoteandsupportstudentemployment,internshipopportunitiesandpractica l work experience placements in partnership witheducational programs/institutions.
• Engage managers wit h in various hea l thcares ite s to develop vacancies,recruit,supervise andevaluate placement or practicum opportunities within regional health autho ri ties .
• Maintain acontinuing awareness ofc hanges to both federal andprovincia l legislationpertaining toHuman Resources andWorkforceDevelopmentissuessuchashiringpractices,human rightsandemployee benefits.
• Submit summary ofmeetings andcommittees attended andareport of activities totheDirector, Office of Community Engagement.
• Participateinspecial projects or init i atives uponrequest oftheDirector, Office ofCommunity Engagement.
• Adherestoallsafetyandhealth regulations andsafework practices .
• 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).

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