Policy Writer - Quality, Performance and Strategy

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba is seeking a skilled Policy Writer to develop health policies that promote patient-centered care. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least 2 years of experience in policy writing, and strong communication skills. This is a hybrid role with responsibilities including stakeholder facilitation and research, with a focus on ensuring clarity in documentation. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to health care improvements in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in policy writing/development.
• Active member in good standing of an associated regulatory body.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder meetings for policy development.
• Translate complex concepts into user-friendly documents.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication skills

Coordination and organizational skills

Effective facilitation skills

Attention to detail

Research skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy or related field

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SharePoint

Job description

Requisition ID: 392891

Position Number: 20066178

Posting End Date: December 9, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - AD116A 720 McDermot Ave

Department / Unit: SH - Clinical Documentation

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: Non Union

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 09/30/2027

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

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.

Policy Writer - Quality, Performance and Strategy

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in policy writing/development and research an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, public health, public administration, healthcare administration or a degree/diploma in a relevant health discipline required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active member in good standing of an associated regulatory body as appropriate.

Qualifications and Skills

• Exceptional writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly and effectively.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills, with experience in managing timelines and deliverables.
• Effective facilitation skills to lead stakeholder meetings and ensure collaborative policy development.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and precision in policy writing and documentation.
• Excellent research skills, including the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and apply it to policy development.
• Ability to comprehend abstract and complex concepts and translate them into concrete, simple, user-friendly documents.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving, and decision-making within the scope of responsibilities.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft programing including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and SharePoint.
• Relevant professional regulatory requirements.
• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act.
• Personal Health Information Act (PHIA).
• The Health System Governance and Accountability Act.
• Other applicable legislated acts.
• Shared Health clinical protocols, care maps and associated documents.
• Other applicable Shared Health policies, procedures, guidelines, and directives.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings.
• Ability to lift and carry items of up to approximately 10 kg.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your employee handbook.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should selectthe "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

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. Accommodations are 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.