Program Manager, Family and Community & Dragonfly Support Programs

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Manitoba seeks a Program Manager to oversee community programs and initiatives. Applicants should have 3+ years of experience in program management, excellent communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree. The role involves collaboration with different departments and ensuring alignment with client needs. The workplace values diversity and welcomes individuals from various backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing community-based programs.
• Experience in a unionized environment, preferably in a healthcare facility.
• Knowledge of human resource management and budget management.
• Satisfactory criminal record check and child abuse registry check.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of various programs.
• Participate in program and organizational initiatives.
• Work in partnership with other department managers.
• Align programs with client needs and encourage cross-organization collaboration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Program Manager, Family and Community & Dragonfly Support Programs

Requisition ID: 386326

Position Number: [[cust_PCN]]

Posting End Date: August 28, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Women's Health Clinic

Site: Women's Health Clinic - 603 St. Mary's Avenue & 419 Graham Avenue

Department / Unit: Family and Community & Dragonfly Support Programs

Posting Category: Non-Clinical

Union: Exempt

Anticipated Start - End Date: 09/02/2025 -

Reason for Term:

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings; Standby coverage as required; Weekends

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Daily Hours Worked: 8

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Rotation Calendar:

Evenings and weekends only as needed to support programming, manager on call rotation required

Women's Health Clinic (WHC) is committed to the development of a staff team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage persons who reflect the diversity of our clients to apply. We welcome and encourage applications from all women*, racialized and Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community. We invite applicants who can contribute to the mission, vision and values of WHC, and the achievement of its strategic plan through collaboration and teamwork.

Our Vision, Mission & Values:
WHC provides accessible, woman-centred services, creates strategic partnerships and advocates for system change. We work toward the vision of having equitable health and wellness services within and beyond WHC, delivered through a feminist lens. All our work is guided by our values – choice, inclusion, social justice, innovation and integrity.

Position Summary:
The Program Manager, Family and Community Programs is primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Dragonfly – Pregnancy and Infant loss program, the Mothers Program, and the Health Promotion programs, this includes human resources, program development, scheduling oversight, financial accountability, quality and innovation. They participate in and lead program and organizational initiatives, committees, and functions,
manage the Family and Community Programs Teams, and work in close partnership with other department managers to support the interdisciplinary teams in the department. The Program Manager works with the Leadership team to align programs and services with client needs, integrate services within and outside WHC and encourage cross organization teamwork and collaboration.

Our Requirements:
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented individual. The successful candidate will possess excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills and be able to work to strict deadlines while contributing to a professional working environment.

Candidates must have:
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing community-based programs in a unionized environment, preferably in a community, healthcare facility or hospital; including experience in community development.
• Working with teams in an interdisciplinary and diverse workplace; commitment to principles of anti-oppression and intersectional feminist leadership.
• Superior organizational skills and capacity to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Thorough knowledge of community programs and resources.
• Knowledge of human resource management and budget management.
• Acute sense of communication, people skills and leadership.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Degree at a Bachelor’s level in related discipline, or acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record check, Adult Abuse Registry check and Child Abuse Registry check.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Assets
• A Master’s degree in a relevant sector, health or social services
• Experience working under the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA)
• Knowledge of barriers that impact BIPOC & 2SLGBTQIA communities accessing health care
• Understanding of Quality Improvement practices
• Experience in community development.
• Experience with program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Experience in group facilitation, public speaking and health education.
• Experience in using a healing centered, harm reduction oriented and anti-oppression framework to deliver services.
• Vision for an unsettling process for WHC programs.
• Understanding of the role of settler colonialism on the health and wellness of Indigenous people and clear practice changes that they have implemented to address colonialism and anti-Indigenous racism in the non-profit sector.
• Proficiency in both official languages or other language.

*We use an inclusive definition of “women” and welcome Two-Spirit, genderqueer, trans and non-binary people to Women’s Health Clinic. For more information on our programs and who we serve, visit www.womenshealthclinic.org/whoweserve .