Quality & Accreditation Consultant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Winnipeg is seeking a qualified candidate to lead quality improvement initiatives and manage organizational change. The ideal applicant will have a post-secondary degree, strong leadership skills, and extensive experience in a health services environment. This is an in-person role with an anticipated start date of November 17, 2025.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in health services managing quality improvement projects.
• Experience with accreditation and organizational change initiatives.
• Familiarity with provincial/national health accreditation standards.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Quality improvement methods

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Post-secondary degree in health or related field

Post-graduate education in organizational change

Job description

Site: Shared Health -Winnipeg Shared Health

Department / Unit: SH - Quality & Accreditation

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: Non Union

Anticipated Start Date: 11/17/2025

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

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.

Position Overview

Experience

• 5 years of experience working in a health services environment managing quality improvement projects or other systemic change initiatives.
• 2 years of experience implementing and managing organizational change initiatives including leading projects and/or supporting accreditation efforts.
• 2 years of experience applying standardized processes related to quality improvement and accreditation processes.
• 2 years of experience working with provincial and/or national standards of health-related industry accreditation programs such as Accreditation Canada or MANCAP.
• 2 years of experience measuring, monitoring and reporting on the achievement of defined quality improvement goals and applying a range of qualitative and quantitative performance measurement analyses, quality improvement methods and tools such as the IHI Model for Improvement, or Lean Six Sigma.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline such as health, business or public administration, engineering, from an accredited educational institution.
• A post-graduate education, formal training in the implementation of organizational change initiatives (e.g. Proci certification or equivalent) and quality improvement (e.g. IHI, Lean), and a professional certification in project management (e.g. Project Management Professional, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent) are assets.
• 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

• Demonstrated mid-to-senior leadership capabilities. The provincial health system in Manitoba has adopted the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings, and to lift and carry items of up to approximately 10 kg.
• Interruptions to respond to questions are common; dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration can be scheduled.
• Travel to other health care facilities throughout the province requiring a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle.

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. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.