Director Indigenous Health Workforce Development
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Posted on:
04-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Requisition ID: 391283
Position Number:
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Site:WRHA Corporate
Department / Unit: Office of the COO Indigenous Health
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: Non Union
Anticipated Start Date: 03/02/2026
FTE:1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
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Position Overview
This position highlights the collaborative working relationship between WRHA Human Resources Services and Indigenous Health Programs (Workforce Development). The incumbent will endeavor to enhance the capacity within the region to recruit and retain Indigenous employees in the development of a representative workforce. This position will be:
Focused on the development of strategies and programs that positively influence Indigenous employee retention and advancement in healthcare
Be a resource to facilitate increased Indigenous participation in the WRHA workforce through a variant of activities services Regional projects and organizational change initiatives. The IH-Workforce Development Director supports the development or Indigenous representative workforce strategies across the Winnipeg Health Region.
MAIN FUNCTION:
The IH-Workforce Development Director (IH-WD) supports the commitment of the WRHA in the development of a workforce that is reflective of the Regions Indigenous population. The Director works in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement strategies to enhance Indigenous participation in the health care workforce throughout the region.
Provide coordination and support to the WRHA recruitment and retention efforts including support to appropriate recruitment retention and workforce planning committees. The incumbent will also be responsible for coordinating recruitment efforts and will be responsible for developing updating and distributing materials and tools in support of the recruitment strategies.
This is a designated Indigenous competition that is open to Indigenous applicants. Proof of ancestry will be requested and those selected for an interview will be asked related questions.
Experience
- 5 years of progressively senior management and leadership experience preferably in the public sector.
- 5 years of experience in human resource management including recruitment retention and training. Experience in Indigenous HR management recruitment and retention required.
- Experience in Indigenous Workforce Development with a focus on program development implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with community based traditional Indigenous cultural programs or initiatives with previous experience in managing diversity.
- Experience with or knowledge of enabling health system leaders and teams with applying an Indigenous lens to health operations and exploring ways to provide culturally safe care and to offer traditional Indigenous healing practices as part of health services delivery.
- Demonstrated experience in identifying key performance indicators and conducting comprehensive benefits analysis with respect to Indigenous health.
- Experience in project management and coaching.
- Community development expertise including public engagement & consultation experience.
- Experience building effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders particularly with Indigenous governments organizations and agencies.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- A degree or post-secondary education in human resources business administration or another relevant field required.
- A relevant combination of education experience and competencies will be considered.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Valid drivers license.
Qualifications and Skills
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture and traditions.
- Knowledge of community employment issues and training resources.
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment.
- Strong computer literacy and experience in Manitobas public health care system and services.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre Deer Lodge Centre Golden West Centennial Lodge Grace Hospital Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg Pan Am Clinic River Park Gardens Victoria General Hospital WRHA corporate programs and WRHA community health services.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Development
- Clinical Trials
- Research & Development
- Training & Development
- Grant Writing
- Economic Development
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
- Product Development
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