Join to apply for the Indigenous Initiatives Implementation Manager role at University of Manitoba The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives.

Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. The University of Manitoba is looking for an Indigenous Initiatives Implementation Manager.

This position reports to the Associate Vice‑President (Indigenous) Students and plays an important role in the implementation, execution, and impact assessment of initiatives and coordination of operational and administrative support for OVPI regarding policies such as the Affixing Indigenous Citizenship, Membership, and Kinship Policy. Important aspects of this work are privacy, confidentiality, creating a safe space for Indigenous students, faculty, staff, and the wider Indigenous community, developing positive relationships, along with the ability to coordinate, plan, set and meet project targets. To be successful in this role the manager requires a high level of collaboration, relationship‑building, and engagement with a variety of partners to effectively support OVPI and the Time for Action: Truth and Reconciliation Framework.

Knowledge and experience with Indigenous cultures, knowledges,



and traditions are essential to success in this role. Undergraduate bachelor’s degree is required. Five years of directly related experience in post‑secondary or non‑profit project administration and leadership are required.

Extensive experience, knowledge, competency with respect to Indigenous cultures, ways, and histories including ceremony and protocols are required.

Experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations, and governments and people is required.

Experience in building strategic partnerships with external organizations is required.

Experience in the planning, development and implementation of programs and policies is required.

Experience leading and managing teams is required. Knowledge of UM, the province, and their relationship to Indigenous peoples preferred. Strong project management skills are required. Decision‑making, critical thinking, and building strategic partnerships are required.

Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) and ability to communicate and present materials in an articulate, knowledgeable, and diplomatic manner are required. Ability to write promotional content and develop and execute promotional strategies is required. Superior time management skills, attention to detail,



and ability to work independently required.

Demonstrated ability to work in close collaboration and partnership with academic and administrative colleagues, students, alumni, Elders, residential school survivors, and community partners required. Proficiency in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem suite of tools including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Teams and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to recent technology systems and tools is required. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes: Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.

Competitive vacation time. Employee and Family Assistance Program. Apply today through the University of Manitoba’s recruitment site, UM Careers: Closing Date: January 6, 2026 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).

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Full‑time Administrative and Business Development

📌 Indigenous Initiatives Implementation Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg