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WRHA Community Health Services - 425 Elgin Ave - BridgeCare Clinic Department / Unit:

Primary Care Job Stream:

Clinical Union:

CUPE Anticipated Start Date - End Date:

09/11/2026 - 12/31/2026 Reason for Term:

Maternity Leave FTE:

1.00 Anticipated Shift:

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In Person Daily Hours Worked:

7.75 Annual Base Hours:

2015 Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Position Overview

The main function of the Community Health Worker is twofold: individual capacity building i.e., helping clients to help themselves and community development. Experience

Minimum of two years (within the last five years) experience in community-based setting. Extensive personal and/or professional experience working with inner city populations, including those with mental health/addiction issues, the mentally challenged, elderly, immigrants and refugees. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

Successful completion of a related outreach training program preferred. Certification/Licensure/Registration

Requires a valid driver's license and vehicle. Qualifications and Skills

Understanding of community development, individual capacity building, and knowledge of community resources is essential. Understanding of the determinants of health and adult education is an asset. Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting. Ability to initiate and work independently. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.



Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork, collaboration and partnerships. Demonstrates a professional approach in all situations. Proficiency in computer software. Physical Requirements

Not Applicable This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement. 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, Prairie Crocus Manor, 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. 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.

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📌 Community Health Worker (Winnipeg)
🏢 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
📍 Winnipeg