Department of Psychology

Faculty of Arts

Position number: 38231

Date posted: September 23, 2026

Job details

Proj. Coord., Indigenous Perinatal Wellness - Tech 4 (AESES) New Regular Continuing Part-Time (Grant Funded)

Full-time:

No

Permanent

Yes

Work schedule

17.5 - 35 hours per week

Salary

$26.20 to $37.62 per hour

Expected Start Date

October 19, 2026

Trial/Probation period

840 hours worked For more information please contact: Melissa Duval - [email protected]

Qualifications

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

- Completion of a Community College program in a related discipline is required.
- Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Indigenous studies, psychology, social work, nursing, or a related health/social sciences field is preferred.
- A combination of formal education, lived experience, and/or community-based expertise will be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

- Minimum of three years of directly related experience required.
- Experience working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis communities, organizations, governments, or service providers is required.
- Experience supporting Indigenous-led research, community engagement, program delivery, or knowledge mobilization initiatives is required.
- Knowledge of Indigenous data sovereignty principles, including OCAP®, and distinctions-based approaches to engagement and research is considered an asset.
- Experience collaborating with a multi-person team in an online or hybrid work environment strongly preferred.
- Experience with community-based organizations supporting children and families preferred.
- Familiarity with REDCap or other electronic data capture tools preferred.
- Experience with project budget coordination and/or financial processing preferred.
- Experience with social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) is an asset.
- Experience working with websites or eHealth-related platforms preferred.
- A combination of formal education, lived experience, and/or community-based expertise will be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work respectfully with diverse teams and communities is required.
- Demonstrated understanding of cultural safety, trauma-informed practice, and relationship-centred approaches to working with Indigenous communities is required.
- Ability to build and maintain respectful relationships with Indigenous partners, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community organizations, and diverse stakeholders is required.
- Knowledge of Indigenous health and wellness priorities, including strengths-based and self-determination approaches, is an asset.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills required.
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision required.
- Proficiency in using online communication and collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams, OSF, Slack, Google Docs) required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.

OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:





- Commitment to advancing reconciliation and supporting Indigenous-led approaches to research, learning, and community wellness.
- Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and their relevance to health, research, and community engagement is an asset.
- Must complete research ethics training (CORE) and personal health information training (PHIA).
- Must complete specialized research tools training as required by the project.
- Must successfully transparent a Child Abuse Registry Check.
- Satisfactory work record, including attendance, responsiveness to feedback, and punctuality, required.
- Must complete the 8-week anti-racism training offered by the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba.

Key responsibilities

Project Coordination, Implementation, and Community Engagement

- Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Indigenous-led Perinatal Mental Health Learning Health System (LHS-I) Hub to ensure project activities, timelines, and deliverables are completed in accordance with project objectives and funding requirements.
- Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with Indigenous organizations, community partners, health system leaders, trainees, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and research team members to support project implementation and shared learning activities.
- Organizes and coordinates meetings, advisory groups, governance tables, learning community activities, training events, workshops, and community engagement sessions.
- Supports implementation of learning cycles and quality improvement initiatives by tracking progress, coordinating activities across partners, identifying operational challenges, and supporting solutions.
- Coordinates participant recruitment and retention activities in collaboration with community partners, including the development of recruitment materials, outreach activities, participant tracking systems, and follow-up procedures.
- Coordinates project logistics, including travel arrangements, meeting scheduling, venue bookings, participant compensation, and event planning.
- Maintains ongoing communication with project partners and stakeholders to support relationship-centred and culturally responsive project implementation.

Research Operations, Data Management, and Ethics
- Coordinates research activities in accordance with approved protocols, ethics requirements, Indigenous governance processes, and project timelines.
- Supports the collection, management, quality assurance, and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data using study databases and electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap).
- Monitors study documentation and maintains accurate records of research activities, participant engagement,



recruitment, data collection, and project outcomes.
- Assists with the preparation, submission, and maintenance of research ethics applications, amendments, annual renewals, and related regulatory documentation.
- Supports implementation science and evaluation activities, including coordinating surveys, interviews, focus groups, meeting notes, and other project evaluation processes.
- Ensures research activities align with Indigenous data sovereignty principles and community-specific governance requirements, including OCAP® and related distinctions-based approaches where applicable.
- Assists investigators with data summaries, progress updates, and preparation of reports for funders, partners, and advisory committees.

Knowledge Mobilization, Administration, and Team Support
- Supports knowledge mobilization activities, including the development of presentations, reports, newsletters, social media content, plain-language summaries, briefing notes, and other communication materials.
- Collaborates with community and organizational partners to develop culturally relevant and accessible knowledge products for diverse audiences.
- Coordinates opportunities for reciprocal learning and feedback by organizing stakeholder consultations, community reporting events, and dissemination activities.
- Assists with budget monitoring, expense tracking, participant compensation processes, purchasing, and other financial administration activities related to the project.
- Provides coordination and mentorship support to research assistants, students, and trainees involved in project activities.
- Maintains project records, correspondence, meeting minutes, document management systems, and version control procedures.
- Performs other related duties required to support the effective operation of the research program, including scheduling, procurement, travel coordination, grant support activities, and preparation of project documentation.
- Other duties as assigned.

Additional information

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). If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or (phone hidden). Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

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). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

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