Patient Engagement (PE) Coordinator - Tech 5 (AESES)
George & Fay Yee Ctr. Healthcare Innov., Vice-Dean Research

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Position number: 38251

Date posted: October 7, 2026

Job details
Patient Engagement (PE) Coordinator - Tech 5 (AESES)

New Regular Continuing Full-Time (Grant Funded)

Full-time: Yes Permanent: No Work schedule: 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) Salary: $28.46 to $40.88 per hour ($51,797.20 to $74,401.60 per annum) Appointment Dates November 2, 2026 to May 1, 2028 Trial/Probation period: 840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Andrea Toyne - [email protected]

Qualifications
MINIMAL FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Masters degree in a related study area with two years in health science, social sciences, community health, public health, health administration, communications = directly-related experience.

OR

Bachelors degree in a related discipline with five years = directly-related experience.

OR

Completion of a Community College course in a related discipline with six years = directly-related experience.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 3 years' experience in coordinating projects, programs, educational activities, meetings or events involving multiple partners or stakeholders/rightsholders.

Work experience in a health research, non-profit, community-based research, educational, communications or health care setting is required.

Experience supporting or participating in meetings, workshops, consultations or other group engagement activities is required.

Experience working with patients, caregivers, community members or people with lived and living experience in advisory, partnership or decision‑making roles is required.

Experience with patient-oriented, community-engaged, or participatory research is an asset.

Experience with facilitation or co‑facilitation is an asset.

Education or training related to health research, patient and public engagement, community engagement, patient-oriented research or a related area is an asset.

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, caregivers, community members, researchers, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders/rightsholders is required.

Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, including the ability to establish and maintain respectful, team-oriented relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives is required.

Demonstrated ability to listen effectively and respond sensitively to the knowledge, perspectives and needs of patient and public partners is required.





Ability to prepare clear, accessible communications, presentations, meeting materials and educational resources for a variety of audiences is required.

Ability to support and participate effectively in meetings, workshops, webinars and other group activities is required.

Ability to navigate differing perspectives and contribute to inclusive and respectful environments for dialogue and collaboration is required.

Foundational knowledge of patient and public engagement principles, practices and approaches within health research is required.

General knowledge of the health research process and opportunities for patient and public engagement across the research lifecycle is required.

Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision is required.

Demonstrated organizational and critical‑thinking skills, including the ability to manage multiple activities, meet firm timelines and prioritize work is required.

Ability to work collaboratively with researchers and patient/public partners to support meaningful, inclusive and accessible engagement is required.

Ability to support the collection, tracking and synthesis of engagement and program evaluation information is required.

Ability to identify and summarize relevant patient engagement evidence, resources and promising practices is required.

Ability to exercise sound judgment, work within scope and seek guidance when appropriate is required.

Interest and demonstrated capacity to develop progressively stronger skills in engagement planning, consultation, facilitation and evaluation is required.

A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

Foundational knowledge of equity-oriented, culturally safe and trauma‑informed approaches to engagement an asset.

Key responsibilities

Supports the planning, coordination and delivery of patient and public engagement activities in health research and supports the meaningful involvement of patients, caregivers, community members and members of the public in health research planning and decision‑making.

Coordinates and implements the PREPPP Award program, including promotion, application and review processes, communications, award activities and follow up.

Coordinates and implements Patient and Public Engagement Lunchtime Learning Series (PELL),



including speaker liaison, scheduling, webinar logistics, promotion and materials.

Leads reporting and evaluation related to the PREPPP Award Program and PELL.

Supports the recruitment, orientation, communication and ongoing involvement of patient and public partners participating in research and engagement initiatives.

Contributes to education, resource development, evaluation and continuous improvement related to patient and public engagement.

Develops skills in engagement planning, consultation and facilitation through progressively more complex responsibilities, mentorship and experience.

Develops and maintains respectful working relationships with patient/public partners, researchers, community organizations and other collaborators.

Contributes to development of engagement plans, meeting materials, presentations, educational resources and other patient and public engagement tools.

Participates in engagement meetings and activities and, with appropriate mentorship and experience, co‑facilitates or facilitates meetings, workshops and engagement sessions.

Supports inclusive, accessible, culturally safe, equity‑oriented and trauma‑informed approaches to engagement.

Maintains program records and contributes to tracking, evaluation, reporting and continuous quality improvement.

Maintains awareness of emerging practices and resources in patient‑oriented research and patient and public engagement.

Participates in team planning and contributes to other Patient and Public Engagement initiatives as required.

May be required to perform related duties not exceeding skills and capabilities as required.

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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📌 Patient Engagement Coordinator (Manitoba)
🏢 George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation
📍 Manitoba