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Indigenous Designated Psychosocial Clinician II- Repost
CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 211-26-71470

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: McCharles

Union: MAHCP

Hiring Status: Permanent

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: D ays

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Job Summary:

CancerCareManitoba (CCMB) provides health services in facilitieslocatedon the treaty territories and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg,Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Denesuline,Nehethowuk,Ininiwak,NêhiyawakNations and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We acknowledge northern Manitoba includes lands that were and are the ancestral lands of the Inuit. We acknowledge harms and dedicate ourselves to building relationships and collaborating with First Nations,Inuitand Métis people. Through this commitment, and rooted in Truth and Reconciliation, we will improve health experiences and outcomes for IndigenousPeoples.

CancerCareManitoba (CCMB) recognizes the importance of building an exemplary health carelabourforce that is inclusive and reflective of the population it serves. We are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices, including increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels of our workforce. We encourage First Nations,Inuitand Métis individuals to apply.

CancerCareManitoba upholds legislation and guidance calls and provincial commitments in the following foundational documents:

The Path to Reconciliation Act

Truth and Reconciliation Principles of Reconciliation

Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous PeoplesArticles

What we learned to date report on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan

National Inquiry Calls for Justice

Health System Commitment to Disrupt and Dismantle Racism

Reporting to the Program Manager –Hope & Healing Programand with guidance from the Clinical Lead, Psychosocial Oncology Program, the Psychosocial Oncology Clinician II provides psychosocial consultation, clinical assessment, clinical intervention,



and counselling services to adult and pediatric oncology patients and families atCancerCareManitoba. This role has a particular focus on supporting patients who experience barriers toequitableaccess to cancer care.

The Psychosocial Oncology Clinician II provides culturally safe, trauma– and violence–informed care that recognizes and responds to the social, cultural, and structural factors that affect the health and wellbeing of people living with cancer. Working as part of the interdisciplinary oncology team, this role activelyparticipatesin departmental education and research programs and contributes to a welcoming,equitable, and culturally safe care environment atCancerCareManitoba.

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. We invite applicants to self-identify within their cover letter and/or resume.

Qualifications:

Required:

Level of Formal Education & Experience

Master’s degree in Social Work, clinical counselling, or an associated discipline from an accredited educational institution

A clinical internship or field placement from an accredited program

Completion of Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racism training

Minimum three (3) years of clinical counselling or psychosocial consultation experience within the last 5 years

Understanding of and experience working to address the impacts of colonization, systemic racism, and historical trauma on the health and wellbeing of impacted individuals and communitiesis preferred

Experience working with Indigenous communities and/or other equity-deserving populations is an asset

An acceptable equivalent combination of education,trainingand experience – including lived experience – will be considered

Skills and Abilities

Expertisein psychosocial consultation, clinical assessment, clinical intervention, and counselling within an interdisciplinary health care workplace

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with health care providers, community organizations, and service partners to support patient care

Extensive knowledge of community resourcesavailableto support cancer patients and their families

Demonstrated understanding of health equity, social determinants of health,



and structural barriers—including systemic racism and the impacts of colonization—that may affect access to care and treatment

Knowledge of culturally secure care principles and the ability to provide respectful and responsive care to individuals from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples with distinct histories,culturesand relationships to land and community

Knowledge of trauma- and violence-informed care and the ability to apply these principles in patient interactions and care planning

Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention and assessing complex psychosocial or high-risk situations

Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills

Proficiencywith Microsoft Office programs as well as other software (e.g., ARIA, EPR, RL6, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to interact with patients, families, and colleagues in a sensitive, respectful, and qualified manner

Ability to work ethically, with integrity anda high levelof confidentiality,in accordance withprofessional standards, legislation, and organizational policies

Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action (2015) and Manitoba’sPath to Reconciliation Act (2016)

Knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racism actions,inquestsand reports, e.g., Jordan’s Principle, Joyce’s Principle and Brian Sinclair Inquest.

Required Licenses, Registrations, Designations

Must be registered or eligible for, and maintain registration with, an appropriate Manitoba or Canadian professional licensing body.

Physical Requirements

Ability to travel between sites isrequired

May encounter situations of heightened distress or conflict involving patients, families, or colleagues

May be occasionally b e requiredto work extended hours

Other

Must have satisfactory employment record

Must be legally able to work in Canada

Ability to speak French is considered an asset

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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📌 Indigenous Designated Psychosocial Clinician II- Repost (Manitoba)
🏢 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
📍 Manitoba