Position number: 38246

Date posted: October 29, 2026

Job details

Existing Project Full-Time (Budget Funded)

Full time: Yes

Permanent: No

Work schedule: 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary: $27.52 to $38.37 per hour ($50,086.40 to $69,833.40 per annum)

Appointment Dates December 14, 2026 to June 9, 2028

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Danielle Lang - [email protected]

Qualifications

Due to the significant cultural requirements of this position, this position is designated for Indigenous candidates who have experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations. Applicants must self-declare on their cover letter/resume as Indigenous (First Nation, Inuit, Metis). The successful candidate will be required to provide documentation confirming their Indigenous citizenship or membership prior to appointment.

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

- Undergraduate bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

- One year of directly-related administrative experience
- Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred:

- Knowledge of the University finance system and Supplier Payment Services
- Experience working with University accounting software (Epic, Concur, Banner)
- Completion of a FIPPA and PHIA training program
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:





- Must have strong Indigenous cultural awareness and knowledge.
- Must be able to work well both independently and collegially as a team member, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to think outside the box and be open to challenges and changes is required.
- Ability to anticipate and resolve problems is required.
- Strong critical thinking skills are required.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality with respect to communications and records to the extent protected under the law and statements of ethical practice is required.
- Must perform all duties in a professional and diplomatic manner.
- Ability to establish and maintain appropriate files, forms, records, databases, archival data files, and distribution lists is required.
- Attention to detail and following instructions is required.
- Must be proficient in multi-tasking to meet multiple deadlines.
- Proven ability to synthesize discussions and capture key decisions and actions through clear, accurate minute-taking is required.
- Ability to synthesize information, take meeting minutes and prioritize work is required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
- High degree of competency in word processing,



spreadsheets, presentations, and online meeting software is required.
- Experience developing and delivering resources, presentations, and workshops is required.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Key responsibilities

- Verify Indigenous citizenship using designated software in a high-volume, time-sensitive, and confidential environment and in accordance with the Affining Indigenous Citizenship/Membership (AIC) Policy.
- Interpret Affining Indigenous Citizenship/ Membership (AIC) Policy during first stages of implementation
- Review, assess, and validate documentation submitted through the AIC online portal, applying established policy, procedures, and professional judgement to determine completeness and eligibility for verification.
- Audit and create reports related to verification and related activities.
- Assist and provide advice and expert guidance to applicants by assisting with policy interpretation, portal navigation, and documentation requirements.
- Assess complex applicant cases, identify discrepancies, and provide recommendations to the Manager on appropriate resolution or next steps.

Administrative Support

- Liaise with University of Manitoba faculties, schools, and administrative units to gather information related to Indigenous programming and supports.
- Develop, maintain, and update a centralized database of contacts, programs, and services relevant to the AIC office.
- Compile, analyze, and gen

📌 Affirming Policy Coordinator (Winnipeg)
🏢 University-of-Manitob
📍 Winnipeg