Vice-Dean Indigenous

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Position number: 28379

Date posted: November 5, 2026

Job details

Pathways and Workforce Development Program Mgr - AA3 (AESES

Revised Regular Continuing Full-Time (Budget Funded)

Full time:

Yes

Permanent:

Yes

Work schedule:

35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)

Salary:

$31.30 to $44.11 per hour ($56,966.00 to $80,280.20 per annum)

Expected Start Date

November 30, 2026

Trial/Probation period:

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Leanne Rajotte - [email protected]

Qualifications

MINIMAL FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED:

- Undergraduate degree in social sciences, human resources, or healthcare discipline or a related discipline required, Master's Degree preferred.
- Knowledge of university regulations, programs and procedures as they relate to the function/program.

EXPERIENCE:

- Three years of directly-related administrative experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience working with underrepresented groups preferably within a healthcare related field.
- Excellent intercultural competences across Manitoba (urban plus rural and remote).
- Experience in/and knowledge of Workforce Development functions specializing in Healthcare, employment, workforce development, youth engagement strategies.
- Previous experience in workforce or career development, involving engagement activities and outreach to the community.
- Experience working with the underrepresented groups; knowledge of customs, values, beliefs and traditions.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Demonstrated experience promoting careers to students, youth and administrators, with the ability to provide information on community resources and encourage them to apply to various training/education programs is required.
- Ability to work as part of a team and manage interpersonal relationships professionally is required.
- Ability to set goals and meet deadlines under pressure and with changing priorities is required.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills (report writing and presentations) are required.
- Ability to manage tasks and projects involving diverse organizations in the community and internal stakeholders is required.
- Demonstrated strategic problem-solving skills and research experience are required.
- Ability to deal diplomatically, effectively and professionally with all levels of staff is required.
- Liaise with Internal and External contacts of The University of Manitoba and Shared Health is required.
- Must be professional and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times is required.
- Must demonstrate an appreciation of the various communities and cultures and be respectful in dealings with culturally related issues is required.
- Ability to independently and proactively track and report on deliverables to Director and others is required.
- Comfort and adaptability to communicate with diverse stakeholder populations is required.
- Ability to travel via various modes of transportation (car, small plane, helicopter, boat) is required.
- A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Preference will be given to a candidate from an underrepresented group.
- Access to vehicle.

Key responsibilities

Main Function:

- Contribute to the development of a representative student body within the university to support a future workforce within the regional health authorities that facilitates greater inclusion of underrepresented groups.
- Develop a comprehensive regional representative workforce strategy,



including the development and implementation of recruitment resources and tools to promote and support recruitment of underrepresented employees.
- Coordinate the pathway program and lead activities for accreditation with regard to pathway programs {ensuring that RFHS programs are compliant with accreditation standards, comprehensively documenting pathway programs for accreditation review).
- Regular travel to off-site locations for the purpose of promoting health careers including First Nation communities within Manitoba. This includes meeting with community leaders, youth and educational institutions.
- Extensive knowledge of the various paths of entry to achieve a career in health. This includes knowing the required prerequisites for admissions to various post-secondary institutions.
- Develop and implement an evaluation strategy for the key activities of the Office of Community Engagement, including service learning, social accountability committee and pathway activities.
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships with various sectors of management, employees, and the community to enhance the capacity to attract individuals from underrepresented groups to careers in the health field.
- Coordinate RFHS engagement with our community partners toward social accountability, Increasing the communication between all of the colleges of the RFHS and our community partners.
- Promotes a positive public awareness, career options and services to internal and external stakeholders of the healthcare system.
- Acts as a resource to increase awareness of the healthcare careers/employment opportunities among underrepresented job seekers through a variety of career exploration, outreach and recruitment initiatives.
- Adopt culturally respectful protocols when working with individuals including Indigenous elders, knowledge keepers, organizations, and community groups.
- Investigate Best Practices from other jurisdictions and entities, such as national and regional programs, that pertain to the goals and objectives of the Pathway Programs and Workforce Development

Enhance Participation in Healthcare of Underrepresented Groups

- Establish and maintain networks and comprehensive partnerships with community groups and educational institutions, with the intent of promoting health careers and establishing various placement and practicum initiatives for students from underrepresented groups.
- Ensure pathway activities are coordinated through regular communication with stakeholders.
- Develop a feedback mechanism to engage with pathway program implementers/communities engaged in pathway programs to identify if pathway programs are meeting the needs of the targeted participants and the goals of the RFHS.
- Identify data sources, establish data sharing agreements and engage support for data analysis to make data-driven program changes to more effectively engage/support priority participants.
- Develop a comprehensive outreach strategy for underrepresented youth for the recruitment of summer employment opportunities, to include communication and evaluation tools.
- Establish and maintain networks and partnerships with stakeholders that support long-term investment to meet the Representative Workforce needs within healthcare.
- Develop a framework for health career promotion with the goal of attracting qualified members of underrepresented groups to the healthcare system from various community groups,



and educational institutions, the creation and delivery of presentations on healthcare career options and the healthcare system, including Workforce Development program goals and achievements. Develop and implement plans for career exploration events that target underrepresented groups and post-secondary students.
- Explore opportunities to acknowledge/celebrate pathway program participants and organizers.
- Collaborate with Community Engagement Co-Leads to disseminate knowledge of pathway programs nationally and internationally.

Workforce Strategies for Representation

- Develop a framework for outreach activities and participate in the development of projects for engagement of a representative workforce, which include awareness presentations, communications, volunteering, employment experiences, relationship building, and mentoring.
- Researches various employment, education and training options available in the healthcare system.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of the Workforce Development functions, policies and procedures.
- Assist with referring employment opportunities to organizations that assist underrepresented groups and the public.

Effective Workforce Development Support Services

- Maintain a close partnership and collaboration Community Engagement Leads to develop specific outcome measures and monitor Pathways Program effectiveness
- Maintain a close partnership and collaboration with Educational Institutions, Ongomiizwin Education, ACCESS program, Manitoba Health Care Providers Network and WRHA/Shared Health, Indigenous Health, Workforce Development to ensure co-ordination of recruitment, and mentorship efforts.
- Coordinate promote and support student employment, internship opportunities and practical work experience placements in partnership with educational programs/institutions.
- Engage managers within various healthcare sites to develop vacancies, recruit, supervise and evaluate placement or practicum opportunities within regional health authorities.
- Maintain a continuing awareness of changes to both federal and provincial legislation pertaining to Human Resourcesand Workforce Development issues such as hiring practices, human rights and employee benefits.

General Reporting and Professional Development

- Submit summary of meetings and committees attended and a report of activities to the Director, Office of Community Engagement.
- Participate in special projects or initiatives upon request of the Director, Office of Community Engagement.
- Adheres to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices.
- 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.

📌 Pathways and Workforce Development Program Mgr(AESES (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg