Director - Indigenous Health - Workforce Development

**Requisition ID**: 391283

**Position Number**: 20012817

**Posting End Date**: Open Until Filled

**City**: Winnipeg

**Employer**: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

**Site**:WRHA Corporate

**Department / Unit**: Office of the COO Indigenous Health

**Job Stream**: Non-Clinical

**Union**: Non Union

**Anticipated Start Date**: 03/02/2026

**FTE**: 1.00

**Anticipated Shift**: Days;Evenings;Weekends

**Work Arrangement**: In Person

**Daily Hours Worked**: 7.75

**Annual Base Hours**: 2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.
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Position Overview**:

- This position highlights the collaborative working relationship between WRHA Human Resources Services and Indigenous Health Programs (Workforce Development). The incumbent will endeavor to enhance the capacity within the region to recruit and retain Indigenous employees in the development of a representative workforce. This position will be:

- Focused on the development of strategies and programs that positively influence Indigenous employee retention and advancement in healthcare
Be a resource to facilitate increased Indigenous participation in the WRHA workforce through a variant of activities, services, Regional projects and organizational change initiatives. The IH-Workforce Development Director supports the development or Indigenous representative workforce strategies across the Winnipeg Health Region.
- **MAIN FUNCTION**:
The IH-Workforce Development Director (IH-WD) supports the commitment of the WRHA in the development of a workforce that is reflective of the Region’s Indigenous population. The Director works in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement strategies to enhance Indigenous participation in the health care workforce throughout the region.
- Provide coordination and support to the WRHA recruitment and retention efforts, including support to appropriate recruitment, retention and workforce planning committees. The incumbent will also be responsible for coordinating recruitment efforts and will be responsible for developing, updating and distributing materials and tools in support of the recruitment strategies.
- **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.**
- **Experience**:

- 5 years of progressively senior management and leadership experience, preferably in the public sector.
- 5 years of experience in human resource management, including recruitment, retention and training. Experience in Indigenous HR management, recruitment and retention required.
- Experience in Indigenous Workforce Development with a focus on program development, implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with community based traditional Indigenous cultural programs or initiatives with previous experience in managing diversity.
- Demonstrated experience in identifying key performance indicators and conducting comprehensive benefits analysis with respect to Indigenous health.
- Experience in project management and coaching.
- Community development expertise including public engagement & consultation experience.
- Experience building effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly with Indigenous governments, organizations and agencies.

**Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)**:

- A degree or post-secondary education in human resources, business administration, or another relevant field required.
- A relevant combination of education, experience and competencies will be considered.

**Certification/Licensure/Registration**:

- Valid driver's license.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Knowledge of Indigenous culture and traditions.
- Knowledge of community employment issues and training resources.
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment.
- Strong computer literacy and experience in Manitoba’s public health care system and services.

**Physical Requirements**:

- Not Applicable

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.