Indigenous Initiatives Implementation Manager

The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM's impact is global.

Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba's Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.

The opportunity:

The University of Manitoba is looking for an Indigenous Initiatives Implementation Manager. This position is Reporting to the Associate Vice-President (Indigenous) Students and plays an important role in the implementation, execution, and impact assessment of initiatives and coordination of operational and administrative support for OVPI regarding policies such as the Affirming Indigenous Citizenship, Membership, and Kinship Policy.

Important aspects of this work are privacy, confidentiality, creating a safe space for Indigenous students, faculty, staff, and the wider Indigenous community, developing positive relationships, along with the ability to coordinate, plan, set and meet project targets. To be successful in this role, the manager requires a high level of collaboration, relationship-building, and engagement with a variety of partners to effectively support OVPI and the Time for Action: Truth and Reconciliation Framework. The manager will also need to have strong organizational skills, exercise discretionary decision-making, and establish effective working relations with internal and external partners.

Knowledge and experience with Indigenous cultures, knowledges, and traditions are essential to success in this role.

The qualifications and experience we're looking for:

THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED FOR INDIGENOUS CANDIDATES. APPLICANTS MUST SELF-DECLARE ON THEIR COVER LETTER/RESUME AS INDIGENOUS (FIRST NATION, METIS AND/OR INUIT).

• Undergraduate bachelor's degree is required.
• Five years of directly related experience in post-secondary or non-profit project administration and leadership are required.
• Proven history working in a multi-layered, complex organization is required.
• Extensive experience, knowledge, competency with respect to Indigenous cultures, ways, and histories including ceremony and protocols are required.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations, and governments and people is required.
• Extensive experience in coordination and logistics is required.
• Experience and ability to independently make decisions in a timely fashion is required.
• Experience in building strategic partnerships with external organizations is required.
• Experience in the planning, development and implementation of programs and policies is required.
• Experience leading and managing teams is required.
• Knowledge of UM, the province, and their relationship to Indigenous peoples preferred.- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Visionary thinker with the ability to identify tactful and solution-minded opportunities is required.
• Strong project management skills are required.
• Decision-making, critical thinking, and building strategic partnerships are required.
• Superior organization and prioritization skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise employees is required.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work, set priorities and deadlines, and chair meetings is required.
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) and ability to communicate and present materials in an articulate, knowledgeable, and diplomatic manner are required.
• Ability to write promotional content and develop and execute promotional strategies is required.
• Ability to make sound independent judgments and utilize problem-solving abilities are required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various levels of internal and external contacts required.
• Ability to learn quickly and retain new knowledge, be proactive in learning is required.
• Superior time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in close collaboration and partnership with academic and administrative colleagues, students, alumni, Elders, residential school survivors, and community partners required.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to deal with high demand and/or stressful contacts.
• Must have a strong work ethic and be willing to take the initiative to solve problems and learn new tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate sensitive issues with integrity, professionalism, discretion and tact is required.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem suite of tools including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Teams and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology systems and tools is required.
• Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Why the University of Manitoba?

Along with being one of Manitoba's top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:

• Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.

Apply today through the University of Manitoba's recruitment site, UM Careers:

Closing Date: January 6, 2026

Applications will only be accepted if you apply on UM Careers.

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 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,265.09-$89,971.13 per year

Work Location: In person