Indigenous Wellbeing Leader - North

Department / Unit:  SH - Provincial Wellbeing

Job Stream:  Clinical

Union:  MAHCP

Anticipated

Start Date:

11/02/2026

FTE:  1.00

Anticipated

Shift:  Days

Work Arrangement:  In Person

Daily Hours Worked:  7.75

Annual Base

Hours:

2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Experience
Minimum of 5 years' experience working in the healthcare delivery system and/or in a directly related role in healthcare.
Previous clinical experience and training in providing trauma informed, systemic, strength-based approaches, and experience in providing the full continuum of Critical Incident Stress Response in both a group and individual setting.
Strong clinical knowledge of mental health interventions, trauma, workplace stress, operational stress injuries, psychological safety in the workplace, and mental health and wellbeing.
Experience and knowledge with the delivery of services and programs that foster equity, diversity, inclusion.
Lived experience and understanding of Indigenous healthcare priorities, services, and challenges alongside Indigenous culture, protocols, traditions, and values, both within communities and organizations in Manitoba.

Experience with providing mental health/psychological supports to individuals and groups, both in person and virtually.
Familiarity with Manitoba’s public health care system and services.
Intermediate skills in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and virtual platforms (i.e., Microsoft Teams) required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Public Health, Health Sciences or a related field).
Completion of Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racism training.
An equivalent combination of education and experiencewillbe considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration
Active member in good standing of an associated regulatory body as appropriate.
A valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle is required.

Qualifications and Skills
Strong clinical skills including consultation, assessment, Critical Incident Stress Response, and trauma-informed care.
Strong knowledge of associated evidence-based best practices and advanced training in Critical Incident Stress Response (CISR) including mental health, trauma, and CISR response and support systems.
Strong coaching and facilitation skills including development and delivery of training to professional audiences and commitment to the recruitment, growth, and development of a regional peer support network.
Demonstrated ability to implement and manage programs within the healthcare system, including the development of supporting documents, processes, procedures, and policies.
Demonstrated effectiveness in change management, with an ability to lead and influence interdisciplinary healthcare professionals at all levels.
Strong and compassionate people leadership skills with the ability to facilitate and negotiate using consultative decision-making processes, foster trust, maintain positive working relationships, and encourage diverse perspectives.
Strong understanding of the value and importance of cross-team collaboration with the ability to act as a consultative partner with various stakeholders.
Ability to exercise high level clinical practice, empathy, and sound judgement in relation to sensitive and confidential matters and information.
Ability to work with front line employees with diverse life experiences with a demonstrated understanding of the impacts of marginalization on…