Chief Provincial Psychiatrist

Chief Provincial Psychiatrist

Regular/full-time

Housing, Addictions and Homelessness

Chief Provincial Psychiatrist Office

Winnipeg, MB

Closing Date:
July 5, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drive a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Manitoba's Department of Housing, Addictions and Homelessness is seeking a Chief Provincial Psychiatrist (CPP) to join our senior leadership team. In addition to the primary responsibility of the overall management of the CPP Office, this position will be a key member of the leadership team offering clinical and system‑level expertise and consultation to the department in order to drive system‑level service enhancements within the provincial mental health and addictions system.

The CPP will also play a key consultative role in the implementation of an integrated, whole-of-government approach that will provide enhanced access to mental health and addictions services and aims to improve life outcomes for Manitobans.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Mental Health, Wellness and Recovery, the Chief Provincial Psychiatrist carries out required statutory and non‑statutory functions to protect, preserve and promote the mental health of Manitobans.

• Provision of expert consultation, interpretation and advice on mental health practice, programming, policy and legislation to influence the planning and development of comprehensive, transparent, balanced and integrated mental health services to maximize the mental health and social functioning of Manitobans.
• Management of the Office of the CPP including developing budget estimates, setting operational goals and priorities, and establishing required policies and procedures.
• Administration and application of the comprehensive provisions of the Mental Health Act (the Act), including issuing and cancelling orders of committeeship, appointing the Public Guardian and Trustee as committee of an incapable person’s property and personal care, issuing authorisations of transfer between psychiatric facilities, promoting proper interpretation and application of the provisions of the Act and exercising specified powers under the Act.
• Provision of informational sessions for stakeholders regarding the provisions of the Act.
• Administration and coordination of the Career Program in Psychiatry in promoting the recruitment and retention of psychiatrists in the province.
• Maintenance of collaborative working linkages with the Regional Health Authorities and relevant professional and regulatory bodies.
• In alignment with the strategic direction of the Department of Mental Health, Wellness and Recovery, and in collaboration with other mental health and administrative leaders, the CPP will participate in and drive system‑level improvement initiatives in order to influence the changes required to maximize the mental health and wellness of Manitobans.

• Experience as a senior management physician with comprehensive clinical and administrative experience in psychiatry and mental health.
• Strong understanding of the mental health sector and related legislation in Manitoba, including the Mental Health Act, the Personal Health Information Act, the Vulnerable Persons Living with a Mental Disability Act, the Addictions Foundation Act and the Youth Drug Stabilization Act.
• Strong understanding of current best practices in psychiatric and mental health practice and programming.
• Strong leadership skills to provide clear vision and direction to staff and ensure a whole‑of‑government approach to mental health and recovery.
• Excellent problem‑solving and…