Indigenous Student Centre
Vice-President (Indigenous)
Position number: 38022
Date posted: July 6, 2026
Indigenous Student Wellness Coordinator - Level 6 (EMAPS)
Continuing Full-Time
Work schedule:
35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Salary:
$36.28 to $50.79 per hour ($66,032.38 to $92,445.33 per annum)
Expected Start Date
August 17, 2026
For more information please contact: Carla Loewen - [email protected] (2042915257)
DUE TO THE SIGNIFICANT CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION, THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED FOR INDIGENOUS CANDIDATES. APPLICANTS MUST SELF‑DECLARE ON THEIR COVER LETTER/RESUME AS INDIGENOUS (FIRST NATION, MÉTIS AND/OR INUIT)
MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Nursing, or Psychiatric Nursing is required
- Must be registered with the appropriate professional regulatory body (e.g., the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba, the Manitoba College of Social Workers, etc.)
- Completion of a Master's degree in a related discipline is an asset
- Completion of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) or other crisis management/response training is an asset
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum three years of direct experience is required, ideally in case management, crisis intervention, and student support or wellness environments in higher education, Public or Community Mental Health or related setting
- Experience supporting diverse or underrepresented student populations is required
- Experience working in a post-secondary setting is required
- Experience developing and delivering workshops is required
- Experience in suicide prevention programs and victim advocacy work is an asset
- Experience liaising with communities, funders, and agencies is required
- Counselling experience is an asset
- Training in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, trauma-informed practice and harm reduction is an asset
- Experience with student financial aid and/or community funding assistance is an asset
- Knowledge and familiarity with the Canadian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics is required
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong assessment and intervention skills are required
- Respect and understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, values and knowledge systems is required
- Understanding of systemic barriers impacting Indigenous students is required
- Must have effective written and verbal communication skills
- Must have exceptional interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and tact
- Proven ability to make independent decisions is required
- Thorough understanding of FIPPA/PHIA legislation and risk management is required
- Strong interpersonal skills that support effective working relationships with administrators, faculty, students and external stakeholders are required
- Skill in generating a variety of approaches to resolving problems is required
- Understanding of community health programs related to mental health and demonstrated competency and sensitivity with respect to mental health terminology and attributes is required
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff and external stakeholders is required
- Must value accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Ability to provide culturally grounded, strengths-based, and trauma-informed support is required
- Ability to assess and respond to risk using sound professional judgement is required
- Ability to develop and adapt individualized student support plans is required
- Ability to provide coordination across multiple systems is required
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries is required
- High level of integrity and ethical decision-making is required
- Strong time management and organizational skills required
- Ability to manage crisis situations and competing demands effectively is required
- Proven ability to use independent judgment and to assess students effectively and discreetly is required
- Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality is required
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:
- This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
- This position may be required to work overtime
- Incumbent must provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check, including a Vulnerable Persons Sector Check
- This position may require some travel for work-related purposes
- Knowledge of University, OVPI and Student Affairs offices and resources
- Knowledge of University regulations, programs, procedures and UM Strategic Planning Framework
- Knowledge of student development theory and best practices in the delivery of services to Indigenous students in a postsecondary environment
- Knowledge of Indigenous ways of knowing and being in relation to student well-being is an asset
- High level of commitment to the University of Manitoba community and to the mission of the Office of Vice-President (Indigenous)
Intake, Triage, and Student of Concern Response Responsibilities
- Receives information as point of contact for those concerned about a student’s behavior or situation
- Conducts interviews with staff and others as needed who are concerned about a student’s behavior or situation
- Identifies and evaluates the concern or student situation and develops an appropriate preliminary response
- Establishes contact with students and conducts interviews to more fully identify presenting concern/situation and supports needed
- Develop a response plan in consultation with the ISC Director, ISC advisor and/or Student Support Case Manager
- Appropriately documents all contacts
- Ensure timely, coordinated responses and continuity of care
- Conducts crisis intervention and follow-up as necessary and provides emergency consultation to students, staff and other stakeholders (where appropriate)
- Works closely with other services to ensure appropriate referrals and follow up of clients
- Occasionally travels to meet students in off-campus settings
Wellness Management, Navigation and Advocacy Referral Services
- Provides direct service to students of concern according to response plan (e.g., problem-solving assistance, referrals, short-term counselling)
- Support students with basic needs, including:
- Housing
- Food security
- Safety concerns
- Provides advice to faculty, staff, and administration regarding students of concern
- Monitors progress of students and adjusts response plan as appropriate
- Coordinates services with other units according to needs (e.g., counseling, health, accessibility, advising, security, advocacy, residences)
- Responds to ‘student in crisis’ situations in collaboration with ISC staff, along with other authorities as appropriate
- Assists with assessment of students’ readiness for return to campus and academic studies
- Liaise with and advocate for students with:
- Indigenous communities and funders
- Community agencies and social services
- Offices such as Human Rights and Conflict Management
- Support sponsorship and funding navigation where applicable
- Re-engage students who may be disconnected or non-responsive
Education, Outreach, and Relationship-Building
- Contribute to the development and delivery of wellness programming on campus
- Develops and maintains a directory of community resources available to students (hospitals, professional health providers, social workers, etc.)
- Develops and maintains a network of Indigenous community resources available to students through relationship building
- Participate in cultural learning opportunities
- Represent the Indigenous Student Centre on various and appropriate institution-wide committees
- Complete projects as assigned by the Director
- Other related duties as assigned
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 204-474-7195. 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.
