Role overview

Description

This position has an initial appointment of 2 years.

Location- This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work. Work primarily takes place at Grande Prairie.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Wâpanachakos Indigenous Health Program (WIHP), the Regional Program Lead (RPL) provides strategic, operational, and relational leadership for the advancement of Indigenous medical education, Indigenous learner success, community partnerships, and regional program development across the Northern Alberta Medical Program (NAMP). This position is located in Grande Prairie.

As WIHP's senior regional representative, the RPL is responsible for establishing and sustaining a strong regional presence in Northern Alberta that advances culturally responsive medical education, strengthens Indigenous community relationships, and supports the success and wellbeing of Indigenous learners throughout the medical education continuum.

Working in close partnership with NAMP leadership, Northwestern Polytechnic, Indigenous governments and organizations, Elders and Knowledge Keepers, faculty, learners, health system partners, and regional communities, the RPL develops and implements integrated strategies that embed Indigenous ways of knowing, relational practices, and community priorities throughout regional medical education. The position provides leadership for the planning, coordination, evaluation, and continuous improvement of regional initiatives that support learner recruitment, admissions, retention, wellness, curriculum, faculty development, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

Provides direct leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for regional WIHP staff, including the Community Engagement and Recruitment Coordinator, and other regional staff as positions evolve.
Leads the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of WIHP programming, including curriculum development and implementation, throughout Northern Alberta in alignment with the WIHP Strategic Plan and Faculty priorities.
Establishes regional priorities and implementation plans that respond to emerging needs of Indigenous learners, communities, faculty, and partners.
Serves as the primary operational liaison between WIHP, NAMP, Northwestern Polytechnic, and regional partners, ensuring alignment between regional priorities and provincial strategic objectives.
Oversees regional operational and travel budgets, resource allocation, and financial stewardship, ensuring responsible use of program resources while supporting future program growth.
Develops business cases, operational plans, and proposals to support regional expansion, sustainability, and new initiatives.
Establishes regional operational processes, maintains accurate program records, and ensures timely reporting of key performance indicators, program outcomes, and financial information to support strategic planning and continuous improvement.
Represents WIHP on regional leadership committees and advises the Executive Director on emerging regional opportunities, risks, and priorities.

Qualifications

Normally holds an undergraduate degree and/or professional designation or has equivalent qualifications and experience.
Graduate degree preferred in Education, Health Sciences, Indigenous Governance, Public Administration or related field.
Minimum 7–10 years progressively responsible leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary initiatives.
Experience supervising or providing functional leadership to staff.
Must be First Nations, Métis, or Inuit.

Application Instructions

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This role requires confirmation of First Nation, Métis or Inuit membership or citizenship. Selected applicants will be asked for documentation prior to attending an interview.

This position offers a comprehensivebenefits packagewith an annual salary range of $83,195 to $114,418.

The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed bySchedule Eof the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.