Manager of Health Services (Contract – Replacement)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Organization: Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary Contract (possibility of extension)

Salary Range: $105,000 to $110,000

The Opportunity

Are you a collaborative leader who is passionate about Indigenous health and community-led care? We are looking for an experienced Manager of Health Services to join our leadership team at Wabano for a contract replacement term.

In this role, you will not just be managing a department; you will be a key part of our mission to provide culturally safe, integrated, and client-centered care. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will guide our diverse health services—including primary care and community programs—ensuring our teams have the support they need to provide the best possible care for our community. A big part of your journey here will be helping us grow our inter-professional primary care team, making sure our services feel seamless and deeply connected to the people we serve.

We are looking for someone who can offer a steady hand to stabilize operations while keeping our momentum going on important growth and system integration projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead with Heart: Provide strategic and operational oversight for our Health Services programs, ensuring they align with our community’s needs.
• Grow the Team: Lead the expansion of our primary care team, fostering a culture of collaboration and inter-professional support.
• Ensure Quality: Keep our services running smoothly and at a high standard, making sure different programs work together effectively.
• Support Our Staff: Work closely with multidisciplinary staff and other Directors to ensure we are delivering coordinated, holistic care.
• Build Connections: Strengthen our ties with community partners and health system allies to improve access and equity for our clients.

What You Bring to the Circle

Education & Experience

• A Master’s degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field
• Registration with a relevant regulatory body.
• 3–6 years of leadership experience in community health or primary care.
• A proven track record of supervising multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience supporting team-based care models is a huge plus!

Knowledge & Skills

• A deep, genuine understanding of health equity, Indigenous health, and what it means to provide culturally safe care.
• The ability to lead effectively during times of growth and change.
• Strong skills in financial management and program operations.
• A natural ability to build relationships and communicate clearly with a variety of people.

Why Join the Wabano Team?

When you work at Wabano, you are part of a community. You’ll have the chance to lead meaningful work that directly impacts the health and well-being of the urban Indigenous community in Ottawa. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who are all committed to health system transformation and creating a more equitable future.

Additional Requirements:

• Proficiency in English.
• A valid Vulnerable Sector Police Check.

How to Apply

First Nations, Inuit or Métis candidates will be given priority, please self-identify.

Please send your application to jobs@wabano.com, including a cover letter and resume. Apply early — this position will remain open until filled.

Wabano is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Preference will be given to candidates of Indigenous ancestry (please self-identify in your application). Wabano is dedicated to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or interview, please let us know if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Our hiring team reviews all applications; Wabano does not use artificial intelligence tools or artificial intelligence-enabled applications to screen or select candidates.