Indigenous Social Worker

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 212- 26 -71470

Posting End Date: June 25, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: McCharles

Department: Psychosocial Oncology

Union: MAHCP

Hiring Status: Permanent

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $44.294, $46.305, $48.407, $50.605, $52.900, $54.487.

Job Summary:

CancerCare Manitoba provides health services in facilities located on the treaty territories and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Denesuline, Nehethowuk, Ininiwak, Nêhiyawak Nations and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We acknowledge northern Manitoba includes lands that were and are the ancestral lands of the Inuit. We acknowledge harms and dedicate ourselves to building relationships and collaborating with First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.  Through this commitment and rooted in truth and reconciliation, we will improve health experiences and outcomes for Indigenous people.

CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) recognizes the importance of building an exemplary health care labour force that is inclusive and reflective of the population it serves.

CCMB is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. This includes a commitment to increasing representation of Indigenous people at all levels of our workforce. We encourage Indigenous individuals to apply.

CancerCare Manitoba upholds legislation and guidance calls and provincial commitments in the following foundational documents:

• The Path to Reconciliation Act 


• Truth and Reconciliation Principles of Reconciliation 


• Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action


• UNDRIP Articles


• What we learned to date report on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act


• The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan


• National Inquiry Calls for Justice


• Health System Commitment to Disrupt and Dismantle Racism

THIS IS A DESIGNATED INDIGENOUS COMPETITION THAT IS OPEN TO INDIGENOUS APPLICANTS. Proof of ancestry will be requested, and those selected for an interview will be asked related questions. We invite applicants to self-identify within their cover letter and/or resume.

Reporting to the Program Manager – Patient and Family Support Services, and with guidance from the Clinical Lead, Psychosocial Oncology Program, the Indigenous Social Worker provides assessment, service navigation, and case management services to adult and pediatric oncology patients and families. This role has a particular focus on supporting Indigenous patients and others who experience barriers to equitable access to cancer care.

The Indigenous Social Worker provides culturally safe, trauma– and violence–informed support to patients and families, identifying and addressing social, cultural, financial, and systemic factors that may affect access to care and treatment. This role plans, advocates, and coordinates supports by collaborating with internal CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) teams, external partners, Indigenous communities and organizations, and social service agencies to help patients navigate complex health and social systems.

The Indigenous Social Worker develops and sustains relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, and partners to support continuity of care and culturally responsive service delivery. This role also contributes to internal decolonizing efforts at CancerCare Manitoba, supporting practices and processes that advance health equity, cultural safety, and the implementation of calls to action from Truth and Reconciliation, Joyce’s Principle, and the Brian Sinclair Inquest.

Working as part of the interdisciplinary oncology team, the Indigenous Social Worker supports patients throughout their cancer journey and contributes to a welcoming, equitable, and culturally safe care environment at CancerCare Manitoba.

This role directly supports the health and well-being of Indigenous patients, families, and communities by ensuring they have access to culturally safe and responsive cancer care. The Indigenous Social Worker also supports equity-deserving individuals and families across the oncology program who face systemic barriers to care.

CCMB is committed to taking critical steps to end racism in all forms. This includes prioritizing actions that address the realities and harms of Indigenous racism and move toward truth and reconciliation and healing.

CCMB is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. This includes a commitment to increasing representation of Indigenous people at all levels of our workforce. We encourage Indigenous individuals to apply.

Qualifications:

Required:

Level of Formal Education & Experience

• Bachelor or Master of Social Work from an accredited educational institution


• Completion of, or demonstrated commitment to completing, Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racism training


• 2 years of related social work experience in the last 5 years


• Experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations, or governments in Manitoba is an asset


• Experience with, or knowledge of, applying an Indigenous lens to health care delivery and exploring ways to provide culturally safe and responsive care

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in psychosocial assessment, consultation, case management, and counselling within an interdisciplinary health care environment


• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with health care providers, community organizations, and service partners to support patient care


• Extensive knowledge of community resources and social service systems available to support patients and families in urban, rural and remote communities


• Ability to apply knowledge of available resources to support patients and families in navigating complex health and social service systems


• Demonstrated understanding of health equity, social determinants of health, and structural barriers—including systemic racism and the impacts of colonization—that may affect access to care and treatment


• Knowledge of culturally safe care principles and the ability to provide respectful and responsive care to individuals from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples with distinct histories, cultures and relationships to land and community


• Knowledge of trauma- and violence-informed care and the ability to apply these principles in patient interactions and care planning


• Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention and assessing complex psychosocial or high-risk situations


• Excellent interviewing and communication skills, written and verbal


• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing demands


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs as well as other software (e.g. ARIA, EPR, RL6, etc.)


• Demonstrated ability to interact with people in a sensitive, respectful and professional manner


• Ability to work ethically, with integrity and a high level of confidentiality, in accordance with professional standards, legislation and organizational policies


• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of reconciliation as outlined in Manitoba's Path to Reconciliation Act (2016) and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)


• Knowledge and appreciation of the unique histories, cultures, traditions, and community structures of Indigenous Peoples in Manitoba; lived experience and connection to Indigenous community is recognized as a strength


• Knowledge of Indigenous-specific health programs, benefits, and jurisdictional considerations relevant to Indigenous patients and families, including Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB), Indigenous Services Canada programs, and Jordan's Principle


• Demonstrated knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), Joyce's Principle, the Brian Sinclair Inquest, and their implications for health care delivery to Indigenous Peoples


• Working knowledge of, or experience working with, Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities in Manitoba, including First Nations, Tribal Councils, Manitoba Inuit Association, Manitoba Métis Federation, urban Indigenous organizations, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Southern Chiefs' Organization (SCO), and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO)

Required Licenses, Registrations, Designations

• Must be registered or eligible for, and maintain licensure, to practise as a Social Worker in the province of Manitoba

Physical Requirements

• May be required to hold a valid Manitoba driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle


• May encounter situations of heightened distress or conflict involving patients, families, or colleagues


• May be occasionally required to work extended hours

Other

• Must have satisfactory employment record


• Must be legally able to work in Canada


• Ability to speak French is considered an asset


• Knowledge of an Indigenous language is considered an asset

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment.  If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

This information is available in alternative formats on request. Please contact [email protected]

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.