Regional Program Lead – Northern Alberta Medical Program

University of Alberta

. Provides direct leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for regional WIHP staff .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeGrande Prairie • CanadaSenior💰 CA$83,195 - CA$114,418 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and operational management capabilities, with a focus on curriculum development, financial stewardship, and stakeholder engagement in Indigenous education contexts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership ExperienceCurriculum DevelopmentFinancial StewardshipIndigenous GovernanceMultidisciplinary Initiative Management

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Hard Skills

Operational PlanningPerformance ManagementBudget OversightProgram EvaluationProposal Development

Soft Skills

CoachingSupervisionCommunicationCollaborationAdvisory Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Undergraduate DegreeGraduate Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

First NationsMétisInuitIndigenous LearnersRegional Programming

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides direct leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for regional WIHP staff
Leads planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of WIHP programming, including curriculum development and implementation, throughout Northern Alberta
Establishes regional priorities and implementation plans responding to Indigenous learners, communities, faculty, and partners
Serves as primary operational liaison between WIHP, NAMP, Northwestern Polytechnic, and regional partners
Oversees regional operational and travel budgets, resource allocation, and financial stewardship
Develops business cases, operational plans, and proposals supporting regional expansion, sustainability, and new initiatives
Establishes regional operational processes and maintains accurate program records
Ensures timely reporting of key performance indicators, program outcomes, and financial information
Represents WIHP on regional leadership committees and advises the Executive Director on emerging opportunities, risks, and priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Requires confirmation of First Nation, Métis or Inuit membership or citizenship
Resume and cover letter required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid work with a mix of remote and in-person work