Statement Gathering Coordinator

The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.

Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.

The opportunity:

Reporting to the Director of Education, this position is responsible for leading and overseeing all statement-gathering activities, including in-person community visits and virtual engagements. The role holds primary accountability for the planning, execution, and delivery of both in-person and virtual statement-gathering processes, including the facilitation of engagement sessions, relationship-building with individuals, communities, organizations, and governments, and the management of associated production work for video and audio statements.

This position directs and manages outreach and communications strategies across individuals, communities, organizations, and government partners, and works collaboratively with communities to design and implement engagement events. It is also responsible for overseeing and coordinating external contractors for facility booking, supplier engagement, and media production services, ensuring all logistical and production elements are effectively executed. In addition, the role ensures full alignment of planning, scheduling, and operational delivery with forecasted budgets, maintaining financial accountability and supporting efficient allocation of resources across all engagement activities.

The qualifications and experience we’re looking for:

A post-secondary diploma or degree with a strong focus on Indigenous subjects and content or another related discipline (history, law, social work, political science, criminology) is required. Three years of direct experience working in a complex environment (coordinating projects, event planning, and/or community engagement) is required. Experience working with Indigenous peoples, Elders, Survivors, organizations, and communities is required. Accounting experience or experience with budget forecasting, managing and reconciling is required. Directly related administrative experience is required. Experience with statement gathering or related experience in collecting oral history or stories from communities is required. Experience working with community-based organizations who are involved in education, public programming and outreach is an asset. Experience with video and/or audio productions is an asset. An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous communities, governments and organizations is required. Knowledge and sensitivity to Indigenous cultures and cultural practices is required. The ability to work with Residential School Survivors and their families is required. The ability to apply a trauma-informed approach with previous experience/training is required. The ability to engage in tactful and diplomatic behaviour is required. Must have the ability to supervise and train support staff and contractors. Must have good English oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Must have good organizational skills and be detail oriented. Must have the capacity to work in both a team and individual based environment. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) is required. Knowledge of video and/or audio production is required. Ability to learn in-house University software systems (Concur and EPIC) is required. Must be able to adapt to a cross-cultural setting. Must be conscientious, professional, responsible and reliable. Must exhibit comfort, ease, and excellent judgment working at a senior level with internal and external communities. Must have a positive, pleasant and courteous manner. Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality is required. Ability to adapt to changing environments and circumstances is required. A Class 5 driver’s license is required. Ability to speak French and/or an Indigenous language is an asset. Knowledge of University policies/procedures is an asset.

Why the University of Manitoba?

Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:

Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan. Competitive vacation time. Employee and Family Assistance Program. A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.

Apply today through the University of Manitoba’s recruitment site, UM Careers: https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/DEFAULT.ASPX?REQ_ID=47101

Closing Date: July 7, 2026 Applications will only be accepted if you apply on UM Careers.

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 UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca 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.