Job Description

GENERAL

Description:

Kinesiologist

Competition #:

SEL PrH 178/26

Posting Date:

01/15/2026

Status:

Active

Type:

External

DESCRIPTION

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values

Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Kinesiologist-Chronic Disease

Selkirk Kinesiologist_01

Closing Date:

01/22/2026

Facility / Site:

Selkirk_Area-My Health Team

Posting Type:

Term

Position Type:

Full-Time

Hours of Work:

Days Evenings Weekends

Term Dates:

02/16/2026 - 03/31/2027

FTE:

1

Union Group:

MGEU Technical Professional

Wage / Salary:

As per applicable collective agreement

Position Summary:

Reporting to Manager Health Services - Primary Care and in collaboration with MyHealth Team, the Kinesiologist - Chronic Disease is an integrated member in the service delivery of primary health care to clients living with or at risk for chronic diseases that may be prevented or managed in part via physical activity. The Kinesiologist specializes in the delivery of exercise and health-behavior modification programs using a highly person-centered approach to support active involvement in one's own health care.



Kinesiology is the science of human movement, encompassing both its physical and behavioral aspects. Kinesiologists promote and provide best practices in prevention, assessment and intervention to enhance and maintain fitness, health and wellness, performance and function, in the areas of exercise, sport, recreation, work and activities of daily living. Kinesiologists have important knowledge and skills to contribute across the continuum of care for chronic disease, at both the level of the individual and of the community. As contributions move across the continuum from health promotion and disease prevention to intervention and rehabilitation, collaboration with other care professionals is essential.



The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters.



The position of Kinesiologist - Chronic Disease functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree of Kinesiology, Exercise and Sport Science (or equivalent) from a recognized post-secondary educational institution. Completion of the CSEP - CPT (Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Certified Personal Trainer) certification (certification must be kept current). Completion of the CEP - CEP (Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Certified Exercise Physiologist) certification obtained within 2 years of the date of hire (certification must thereafter be kept current). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Knowledge of primary care within a primary health care context and working within a health care team. Knowledge of applied exercise physiology. Knowledge of behavior change counseling and client-focused approaches and strategies. Knowledge of community development principles. Knowledge of cultural diversity and health determinants. Minimum of two (2) years' experience working as a Kinesiologist with chronic disease states, management and safety issues related to physical activity and clinical exercise physiology. Previous experience assessing health and fitness levels and prescribing exercise. Previous experience providing one-on-one behavioral counseling for lifestyle change with an adult population. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated effective decision making and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated organization and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with an inter-professional team, physicians, management and staff within the region, as well as appropriate external agencies. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums. Valid Manitoba driver's license. Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position. Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions. Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check. Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.


Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.


The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.


All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).


The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Metis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.