Job Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Operations Manager - Maamwesying Ontario Health Team - New Position

Location: Head Office in Cutler or Satellite Office in Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Full-Time Contract

Salary Range: $95,224 - $117,113

Who you are?

You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in the Health Field enabling you to work in a team environment. Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teachings in your work to build relationships. In addition, you have the ability to draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions, with a positive outlook.

Who we are?

As the province's sole Indigenous-led and Indigenous-focused Ontario Health Team, we're trailblazers in reshaping patient care. Our Ontario Health Team has been established and driven by over 30 years of advocacy and collaboration between our First Nation partners. Maamwesying Ontario Health Team embodies unity and cultural respect. Our vision reflects our commitment to accessible, quality, and wholistic healthcare.

The opportunity:

The Maamwesying Ontario Health Team Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and supporting the daily operations of the OHT. This position ensures that internal functions run smoothly, timelines are met, staff are effectively supported, and operational goals align with the broader strategic vision established by the Co-Leads and Leadership Council. Reporting to the Co-Leads, the Operations Manager provides supervisory leadership to MOHT staff and collaborates closely with project teams, partners, and stakeholders to enable seamless operational execution of MOHT priorities.



The Co-Leads remain accountable for high-level strategic planning, system partnerships, and external representation, while the Operations Manager ensures the internal infrastructure is strong, coordinated, and responsive.

What you need to bring with you:

Post-secondary education in health administration, business

administration, project management, or related field (equivalent



experience may be considered)

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in operations or project

management, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role

Experience in health, Indigenous health, or non-profit sectors preferred Knowledge of Ontario's health care system, including Ontario Health

Teams, health transformation, and Indigenous health initiatives

Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, timelines,

and deliverables

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with experience supervising

staff and fostering team development

Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational, time management, and problem solving abilities Proficiency in digital tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, project

management software)

Respectful of Indigenous knowledge, cultural practices, and protocols Ability to travel to communities as required Understanding of trauma-informed and culturally safe approaches

is an asset

Ability to speak Ojibway is considered an asset Superior critical

thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills

Exceptional interpersonal, team building and communication skills Ability to build consensus and foster change Outstanding integrity, initiative, creativity and passion A clear commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism Ability to travel as required

Why Work with Us?

Competitive salary based on experience Paid Extended Health Benefits HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) Generous vacation package; with additional 9 Public Statutory Holidays,

plus an additional 5 Board Declared Holidays throughout the year

Life-long learning is a priority, offering 10 Professional Development Days

and $1800/Annual Budget

Technology amenities provided (i.e., laptop, electronic medical record

system, cell phone)

All travel expenses covered Daytime hours of work 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday Relocation Expenses are Negotiable High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider

and client experience

Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People 3 weeks holiday for the 1st year 15 days of Personal Leave

What to expect?

Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar may occur.



Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request. An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check.



Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code - Special Programs.



Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter along with a current resume, certificates, diplomas, along with three current work-related references to the BambooHR link. Please ensure that "Operations Manager - Maamwesying Ontario Health Team" appears in the subject line. Below is the link to apply directly to our organization.

Posting Deadline: Monday, July 21, 2025

Thank you to all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.