Physician Assistants and Clinical Assistants Provincial Lead

Job summary

The Provincial Lead will manage the development, promotion, and utilization of Physician Assistants and Clinical Assistants across Manitoba. This role involves coordinating with stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and health authorities, to implement strategies that support health system transformation.

Job details

Requisition ID: 412316 Position Number: 20033807 Posting End Date: October 21, 2026 City: Winnipeg Employer: Shared Health Site: Shared Health - 1800-330 Portage Ave, Winnipeg Department / Unit: SH - Medical Specialist Services Job Stream: Non-Clinical Union: Non Union Anticipated Start Date: 11/01/2026 FTE: 0.60 Anticipated Shift: Days Work Arrangement: Hybrid Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Office space will be shared with other hybrid employees working in the same portfolio. Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient- centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations. Position Overview Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer of Shared Health, the successful applicant will lead the development, promotion and utilization of the Physician Assistant (PA) and Clinical Assistant (Cl.A) disciplines in Manitoba. Working in support of the Regional Health Authorities, the Chief Medical Officers, the Provincial Medical Leadership Council, and Manitoba Health, the Provincial Lead will provide technical and administrative leadership to the management of PAs and Cl.As. Primary responsibilities include coordination with employers, physicians and surgeons, regulatory bodies, educational institutions, and other stakeholders, to develop and implement strategies that ensure appropriate utilization of PAs and Cl.As in ways that support and promote Health System Transformation within the Province. Direct clinical supervision is not part of this role.Experience Minimum five years of experience working as a Physician Assistant or Clinical Assistant. Management or leadership or administrative experience and/or training is preferred. Teaching experience is preferred. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Not ApplicableCertification/Licensure/Registration Eligible for registration as a Physician Assistant or Clinical Assistant with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM). Qualifications and Skills Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to interact effectively with all stakeholders at all levels. Ability to lead and work with diverse groups. Demonstrated strategic problem-solving and decision-making skills. Physical Requirements Not Applicable We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today. Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification. This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE. Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

What you’ll do

The Provincial Lead will manage the development, promotion, and utilization of Physician Assistants and Clinical Assistants across Manitoba. This role involves coordinating with stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and health authorities, to implement strategies that support health system transformation.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of five years of experience as a Physician Assistant or Clinical Assistant and be eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba. Leadership or administrative experience is preferred to effectively manage diverse groups and strategic initiatives.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Policy development · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Leadership
• Strategic planning
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Stakeholder management
• Clinical administration
• Policy development
• Health system integration
• Employment Equity
• Administrative Functions
• Planning
• Teaching
• Management
• Decision Making
• Clinical Supervision
• Disabilities
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Workplace Diversity
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting
• Administrative
• Physician Assistant
• Clinical Supervisor / Manager
• Health Service Managers
• Medical and Health Services Managers

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