education director

Are you passionate about transforming mental health education through lived experience, collaboration, and innovation? Peer Connections Manitoba (PCM) is seeking a Director of Education to lead and grow our education initiatives across Manitoba. This is a senior leadership role for someone who is both strategic and hands-on, who can build, innovate, and collaborate to strengthen community-based mental health education grounded in peer support values. About the Role As Director of Education, you will provide leadership and vision for PCM?s education portfolio. You?ll work closely with the Executive Director and leadership team to shape strategic priorities, grow programming, and expand PCM?s role as a leader in peer-informed mental health education. This role blends strategy, program development, partnership-building, and team leadership, with space to innovate and bring new ideas to life. Our Values Hope and Recovery Self-Determination Empathetic and Equal Relationships Dignity, Respect, and Social Inclusion Integrity, Authenticity, and Trust Health and Wellness Life-long Learning and Personal Growth Our Wellness Culture At PCM, we recognize that wellness is foundational to the work we do. We are committed to creating a workplace that supports the well-being of our team through flexibility, trust, and a culture grounded in peer support values. We strive to foster an environment where staff feel supported to bring their full selves to work, prioritize their health, and engage in meaningful, values-driven work. Collaboration, mutual support, and respect are central to how we work together, and we actively encourage balance, reflection, and ongoing learning. Position Details - Located at: 100-4 Fort Street, Winnipeg, MB - Starting salary: $65,000.00 per year - Full-Time (35 hours/week), Permanent Who we?re Looking For * Has lived experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges (as an individual or family member) * Is committed to peer leadership, co-production, and recovery-oriented practice * Centers cultural safety, particularly for Indigenous, racialized, and marginalized communities * Brings a values-based approach to decision-making, collaboration, and leadership * Experience in leadership, program development, and team supervision * Strong understanding of mental health, recovery, and peer-informed approaches * Experience designing or delivering workshops or educational programs * Excellent relationship-building, facilitation, and communication skills * Ability to think strategically while managing day-to-day operations * Comfort working both independently and collaboratively Position Duties * Lead the development and growth of PCM?s education programs and workshops * Co-create programming with people with lived experience * Bring innovation to how mental health education is designed and delivered * Grow and evolve a mental health education resource centre model in Manitoba * Build partnerships with libraries, schools, and community organizations * Supervise and support education staff and/or volunteers * Collaborate across departments, especially with Peer Services and Development * Contribute to budget planning and explore new opportunities for sustainable growth * Help shape both in-person and online learning experiences Position Benefits - Work with a supportive, team-based environment. - Make a difference with people who are facing challenges within their health and wellness. - Four weeks vacation, available in year one. - Paid sick time, accrued through hours worked. - Two mental health days per year. - Personal Health benefits fully covered by PCM - Optional family coverage available at employee?s cost. Position Start Date: October 5, 2026 If you have questions or require an accommodation for the recruitment process, please contact us at, info@peerconnectionsmb.ca for support. Peer Connections Manitoba values a person?s lived experience and is committ