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Job Title:
MANAGER, INDIGENOUS PROGRAMMING, FT
Posted Date:
2022-09-19
Closing Date:
2022-10-07
Functional Discipline:
CORPORATE
Job Description
VACANCY DETAILS
VACANCY NUMBER: 0000029800CG
JOB TITLE: MANAGER, INDIGENOUS PROGRAMMING, FT
STATUS: FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE
LOCATION: ST. CATHARINES SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD
POSTING DATE: 19 September 2022
CLOSING DATE: 07 October 2022
UNION: NON UNION
WAGE RANGE: $54.402 to $61.550
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Reporting the President and CEO and Vice President of Strategy Planning and Engagement, and working collaboratively with the Indigenous Relations Specialist and Indigenous Advisor, the Manager, Indigenous Programming is responsible for providing advice and recommendations on the planning, coordination and implementation of practices and processes of services for Indigenous peoples at Niagara Health. This role will be a key partner in our collective efforts to build a culture of inclusion, equity, and compassion.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of Indigenous patient experiences and engagement activities, with the aim of identifying and addressing existing barriers for Indigenous people accessing services at Niagara Health.
o Provide leadership and education on principles of Indigenous Cultural Safety, patient experience, and community engagement, with the aim of ensuring that the clinical services and physical spaces at Niagara Health are culturally safe and accessible to Indigenous patients, families, and team members.
o Works closely with members of the Executive team to identify critical barriers and issues impacting Niagara Health's commitment to providing culturally safe and person- and family-centred care to Indigenous patients and families by assessing outcomes, gathering formal and informal data, recommending actions, and leading and supporting actions.
o Provide consultative guidance and support as a subject matter expert on strategies to improve outcomes and experiences of Indigenous patients and families, with a focus on best practices and evidence across Canada and internationally.
o Listen to community partners and individuals with experience around Indigenous access to health care, and jointly identifies and supports the implementation of actions that will enhance the Indigenous experience at Niagara Health.
QUALIFICATIONS:
o Lived experience (must self-identify as Indigenous);
o 5+ years' recent, related experience facilitating and managing consultation processes involving a wide range of groups, including Indigenous health organizations.
o Demonstrates a deep understanding of Canadian colonial impacts on Indigenous people in social and health contexts, including gendered colonial violence supported by significant knowledge of Canadian and Indigenous ideologies.
o Demonstrates an ability to incorporate approaches such as Trauma Informed Practice and Indigenous Informed Harm Reduction practices to mitigate the impacts of colonization and Indigenous-specific racism.
o Demonstrates extensive knowledge of health issues, and especially the determinants of health, legislation and public policy affecting Indigenous people.
o Demonstrates a deep understanding of internal and external partners and their role in shifting the Indigenous experience in health care.
o Understands the significance of incorporating traditional Indigenous perspectives and practices within healthcare and the associated complexities.
o Demonstrates knowledge of Indigenous communities and the territories in which they will be serving.
o Demonstrates the ability to facilitate and manage non-judgmental discussions with other healthcare providers around the existence of their personal biases while creating an environment for change in addressing Indigenous-specific racism.
o Knowledge and appreciation of the unique history, cultures, and rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada is required.
o Knowledge of and experience with Indigenous-centred care and unique needs of Indigenous populations and health services.
o Consistent and regular attendance required
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
o Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption based on medical or on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Recruitment Specialist: Carrie Garritsen
We are especially interested in connecting if you...
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: equity-seeking group, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
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