Lead, Indigenous Community Engagement, Health Bridge - BC Children’s Hospital

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Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
Consulting
Healthcare
Vancouver
Remote

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You must be of Indigenous ancestry, have 7-10 years in Indigenous healthcare, strong cultural competency, knowledge of health issues, and understand reconciliation and anti-racism in healthcare.
You will build partnerships, identify healthcare gaps, support Indigenous families, develop resources, engage communities, evaluate initiatives, and enhance cultural safety in healthcare.

Requirements

Pursuant to section 42 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.
A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to diploma in a related health discipline, health or social sciences, or a patient care/clinical related discipline, with post graduate training in these fields also considered an asset, and seven (7) to ten (10) years’ recent related experience working in Indigenous healthcare.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with Indigenous (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) communities and organizations.
Extensive knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous peoples’ demographics, history, cultures, customs and rights.
Experience or knowledge of the health care system and community based resources within the region.
Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and application of cultural safety and competency within healthcare, and comprehensive knowledge of the principles of Indigenous centred care.
Demonstrated understanding of Canadian colonial impacts on Indigenous people in social and health contexts, Indigenous specific racism and its impact on the current health and wellness of Indigenous peoples.
Demonstrated extensive knowledge of health issues, and especially the determinants of health, legislation and public policy, affecting Indigenous people.
Experience or working knowledge of health systems and policy, organizational change, population health, illness prevention, health promotion, knowledge exchange and change management.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to use sound professional judgment, empathy, compassion and integrity. Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Responsibilities

Build partnerships with Indigenous communities, agencies, and groups across BC, in conjunction with the C&W Indigenous Health team, regarding Indigenous health issues with the goal of optimizing opportunities for collaboration and ensuring an integrated and coordinated approach to improving health care and cultural safety.
Identify, in collaboration with Indigenous communities and partners, gaps in access to health care services and resources, and top priorities. Communicate findings back to the project team and management and co-develops initiatives and determine interventions or resources based on gaps identified and provides recommendations on solutions and strategies to address issues utilizing knowledge and expertise.
Act as a resource to project teams and BCCH staff by being a key linkage to the C&W Indigenous Health team’s mission, vision and strategic plan and drawing on Indigenous knowledge and engagement findings to inform the work and interpreting the resources to support knowledge exchange. This includes identifying priorities, being involved in and supporting Indigenous family involvement in service and/or initiative development and implementation, as well as dissemination and evaluation. Establish a framework to evaluate initiatives, identifies areas for improvement and implements changes and revisions based on feedback.
Provide consultative services, peer based individual support, group support and information sessions to individuals and families who are seeking supports and services for their children. Supports connections and referral information for Indigenous families to appropriate care and community based services, including language and cultural translation services where necessary. Supports access for Indigenous families to spiritual care, ceremonies and/or access to sacred spaces within the healthcare system to support Indigenous beliefs and practices.
Work with the Indigenous Health and Health Literacy teams to ensure culturally appropriate resources and information is available for Indigenous Families throughout BC.
Develop relationships with Indigenous communities to understand their preferred approach in accessing resources and information; creates proposals and outlines what Indigenous families would like to receive and how to incorporate it into BC Children’s services and initiatives.
Support the ongoing development of networks to improve care for Indigenous families by engaging Indigenous communities, organizations and other health system partners within the region, and works in partnership with the Metis Nation of BC, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, the First Nation Health Authority, and other Indigenous organizations and communities in conjunction with C &W Indigenous Health Team when applicable.
Provide a link between Indigenous communities and PHSA healthcare providers and supports Indigenous peoples’ understanding of the provincial healthcare system, the First Nations Health Authority, and federal healthcare systems where applicable.
Represent BCCH on various committees to provide specialized knowledge, to promote information and knowledge exchange based on findings from engagement activities and peer support in relation to Indigenous cultural safety and improving health care.
Partner with internal and external partners to develop and implement internal and external communication strategies to improve access to culturally safe healthcare and health resources for Indigenous patients, clients, and families.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Lead, Indigenous Community Engagement position?

The primary focus of the position is to support Indigenous families across British Columbia by identifying gaps and opportunities for improved health services, promoting knowledge exchange, and ensuring that care provided at BC Children’s Hospital is culturally safe and family-centered.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry. Additionally, candidates should have a diploma in a related health discipline, health or social sciences, or a patient care/clinical related discipline, with extensive experience in Indigenous healthcare.

What type of experience is required for this role?

Candidates are required to have seven (7) to ten (10) years of recent related experience working in Indigenous healthcare.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours for this position are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

How can I apply for this position?

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates can apply through the relevant job posting channels.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the position offers access to professional development opportunities through in-house training programs, including courses related to Indigenous cultural safety.

Is this a temporary position?

Yes, this is a temporary, full-time position until August 3, 2026.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this position is $88,990 to $127,923 per year, with the starting salary determined based on the candidate's relevant education and experience.

What benefits does the organization offer?

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a municipal pension plan, psychological health and safety programs, annual statutory holidays, vacation entitlement, and wellness resources.

How does the role contribute to reconciliation efforts?

The role is committed to creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation by addressing Indigenous-specific racism and upholding legislative obligations found in foundational documents like the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action.

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Canada's first provincial health services authority. Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) is one of six health authorities – the other five health authorities serve geographic regions of BC. PHSA's primary role is to ensure that BC residents have access to a coordinated network of high-quality specialized health care services. PHSA operates provincial programs including BC Children's Hospital, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre, BC Emergency Health Services, BC Cancer, BC Centre for Disease Control and BC Transplant. It is also responsible for specialized provincial health services like chest surgery and trauma services, which are delivered in a number of locations in the regional health authorities.