INDIGENOUS RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION AMBASSADOR

OverviewINDIGENOUS RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION AMBASSADOR role at Northern Health - BC. Northern Health values diversity within the workplace and our commitment to reaching a representative workforce. For this position, First Nation, Inuit, Métis or Indigenous Ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge for this position. All candidates will be considered; however, preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. For this initiative candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration are encouraged to self-identify.Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking an Indigenous Recruitment and Retention Ambassador to join our Indigenous Health department.ResponsibilitiesSupport recruitment and retention activities in the assigned Health Service Delivery Area (HSDA) by collaborating with the Recruitment team and by engaging with NH Indigenous employees, managers, FNHA, Métis Chartered Communities, Indigenous nations and communities, Indigenous organizations across the North, and Indigenous students in the Northern Health region to increase retention and recruitment of Indigenous talent.Collaborate closely with the Regional Lead, Indigenous Recruitment, the Recruitment team, and bring Indigenous knowledge and perspectives to the creation of recruitment and retention initiatives for Indigenous employees, applicants, Indigenous nations and communities.Ensure new Indigenous recruits are supported through the onboarding stages of the employee life cycle, while supporting retention of existing Indigenous professionals.Maintain consistent contact with local First Nations schools (elementary and secondary) to engage Indigenous students in future opportunities in healthcare.Liaise with hiring managers, review policies and practices that affect Indigenous recruitment, onboarding, retention, and recommend improvements.Starting salaryStarting salary will be approximately from $62,239 to $77,799 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.Location / communityPrince George, British Columbia. Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and serves a rural population. The region offers a lower cost of living relative to larger cities, a high standard of living, and is home to the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green University.What Northern Health has to offer youComprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service.Financial support for moving expenses is available for eligible positions.Employee referral program.Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC.Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.Important notes on application documentsRegistration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.Program certificates or diplomasHigh school/college/university transcripts, etc.It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resumeAre you an International Applicant?Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typePart-timeJob functionHuman ResourcesIndustries: Hospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Northern Health - BC by 2xGet notified about new Recruitment Specialist jobs in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.Prince George, British Columbia, Canada 2 months agoPrince George, British Columbia, Canada 1 day agoPrince George, British Columbia, Canada 6 days agoPrince George, British Columbia, Canada 6 days agoPrince George Campus Recruiting - Talent Pool for CPA Opportunities in Audit and Tax, 2026Prince George, British Columbia, Canada 5 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr