Indigenous Cultural Navigator and Engagement
3 months ago
Job requisition number
038873
Job location
- Abbotsford
- Burnaby
- Cranbrook
- Fort St. John
- Kamloops
- Kelowna
- Nanaimo
- Nelson
- Port Moody
- Prince George
- Richmond
- Terrace
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Williams Lake
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Posting period
From 09/19/2024 to 10/18/2024
Overview
Are you passionate about building bridges and creating meaningful change? Do you have a deep respect for Indigenous cultures and a commitment to improving outcomes for Indigenous communities? If so, we have an inspiring role at WorkSafeBC.
As our Indigenous Cultural Navigator and Engagement Specialist, you will be at the forefront of shaping WorkSafeBC’s approach to Indigenous relations. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Indigenous Relations, you will have a unique opportunity to forge strong connections between WorkSafeBC and Indigenous workers, employers, providers, and communities. Your work will focus on enhancing the customer experience and guiding our approach to supporting Claims, Prevention, and Assessments.
**How you’ll make a difference**:You’ll help WorkSafeBC engage in meaningful reconciliation and relationship building with Indigenous communities.
**Where you’ll work**
At WorkSafeBC, we offer a model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.
In this role, you’ll work primarily from your assigned office, with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C.
What you'll do
- Establish and nurture meaningful relationships with Indigenous workers, employers, providers, and communities.
- Serve as a vital resource for Indigenous clients, guiding them through organizational processes and enhancing their experience.
- Partner with diverse teams to drive initiatives that improve outcomes and support return to work for Indigenous injured workers.
- Spearhead key Indigenous engagement initiatives and manage various internal and external projects with impact.
Is this a good fit for you?
We’re looking for someone who can:
- Communicate with kindness and actively listen to customer needs with empathy and compassion.
- Lead projects and work effectively within diverse teams.
- Think creatively to explore various resources to provide exceptional client support.
- Manage confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
**Your background and experience**
- A **degree in related fields**:
- A **minimum of 6 years of experience in Indigenous relations, consulting, prevention, or disability management**
- Demonstrates a deep understanding of Indigenous issues and an appreciation of the complexity and diversity of Indigenous Peoples and communities across BC.
- Must demonstrate lived experience within Indigenous communities.
We’ll consider equivalent combinations of education and experience.
**Important to know**
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:
- Successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.
- Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada
WorkSafeBC’s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy is suspended effective January 9, 2023; however, we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.
**Who we are**
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We’re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.
**What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?**
It’s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.
Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.
**Learn more**: Discover who we are.
**Our benefits**
As a member of our team, you’ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:
- Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you re
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