Lead, Indigenous Health Equity and Coordination Specialist

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ontario Health Full time
Job Description

At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences, and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility, and care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and collaborate with internal partners, project teams, working groups, and committees involved in policy development, program design, and system planning.
  • Work co-operatively with a diverse group of internal partners to meet mutual goals, using a professional network and facilitation skills to build stronger and better relationships.
  • Engage with internal partners to collaborate on shared priorities that align with provincial First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) partners.
  • Support Ontario Health portfolios and business units in building capacity to lead Indigenous initiatives/work.
  • Function as a key relationship facilitator with both internal and external Ontario Health partners; support the external engagement team in building on existing relationships and establishing and maintaining nuanced and unique relationships within the Ontario Health Regions and FNIMUI communities.
  • Participate in the Provincial Indigenous Leadership Network to share updates and collaborate with Ontario Health and Ontario Health Region Indigenous Leads.
  • Support the Ontario Health Regions and their respective Indigenous Teams and/or Leads to support the development and coordination of regional Indigenous initiatives in partnership with the Regional Program Managers within the Indigenous Cancer Care Unit.
  • Inform and participate in the development and implementation of departmental and business unit goals and objectives that result from the FNIMUI Health Plan.

Requirements:

  • Completion of a master's degree in a health-related field, or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.
  • At least 3-5 years of experience successfully leading and managing healthcare projects and/or programs.
  • Experience working with Indigenous communities and people.
  • Experience working in or with Ontario's healthcare system.

What We Offer:

  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage from your first day.
  • Health care spending account.
  • Premium defined benefit pension plan.
  • 3 personal days and 2 float days annually.
  • Individual contributors start at 3 weeks' vacation, and 4 weeks at 2 yrs.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • A collaborative values-based team culture.
  • Wellness programs.
  • A hybrid working model.

How to Apply:

Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.

We encourage applicants with accessibility needs to notify us if they have any accommodation needs in the application and/or interview process.



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