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Indigenous Community Engagement and Recruitment Coordinator
3 weeks ago
**Department** Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Community Engagement (2 entries)
**Salary range** $58,904.28 to $80,002.56
**Hours per week** 37.5
**Grade** 8
**Posted date** September 11, 2025
**Closing date** September 30, 2025
**Position Type** Full Time - Trust Funded
**Description**:
**_This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA)._**
This position has an end date of June 30, 2027, with the possibility of renewal, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
**Location** - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at the Northwestern Polytechnic Health Education Centre, which is located at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.
This role resides on Treaty 8 territory, the traditional gathering place and meeting ground for the Cree, Dene, Métis, and other Indigenous peoples.
**Working at the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
**Working for the Wâpanachakos Indigenous Health Program**
The Wâpanachakos Indigenous Health Program was founded in 1988 by the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry (FoMD) at the University of Alberta to encourage a greater number of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis students gain access to, and graduate from, all Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry programs. Since the Program’s inception, the Wâpanachakos Indigenous Health Program (WIHP) has been a leader in the recruitment and retention of Indigenous students, representing Abenaki, Blackfoot, Cree, Dene, Delaware, Inuit, Iroquois, Metis, Mi’kmaq, Mohawk, the Ojibwe communities in Health Sciences in Canada.
In order to increase the number of physicians trained in Alberta, particularly in the rural areas, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry (FoMD), University of Alberta is partnering with Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP), based in Grande Prairie to develop the Northern Alberta Medical Program, which is a regional distributed campus for the U of A Medical School. The Northern Alberta Medical Program (NAMP), offers learners the opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience across diverse northern Alberta communities, emphasizing rural and regional healthcare.
**Position Summary**
This position is based at the Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) campus or Health Education Centre, located in the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, and requires regular travel to communities across northwestern Alberta. It may involve long-distance driving in rural conditions and participation in community events during evenings or weekends.
**Duties**
- Build meaningful relationships and partnerships with Indigenous communities, leaders, and educators, focusing on outreach to students in northern and rural Alberta. Represent the Faculty on committees and networks such as the Indigenous Recruiter Circle and collaborate with the Vice-Provost’s Office and other university units to align efforts.
- Develop and coordinate recruitment activities, support services, and innovative engagement events designed to attract and support Indigenous students interested in medicine and dentistry. Support Indigenous students enrolled at the NAMP site.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement student support initiatives, workshops, and community events, ensuring they are culturally grounded and aligned with community goals.
- Serve as a key liaison for prospective Indigenous students, providing them with essential program information and support while maintaining clear communication channels with community partners. Serves as primary liaison to federal and provincial schools, community youth groups, and industry partners; develop and distribute informational materials and digital promotional tools.
- Arrange student support and placements for Indigenous students to connect with Indigenous healthcare professionals, alumni, and community leaders.
- Track engagement, recruitment, and admissions data for the NAMP site; prepare reports on outcomes and performance measures; contribute to planning and evaluation processes to ensure alignment with Faculty and institutional strategic goals.
**Minimum Qualifications**
- This person must be First Nation, Metis, or Inuit.
- An undergraduate degree, preferably in Indigenous studies, health sciences, or education.
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