Strategic Leader, Indigenous Engagement and

**Overview**

At Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) we believe a more connected and collaborative system is a healthier system, and we work with governments, health care organizations, clinicians, and patients to make health care more digital. We’re working to ensure that everyone is able to access their personal health information, book appointments, get prescriptions, view lab test results and access other health services, online. We are working with our partners to transform the health system because we know that digital health can be as transformative as digital has been in other aspects of our lives. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by the federal government.

Continuing to improve Canadian health care necessitates work in interoperability connected systems are healthier systems. Connected care means a healthier Canada, and Infoway is committed to advancing interoperability. Harnessing data sharing will result in “connected care” and a modern health system for all Canadians. In support of the provinces and territories, Infoway is facilitating a national collaborative effort to advance interoperability using a collaborative development process.

Together with our jurisdictional, clinical, patient and industry partners we are committed to improving the health of Canadians by accelerating the development, adoption and effective use of innovative digital health solutions.

Infoway is on a learning journey guided by what we learn from Indigenous voices. We are committed to respecting Indigenous data sovereignty, advancing cultural safety and humility and supporting the health and data priorities of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. We will do this through the development of respectful relationships and partnerships with First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Northern governments, organizations and communities, which will guide our efforts.

**Why Join Us?**
- Be part of a high-profile, ambitious, and exciting pan-Canadian initiative that improves the health of populations and unlocks value for the health system
- Work with a dynamic, multi-functional team of professionals dedicated and passionate about modernizing the health care system
- Demonstrate your strong organizational, technical leadership skills in a fast-paced, innovative, and supportive environment
- We take care of our employees

**Purpose**

Continuing to improve Canadian health care necessitates work in interoperability connected systems are healthier systems. Connected care means a healthier Canada, and Infoway is committed to advancing interoperability. Harnessing data sharing will result in “connected care” and a modern health system for all Canadians. In support of the provinces and territories, Infoway is facilitating a national collaborative effort to advance interoperability using a collaborative development process.

This newly created role builds partnerships and alliances with the private and public sectors across Canada, to further the advancement of our digital healthcare solutions, the Connected Care priorities, and the delivery of the Pan-Canadian Interoperability Roadmap. Integral to this role is ensuring that the voices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are brought forward and heard as we advance Infoway’s vision and mission.

**Responsibilities**

**Driving digital health solutions for our rural, remote and northern communities.**
- A major focus of this role is to identify and support the advancement of digital healthcare solutions for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, recommending the advancements of partnerships and innovations to help drive our Connected Care objectives.
- Strengthen relationships with First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Rural / Northern Health system partners to understand the challenges of their digital health priorities, strengthening and maintaining reciprocal relationships with National, Regional and Community based Indigenous organizations.
- Ensure the voices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are brought forward and heard as we advance Infoway’s strategic priorities and Pan-Canadian Interoperability Roadmap. This requires ongoing and effective collaboration with Indigenous partners, vendors, community, regional and national organizations.
- Identify and bring forward for collaboration, the challenges and priorities for healthcare technology solutions within rural, remote and Indigenous environments. Strategically work within the complexities of provincial and territorial healthcare environments while being aware of funding, government relations and technology. This includes appreciation and ongoing awareness of the various First Nations, Inuit and Métis governance systems and processes.
- Collaborates with other Pan Canadian Health Organizations and external networks such as the Canada Northern and Remote Health Network, Sparsely Populated Regions Advisory Group, and others.
- Develops models to evaluate program success for the Indigenous, N