Indigenous Lead

**Who is the Campbell River & District Primary Care Network?**

The Campbell River & District Primary Care Network (CRD PCN) works toward improving access to primary care for Campbell River and the surrounding communities with a particular focus on priority populations who have both current or historic barriers to accessing care or who have complex care needs. The PCN continues to build a network of health services which will support connecting patients and families to the healthcare providers they need. The goals of CRD PCN include improving care and eliminating racism to Indigenous clients in the region. Leading this critical priority, the Indigenous Lead will support building cultural safety and humility across the PCN, support the Indigenous Advisory Committee, and support Indigenous communities, organizations, and members in accessing culturally safe care in the Campbell River & District’s PCN.

**What does our Indigenous Lead do?**

In this role, the PCN Indigenous Lead will work under the guidance of the PCN Manager and designated representatives from the Indigenous Advisory Committee. This position will lead the development and implementation of the Cultural Safety Strategy. The strategy will focus on engaging PCN partners in learning about Indigenous-specific racism and implement practices and processes that are experienced as culturally safe by First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

This role will engage and liaise with the Indigenous Advisory Committee representatives, community members and service providers to reflect on local needs related to cultural safety practices in healthcare delivery, with a focus on lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
- Ability to facilitate meaningful and respectful dialogue the creation of respectful relationships across the healthcare continuum.
- Ability for self-reflection and personal development and demonstrated humility.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships through Indigenous ways of communication and coming together.
- Demonstrated deep understanding of Canadian and Indigenous history, an understanding of the roots of harm (colonization and racism) and the ongoing harm related to historic and current colonial policies and structures.
- Demonstrated understanding of the TRC Calls to Action related to health and the United Nations Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
- Demonstrated lived and work experience with understanding and knowledge of Indigenous Health and Wellness, including but not limited to: knowledge of local Indigenous communities, including differences in respect to access to health services, health benefits and advocacy.
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of health and wellness services available, to inform and bring awareness of services and supports to local Indigenous communities including, First Nations, urban Indigenous, Inuit and Métis Peoples.
- Understanding of the significance of incorporating traditional Indigenous perspectives and practices within healthcare and the associated complexities.
- Demonstrated awareness and understanding of lateral violence and tensions, rooted in colonization that affect the wellness of Indigenous communities.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills are required.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills are required as is the ability to work well in an environment with confidential information and working with discretion.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

**What are the minimum qualifications required?**
- A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
- Three (3) years’ recent related experience working for Indigenous organization/programs or healthcare that includes interacting and developing relationships with Indigenous people and Indigenous communities is required.
- In depth understanding and knowledge of Indigenous culture, specifically the diverse Indigenous cultures within the Campbell River & District area.
- Valid BC Driver’s License.

**How to Apply**
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and early submission is encouraged.

Pay: $78,000.00-$87,750.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-11
Expected start date: 2025-09-01