Coordinator, Indigenous Cultural Safety

Employment Status: Full-time
Department: Indigenous Health
Union: Management & Non Union
End Date: Oct 21, 2025
Job Code: 19506
- Pension - Dental Insurance - Disability Insurance - Health Insurance - Life Insurance
- Days

**JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP LEAD WITH CARE, COMPASSION AND COMMITMENT**

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Under the direct supervision of the Manager - Mikinaak Gagiigidowin - Indigenous Cultural Safety & Education the Indigenous Cultural Safety Education Coordinator is responsible for overseeing corporate educational programming that aligns with Wiidosem Dabasendizowin - Walking with Humility: Embracing the Teachings of the West cultural safety initiatives within St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG). Key responsibilities include planning designing developing implementing coordinating facilitating and evaluating employee and leader development initiatives and programs with a goal of enhancing SJCG's capacity to offer a culturally safe environment for all.

**This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.**

**COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY**

At St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG), our diverse workforce strengthens our ability to provide culturally competent care and innovative solutions to the complex needs of our clients and communities. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, diverse race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, family status, religion, disability, and socioeconomic status, to help address under-representation and foster greater inclusivity and belonging at SJCG.

**WHAT YOU BRING**

Education/Experience:

- An individual who is of Indigenous ancestry with an in-depth understanding of Indigenous culture and tradition worldview history ceremonies and language
- A level of education training and experience equivalent to an undergraduate or graduate (i.e. Masters preferred) in Indigenous Health/Education or a related discipline
- Experience working on an interprofessional team in a health care setting collaborating with Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders program evaluation Indigenous/cultural safety curriculum development and facilitation

Skills/Abilities:

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and concisely both orally and in writing and to work effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders
- Ability to establish and nurture effective and collaborative working relationships with a variety of partners including community partners within the Indigenous community
- Ability to deliver education/presentations utilizing Indigenous Knowledge and frameworks
- Excellent leadership and team-building skills with the ability to motivate guide develop teach coach and mentor all levels of care providers
- Demonstrates knowledge and commitment to the Health Ethics Guide developed by the Catholic Health Alliance of Canada (CHAC) First Nations principles of data ownership control access and possession (OCAP) and Accreditation Canada/Health Standard Organization British Columbia Cultural Safety and Humility Standard
- Well versed in The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's final report (specifically the healthcare calls to action) the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous -Specific Racism and Discrimination in Healthcare and adult learning principles and practices
- Ability to assess and manage conflict in environments that are often cross-cultural emotionally-charged and deal with complex learning. Ability to deal with cultural issues sensitively
- Ability to design education plans curriculum including educational materials and resources and lesson plans
- Passionate about contributing to positive social change and commitment to anti-oppression and anti-racism in the health care system
- Strong project/time management analytical/critical thinking problem-solving and decision making skills
- Ability to work independently interdependently and participate as a contributing member of a variety of teams within the workplace
- Ability to support the multi-faith context
- Knowledge of social services health services and cultural practices particularly related to Indigenous peoples
- Proficiency with office software including Microsoft Word Excel Outlook, as well as Canva
- Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin or Anishininimowin is preferred

Assets:

- Ongoing involvement with Indigenous culture and traditions comprehensive knowledge understanding and awareness of Indigenous traditions ceremony teachings and practices

Conditions of Employment:

- This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory **Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)**where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

**WHY JOIN ST. JOSEPH'S CARE GROUP**

St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG) offers a meaningful career for those seeking to make a difference in health care. As a leading provider of complex care, rehabilitation, long-term