Indigenous Cultural Safety Policy Analyst

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As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Providence Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Summary:
Within the context of a client and family centred model of care and, in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, the person promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff.

Reporting to the Director, Indigenous Cultural Safety Development, you will be responsible for supporting the advancement of Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) and Humility initiatives at Providence Health Care (PHC) through policy support and process development. The role will involve leading and collaborating on the development and implementation of PHC’s ICS policies and procedures, as well as supporting teams and departments across the organization as they implement PHC’s Indigenous Wellness and Reconciliation Action Plan. You will tap into your policy experience and expertise to support the Indigenous Wellness and Reconciliation Vice President and team working across the organization to ensure ICS is embedded in all we do across Providence Health Care, with the goal of supporting improved wellness outcomes for BC First Nations, urban Indigenous, Métis and Inuit Peoples in BC.

Qualifications / Skills and Education:
Education

University degree in a related field such as health policy, public policy, health administration, public health, political or social science, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Five (5) to seven (7) years’ recent, related and progressive experience in policy development and analysis. Two (2) years’ experience working for an Indigenous organization/program. Experience in a health care or research setting is an asset.

Preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.

Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the root and past, present and ongoing harms of colonialism experienced by Indigenous Peoples, and the social, historical, jurisdictional, and lived experience of the cultural context.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the principles of Indigenous cultural safety and humility, and of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada 94 Calls to Action, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and In Plain Sight.
- Demonstrated ability to work with qualitative and quantitative data.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively and tactfully communicate verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to respectfully and thoughtfully engage with internal and external partners to inform and seek feedback.
- Demonstrated ability to work with Indigenous communities and partners and build positive and meaningful relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, problem solve, and utilize team building skills.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, work independently and collaboratively in a work environment.
- Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
- Proven ability to work well under pressure, either related to deadlines or unforeseen circumstances.
- Ability to operate related equipment, including computer hardware and software.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides strategic assessment, monitoring, policy support and advice on a variety of issues to the IWR Team, the VP-Indigenous Health, PHC staff and leadership in support of the organization’s commitment to Indigenous Wellness and Reconciliation and Relationship-building.

Assesses the ramifications of developments and decisions impacting the health of Indigenous people, and analyzes complex legislative, governance, political and financial issues to support Indigenous Wellness and Reconciliation at PHC.

Using an Indigenous Cultural Safety lens, reviews corporate policies, procedures, clinical tools and other documents and makes recommendations to partners across the organization to address any questionable or unsafe findings.

Undertakes significant document development including policies, procedures, guidelines, reports, briefings, presentations, and process documents related to Cultural Safety and Humility, and assists PHC Staff with development and editing for clinical care tools, resources, processes, practices and education projects.

Seeks feedback from and provides input to individuals and teams across the organization on the implementation of the Indigenous Wellness and Reconciliation Action Plan, taking into consideration both historical and current community perspectives and feedback.

Initiates, maintains, and develops strong wor