Indigenous Health Coordinator

Your Opportunity:

Are you passionate about safe, respectful, and inclusive spaces for Indigenous peoples within the healthcare system? The team at the Cross Cancer Institute (CCI) is seeking a compassionate and culturally grounded Indigenous Cultural Coordinator to bridge traditional Indigenous healing and spirituality with western approaches to cancer care. As a cultural resource and support, you will help foster strong relationships, promote the sacredness of healing ceremonies, and offer cultural guidance to help build trust, respect, and understanding between CCI staff and Indigenous patients and families. Join us in shaping culturally inclusive and safe cancer care at the Cross Cancer Institute. As a bona fide occupational requirement, and under Section 11 of the Alberta Human Rights Act, only Indigenous applicants will be considered. We encourage Indigenous candidates to self- identify.

Description:

As an Indigenous Health Coordinator, you will: Provide advocacy, counseling, support, education and facilitation of traditional Indigenous wellness services to patients, families and health professionals Support patients and families in accessing cultural and traditional care by connecting them with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community resources. Work closely with Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigators (ICPNs), Spiritual Health providers, Cancer Care Alberta's Walking Together Team, Social Workers, and the broader Alberta Cancer Care Cross Cancer Institute (CCI) team Help create a healing environment where Indigenous people feel welcomed, heard, and respected. Your role will include coordinating regular cultural care activities such as weekly smudging, educational sessions, as well as organizing and participating in seasonal ceremonies and events like tipi ceremonies, National Indigenous Peoples Day, and traditional medicine gathering. Provide education about respectful relationships and health care for Indigenous people while building increased understanding and trust between Indigenous people and the CCI team. Support the development and evaluation of Indigenous programs and services through activity reporting, documentation, and service logs. Respecting the historical impacts of colonization, the traditional Indigenous beliefs and cultures, the diversity of the varied belief structures among Indigenous peoples, the Indigenous Health Coordinator creates responsive, sensitive and consultative relationships that enable trust and wellness among peoples of diverse world views and approaches to health.

Transition Company: Cancer Care AlbertaClassification: Indigenous Health CoordinatorUnion: ExemptUnit and Program: Psychosocial OncologyPrimary Location: Cross Cancer InstituteLocation Details: As Per LocationEmployee Class: Regular Part TimeFTE: 0.80Posting End Date: 10-DEC-2025Date Available: 05-JAN-2026Hours per Shift: 7.75Length of Shift in weeks: 2Shifts per cycle: 8Shift Pattern: DaysDays Off: Saturday/SundayMinimum Salary: $19.81Maximum Salary: $33.04Vehicle Requirement: Not ApplicableRequired Qualifications:

Recognized by an Indigenous community as being competent in the use of traditional Indigenous practices. Having training and guidance in the use of traditional Indigenous approaches to wellbeing, spirituality, and health. Having the ability to facilitate connection to traditional wellness practices. Previous experience in a health care setting or in a human services field, and advanced experience/knowledge of Indigenous wellness methods, cultures and traditions. Skilled in building relationships and fostering cultural understanding between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Knowledge and respect for the diversity of Indigenous populations and communities. Knowledge of Indigenous history, worldviews, perspectives, beliefs/values, cultures and traditions and spirituality is required. Knowledge and ability to teach and provide use of traditional Indigenous protocol, traditional medicines, and Indigenous wellness methods. Ability to work independently and as part of a health care team. Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others. Demonstrates good written skills and use of relevant computer software.

Preferred Qualifications:

Secondary degree in health care or social sciences. Certification in counselling and/ or counselling experience. Ability to speak or understand any of the traditional languages within Alberta. Experience in a health care setting like a clinic, long term care and/ or hospital. Knowledge and training in Connect Care.

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