First Nations and Metis Patient Navigator

Closure Date: Dec 15, :59 PM CST

Position #:

Union: Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

Bargaining Unit: SGEU - Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

City/Town: Saskatoon

Facility: Saskatoon Cancer Centre

Department: Supportive Care

Type: Full-time regular

Expected Start Date: Jan 6, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: In a 3 week rotation : 14 shift(s) of 7.77 hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 5, $31.113 to $ step range)

General Accountability:

The First Nations and Métis Patient Navigator is a critical part of the cancer care team, serving as the primary patient/advocate and liaison. This role is responsible for the coordination and delivery of non-medical services to patients identifying as First Nations and/or Métis and requesting culturally appropriate advocacy and support through their cancer treatment journey.
 

In collaboration with health system partners, clinicians and community partners, the Navigator supports the patient as part of the cancer care team. This role also serves as an education/liaison resource for the cancer care team to better understand community and cultural resources.
 

Qualifications:
 

Education:

•A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a degree in a health or social sciences related discipline, and three (3) years recent related experience working in Indigenous healthcare.

•Education in Indigenous studies and/or through an Indigenous Educational faculty is considered an asset
 

Membership:

•General requirement for membership in the appropriate professional association
 

Knowledge and Experience:

•3 years working in applied health care or social service delivery

•3 years working with First Nations and Métis communities

•Demonstrated leadership in patient advocacy, patient education and program development and evaluation

•Experience with or knowledge of the delivery of cancer treatment programs an asset

•Demonstrated understanding of Canadian colonization, Indigenous specific racism and its impact on the current health and wellness of Indigenous peoples specific to Saskatchewan.

• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous
communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and
accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with First Nations and Métis
communities and organizations.

• Extensive knowledge of Indigenous languages, cultures, customs and traditions.

• Experience or knowledge of the Saskatchewan health care system and community-based
resources within and accessible to First Nation and Métis populations.

• Knowledge of community, social and health care programs within the province.

• Lived experience with Indigenous populations is an asset.

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and
meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC
 

Skills:

• Demonstrated relationship building skills including the ability to work with multiple
diverse stakeholders in the health, allied services and community sectors, including
those internal and external to SCA.

• Demonstrated ability to provide person-centred and culturally safe supports.

• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and application of cultural safety and culturally
responsive care .

• Superior communications skills to develop and present complex information in written
and verbal formats to diverse audiences including patients, medical experts and
community partners.

• Superior problem-solving skills including demonstrating initiative and independent
judgement integrated with empathy, compassion and integrity.

• Competency in the use of computer and Microsoft applications.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Ability to work independently and within team environments to meet deadlines and
accomplish objectives.

• Ability to prioritize workload, keep accurate records and write reports as necessary.

• Ability to adapt as the Indigenous care program evolves.