Indigenous Engagement Specialist, Office of I-IDEAS

Indigenous Engagement Specialist, Office of I-IDEAS - Temporary Full-Time

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POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Director, Office of I-IDEAS.

Contribute to raising and sustaining CHEO’s level of Indigenous Cultural Awareness by:

• Consulting, informing, and advising CHEO staff on matters related to growing cultural competencies to work better with Indigenous children, youth, families, communities, to ensure a culturally safe and affirming work environment and care delivery;
• Building an inventory of offerings consulting with other key community and/or internal community groups to identify, develop and deliver educational or awareness building offerings;
• Research legal obligations, Human Rights, Constitutional Rights, Jordan’s Principle and recommend ways to apply and measure compliance etc.

Leads corporate I-IDEAS projects and initiatives from conception to implementation by:

• Participating in and/or facilitating advisory committees, consultation groups and conversations to ensure CHEO is considering and incorporating recommendations, lived experiences and concerns from Indigenous communities
• Researching and analyzing policies, data, issues, reports, develop appropriate solutions and formulate recommendations as it relates to the delivery of services and programs;
• Managing concurrent, complex, and often sensitive projects, and bring projects to completion on time and within budget;
• Preparing reports for management, and making recommendations to facilitate strategic decision making, as required.

Contributes to the overall effectiveness of CHEO’s I-IDEAS work by:

• Engaging in conversations, creative problem-solving and raising critical issues and areas requiring attention and;
• Exercising diplomacy and tact when aligning to and addressing needs of communities with organizational priorities and constraints;
• Representing the Office at and reporting back from the external and internal tables, conferences, training, and other events to share best practices, build relationships and contribute to solution building.
• Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety;
• Perform other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Criminal Record Check (Level 1) and remain compliant (Essential)
• Completion of a 4-year university degree in Indigenous Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, or a related area or equivalent experience (5 years) in leading and developing I-IDEAS policies and programs in a professional capacity (Essential)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience directly related to the development and implementation of I-IDEAS policies and programs, data analysis and management, community engagement, and I-IDEAS awareness building and training programs (Essential)
• Office and clerical skills (Essential) Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail (Essential)
• Flexible approach to work demands (Essential)
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to adjust priorities. (Essential)
• Importance and benefits of Indigeneity, inclusion, diversity, equity, access and social justice in the workplace (Essential)
• Communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing (essential)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingualism in English and French (Preferred)
• Lived experience and perspective of Indigeneity (Preferred)
• Experience in government, healthcare organizations or complex community-based organizations are an asset (Preferred)
• Knowledge of SAP (Preferred)
• Interpret and advise on Reconciliation, Ontario Human Rights Code, Canadian Human Rights Act, Constitutional Rights, and related legislation (Preferred)
• Current related practices, trends, and thinking/approach of Indigenous Health Equity in other organizations (Preferred)
• Community development, capacity building and inclusive public engagement theory, concepts, and practice (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation; general knowledge of corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to health and safety (Preferred)
• Challenges facing Indigenous groups in accessing employment and health services (Preferred)
• Advanced research, statistical analysis and report writing techniques and processes (Preferred)
• Project management/program development and program evaluation (Preferred)
• Policy research and analysis (Preferred)
• Strategic communications, negotiating (Preferred)