About the role

Director leading Indigenous and northern health initiatives across Canada. Building partnerships, advancing culturally safe care, reconciliation and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Northern and Indigenous Health portfolio
Develop and strengthen trusted relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis governments, organizations and communities, health system leaders and government partners
Lead innovative programs and initiatives advancing Indigenous and northern health, cultural safety and humility, primary health care, mental health and wellness, and quality of care
Advance the organization's reconciliation action plan and support organizational learning, cultural competency and meaningful Indigenous engagement
Oversee educational programs, workshops, resources and initiatives supporting knowledge sharing and improved health system practices
Lead program evaluation and continuous quality improvement
Identify emerging opportunities, advise senior leadership, strengthen organizational collaboration and shape the portfolio's future direction
Inspire and develop a high-performing team while overseeing program delivery, partnerships, budgets, resources and operational priorities
Ensure partnerships and initiatives respect OCAP®, OCAS, Inuit Research Principles and other relevant Indigenous data governance principles
Lead a talented team of up to 10 direct and indirect reports
Build relationships across Canada and advance initiatives supporting better health outcomes and quality of care

A Master's degree or equivalent in Indigenous health, health sciences, health policy, health administration, public health or a related field
At least seven years of senior-level experience, including a minimum of five years in a leadership or management role
Substantive experience in Indigenous health, health services and/or health policy
Experience building meaningful partnerships with First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis governments and organizations
Experience working with northern, rural and/or remote populations
Strong knowledge of Indigenous health and wellness, cultural safety and humility, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, UNDRIP and relevant Indigenous principles and protocols
Experience facilitating adult learning in cultural safety and cultural competency
Strong strategic, communication, relationship-building and project management skills
Advanced English communication skills (C level)
French and English bilingualism is preferred
Experience leading large-scale quality improvement and patient safety initiatives is an asset
Legally authorized to work in Canada
May be required to provide proof of education, certifications, and relevant work experience
Preference will be given to self-identified First Nations, Inuit or Metis candidates

Remote work arrangement
Occasional local and overnight travel required
Flexibility to support meetings and organizational priorities outside regular business hours