Job Summary:
Come work as a Lead, Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) & Evaluation with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Lead, Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) & Evaluation to join the Indigenous Health Admin team. Apply today to join our team!
Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to improving the health and access to culturally safe healthcare of the Indigenous people in our region, and we recognize that we all have a contribution to make in reconciliation and healing. VCH’s Indigenous Health team works with staff and physicians across all programs and departments to provide strategic leadership, partner collaboration and community engagement to assist VCH to become a more culturally competent and safe organization.
As a Lead, Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) & Evaluation with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
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Be responsible for senior-level support to strategic planning, policy, education and research activities toward advancing Indigenous cultural safety initiatives and leading cultural safety related evaluation and research initiatives within Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
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Work in close collaboration with the Indigenous Health Directors, Strategic Leads, Project Managers, and Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) team, Indigenous community partners, and other internal/external stakeholders to support new and ongoing Indigenous health initiatives based on principles and practices of cultural safety and humility.
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Provide leadership in the development, delivery and evaluation of ICS programs and services in VCH.
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Contribute and participate in the development and critique of guidelines/policies, systems and instruments to support the achievement and maintenance of Indigenous Cultural Safety throughout the continuum of health services.
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Facilitate and contribute to curriculum development for the Indigenous Cultural Safety training to improve the competencies of the VCH workforce and the DEI team.
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Collaborate and support the development, implementation and evaluation of Indigenous health program, planning, policy, education and research activities and ensure that the decolonizing and anti-racism lens is applied to the development of all initiatives and programs across the health authority.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
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A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in a related field.
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Three (3) to five (5) years’ recent, related experience in a senior-level role in health care; with experience in Indigenous Cultural Safety, training and implementation of special projects, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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Minimum of two (2) years working for an Indigenous organization/program that includes interacting and developing relationships with Indigenous People and communities as well as government agencies and ministries along with extensive understanding and knowledge of Indigenous culture and specifically Vancouver Coastal Health region’s First Nations and Metis cultures.
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Preference will be given to candidates identifying as Indigenous, including First Nations, Metis, or Inuit.
Knowledge & Abilities
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In depth knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Culture and History in BC and Canada.
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In depth knowledge of current and future-oriented Indigenous Cultural Safety healthcare issues.
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Awareness and skill with Indigenous issues and sensitivities in rural, remote and urban locations.
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Applies comprehensive knowledge and skill in educational theory, research, technology and related best practices as well as an understanding of health care disciplines and networking abilities to support enhanced educational practices.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with respect and Cultural Humility, both verbally and in writing with a variety of audiences.
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Demonstrated ability to lead, guide and facilitate designated teams, to ensure ICS implementation that optimizes and ensures quality program delivery.
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Demonstrated ability to work with Indigenous communities and Elders to build positive and mutually beneficial relationships.
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Applies and shares strategic knowledge about Indigenous culture and priorities to build partnerships, understanding and advance quality improvement.
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Demonstrated ability in assessing and managing conflict and communication in often cross cultural, emotionally charged, and complex learning environments.
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Makes independent decisions using analytical and problem solving skills while remaining calm, alert and high functioning in stressful situations with changing priorities and deadlines.
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Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of complex health care operations, and department’s goals and objectives to deliver strategic communications.
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Demonstrated knowledge of best practice business methods that advance Indigenous culture, communications, engagement with frontline staff, and online and in-person communications.
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Fosters creativity and innovation in strategic planning involving learning and development and in the development of teaching and learning strategies.
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Demonstrated ability to lead, problem solve, and utilize team building skills.
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Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, work independently and collaboratively in a work environment.
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Demonstrated ability to deal with cultural issues sensitively.
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Ability to utilize strong interpersonal skills to deal with others effectively. Requires strong analysis, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and the ability to synthesize information from a vast range of sources into practical plans and useful recommendations.
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Applies and shares strategic knowledge about Indigenous cultures and priorities to build partnerships, understanding and advance quality improvement.
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Commitment to ongoing professional development.
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Proven ability to work well under pressure, either related to deadlines or unforeseen circumstances.
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Ability to operate related equipment, including computer hardware and software.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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Closing Statement:
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
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Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
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Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
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Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
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Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
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Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.
We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
