PCMCH Program Manager, Indigenous Health Equity and Engagement

Job Description

PCMCH Job Posting

Program Manager, Indigenous Health Equity and Engagement

This recruitment is being undertaken on behalf of the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH). PCMCH is a provincial organization hosted at SickKids with the mandate to provide evidence-based and strategic leadership for perinatal, newborn, child and youth health services in Ontario. PCMCH’s members and partners are located on traditional Indigenous territories across Ontario, and PCMCH is grateful for the opportunity to work on this land. Learn more about PCMCH at www.pcmch.on.ca.

Are you interested in leading and supporting meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities to promote health equity and better outcomes for perinatal and child health services in Ontario? Are you a subject matter expert in Indigenous relations with lived experience, looking for an opportunity to enable Indigenous leadership and partnership in the development and implementation of provincial policies, programs and resources? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are currently looking for a Program Manager, Indigenous Health Equity and Engagement to join the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH) Secretariat. This important leadership position is responsible for establishing, building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous communities as well as providing advice to PCMCH on the strategies needed to address large, systemic barriers to achieve health equity.

Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis are encouraged to indicate their Indigenous ancestry in their cover letter if they are comfortable doing so.

Key Responsibilities:

Build strong, reciprocal relationships with Indigenous organizations and communities grounded in respect, humility and transparent communication
Provide guidance, expertise and support to Executive Director and Governing Council to facilitate meaningful engagement with Indigenous partners and identification of new priorities within PCMCH’s mandate to advance Indigenous health equity, ensuring all engagements are conducted in a culturally safe manner
Partner with and support other members of the PCMCH team to incorporate Indigenous cultural values, perspectives, and knowledge systems into the design and implementation of programs, standards, guidelines and quality improvement initiatives
Plan, design, and execute Indigenous community engagement strategies for perinatal and child health in collaboration with PCMCH’s Executive Director and Program Manager for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
Guide, inform, and participate in engagement between PCMCH and Indigenous organizations and communities, and ensure a culturally safe and appropriate approach to engagement

Desired Qualifications:

Lived experience and/or professional experience with First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis communities
Knowledge and understanding of social determinants of health, with a focus on Indigenous-specific determinants, including the impact of colonization, ongoing systemic racism, intergenerational trauma, and the unique health and socioeconomic issues faced by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities in Ontario, including governance structures
Post-secondary education in Health Administration, Social Services, Indigenous Studies, Public Policy, or related field; university degree or additional relevant training and certifications are considered assets
Familiarity with Indigenous organizations and community resources
Knowledge of, and expertise in, consultation and engagement principles and practices related to building relationships with Indigenous organizations and communities
Demonstrated experience influencing positive change in field of equity, diversity and inclusion
Extensive knowledge of the federal and provincial government departments responsible for Indigenous issues and Ontario’s provincial healthcare system
Strong understanding of health (in)equity within Indigenous communities, and an intimate understanding of the various roles, programs, and practices within Indigenous communities
Creative and forward thinking, detail-oriented with strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to synthesize information from diverse sources and prepare summaries, briefs and presentations

Please note that as activities of this position are Indigenous-focused, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Intuit, or Métis.

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Flexible within Ontario with ability to travel to Toronto office as required

PCMCH is committed to the achievement of equity, diversity and inclusion within Ontario’s perinatal and child health system. This includes embedding equity and inclusivity into the work we do and into ensuring those who are involved in getting the work done reflect the diversity of the population and the needs of Ontarians. We welcome all individuals to consider being a part of our organization.

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