Indigenous Educator

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Hyrdo
Department: Research Strategy
Reports to: Senior Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Hours: 37.5
Salary: Include hourly rate if union. Example: $19.05 - $26.06 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable. Non-union. Example: $19.05 - $26.06 per hour or annually or wording (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy): To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Closing Date: November 1, 2024

Position Summary

The Indigenous Educator will work closely with UHN research, UHN's Indigenous Health Program and Women's College Hospital (WCH) to develop and implement learning modules and workshops in support of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's health-related Calls to Action.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Develop a program to educate researchers on how to interact with Indigenous communities and implement co-design approaches and community-based participatory research.
• Develop cultural safety educational initiatives for clinicians and evaluate the effectiveness of these initiatives (research into the implementation science).
• Create a learning space for researchers, staff, and trainees to "drop in" and promote creative, art-based learning opportunities for researchers, staff, and trainees.

• Establish, strengthen and/or sustain formal and informal UHN and WCH partnerships with First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and urban Indigenous organizations and community members to support educational opportunities and to identify urgent knowledge gaps related to Indigenous health research.
• Relationship-building with clinical and research units.
• Ensure work is grounded in rights-based and strengths-based frameworks.
• Facilitate formal and informal educational sessions with departments regarding Indigenous health (i.e., dialogue, consultation, guidance, etc.).

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

This role is hybrid, with 80% time supporting UHN and 20% time supporting WCH.

About Women's College Hospital

Women's College Hospital is the first and only independent, academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a primary focus on the health of women. If you're ready to be part of the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution in which the possibilities for creative innovation, breakthroughs in new thinking and groundbreaking work in academic ambulatory medicine are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to patient safety as a key professional value and an essential component of daily practice.

With the mobilization of our 2018-2022 Strategic Plan, WCH has entered an exciting phase of its history - strengthening its bond with partners and introducing a new and inspiring vision: Healthcare revolutionized for a healthier and more equitable world.

• Master's degree in health administration, business administration, education or equivalent; graduate degree in a biomedical research field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working in Indigenous programs related to healthcare and/or education.
• Graduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Lived experience and knowledge of the value of Indigenous health practices.
• Experience in research and developing cultural safety and educational materials.
• Knowledge of Indigenous Nations, community engagement and cultural protocols.
• Experience building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous communities, Leaders, Elders, Healers, Language Speakers, Oral Historians, and Knowledge Keepers.
• Self-directed and flexible; able to make decisions appropriate to scope of responsibility.
• Understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and Indigenous pedagogies, and ability to navigate the complex intersection of Indigenous knowledge within non-Indigenous institutions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills and track record of building effective relationships throughout the organization and with Indigenous communities.
• Demonstrated skills in preparation and presentation of reports.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with written work demonstrating critical thinking, clear analysis and resulting recommendations.
• Excellent emotional intelligence, written and oral communication skills, and an ability to communicate clearly with scientists, trainees and learners from different research disciplines who have diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
• Client-service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diverse teams and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.