At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Indigenous health initiatives and engage with Treaty #3 communities on pressing health issues.
- Company: Grand Council Treaty 3, dedicated to improving First Nations health.
- Benefits: Meaningful work impacting community health and strong leadership engagement.
- Other info: Opportunity to build relationships and influence health policies for Treaty #3 communities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in Indigenous health while collaborating with passionate leaders and communities.
- Qualifications: Post-secondary education in health or social sciences and experience in Indigenous health.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 $ per year.
INTERNAL / TREATY 3 COMMUNITY POSTING ONLY
This position is open only to internal GCT3 staff and Treaty 3 members.
Applicants must identify their community.
Not open to the general public.
Overview
The Indigenous Systems Coordinator will provide policy analysis, research, systems coordination, community and leadership engagement, and strategic support on issues affecting First Nations health.
The position will have a particular focus on mental health, addictions, substance use, and emerging health priorities.
The successful candidate will build strong relationships with Treaty #3 leadership, First Nations communities, regional organizations, government ministries, health system partners, and other stakeholders.
The position will also participate in provincial and regional planning tables and bring Treaty #3 priorities and perspectives forward in external discussions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support Treaty #3 leadership in identifying health system gaps, barriers, emerging issues, and opportunities.
- Conduct research, environmental scans, policy reviews, and analysis related to Indigenous health and health systems.
- Prepare briefing notes, reports, policy recommendations, presentations, and other materials for leadership.
- Coordinate and facilitate meetings, engagement sessions, working groups, and planning activities with communities, leadership, and partners.
- Participate in Ministry of Health, Indigenous Services Canada, provincial, regional, and cross-sector planning tables.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with First Nations communities, health organizations, government partners, and service providers.
- Support initiatives related to mental health, addictions, substance use, life promotion, and other identified Treaty #3 health priorities.
- Identify opportunities to improve service coordination, partnerships, referral pathways, and access to culturally appropriate services.
- Monitor relevant provincial and federal policies, programs, funding opportunities, and emerging health issues.
- Prepare reports and deliverables required under Ministry of Health funding agreements and other applicable agreements.
- Support emergency and emerging health responses as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or Treaty #3 leadership.
- During an emergency epidemic/pandemic situation, job duties will be reviewed and reassigned accordingly
Qualifications
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in health, social sciences, public administration, Indigenous studies, or a related field.
- Experience working in Indigenous health, First Nations health administration, health or social services, policy, systems coordination, or a related environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of First Nations health systems and the priorities and needs of Treaty #3 communities.
- Experience developing reports, briefing materials, policies, work plans, or recommendations.
- Strong research, analytical, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with communities, leadership, government, and external partners.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Knowledge of Anishinaabe culture, communities, and perspectives is considered an asset.
- Ability to speak and/or write Anishinaabemowin is considered an asset.
- Experience working with provincial or federal health ministries is considered an asset.
We thank all those who apply.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Submission of a criminal record check is required prior to the offer of employment.
We at Grand Council Treaty 3 are committed to transparency in our hiring process and do NOT use AI in the screening process.
Indigenous System Coordinator employer: Grand Council Treaty #3
Grand Council Treaty #3 offers a supportive work environment focused on community engagement and holistic care. Employees have the opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders and contribute to meaningful initiatives that enhance the quality of life for individuals in Treaty #3 communities. The organization emphasizes professional growth through leadership roles and involvement in strategic planning.
