Cultural Safety Education Coordinator – First Nations Health Programs – Whitehorse General Hosp[...]

HealthCareCAN; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization is seeking a Cultural Safety Education Coordinator to enhance cultural competence within the organization. The role involves developing and delivering training programs aimed at improving cultural awareness among staff. Candidates should have a degree related to education and relevant experience teaching or facilitating group sessions. A commitment to supporting Indigenous workforce initiatives is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience teaching or facilitating group sessions.
• Ability to develop curriculum and lesson plans.
• Experience in educational program planning and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver educational programs.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate training on cultural safety.
• Collaborate with First Nations staff and other stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of historical and contemporary issues facing First Nations

Knowledge of customs, beliefs, and traditions

Understanding of adult learning principles

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

University degree or college diploma in Education

Certificate in Native Studies or Cultural Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cultural Safety Education Coordinator – First Nations Health Programs – Whitehorse General Hospital (#CULTU002410)

Requisition # CULTU002410 (PSAC Bargaining Unit)
Term Full Time – (1.0 FTE)
October 20, 2025 – October 20, 2026
This position is at Level 06 with an hourly pay range of $35.94 – $45.47

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (68 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Director, First Nations Health Programs (FNHP), and the Cultural Safety Education Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating and delivering educational programs to improve cultural competence among Yukon Hospital Corporation employees, students, and partners. The incumbent, in collaboration with First Nations Health Programs Director and staff, Elders, Hospitals’ Leadership, Nursing Education Team, and Organizational Development, is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of cultural safety and anti-indigenous racism training.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Knowledge of the historical and contemporary issues facing First Nations.
• Knowledge of customs, beliefs and traditions, and the diversity within and among communities.
• Knowledge and demonstrated application of adult learning principles and practices.
• Knowledge of present and emerging education delivery models.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate education programs within a health care organization, including needs assessments, training techniques and course development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Critical thinking and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills (report writing and presentations).
• Good research skills to ensure content and methods are appropriate and excellent.
• Ability to plan programs, develop curriculum and create lesson plans.
• Ability to set goals, manage projects and meet deadlines under pressure and with changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision.

A university degree or college diploma/certificate in Education or Adult Education, Certificate, diploma or degree Native Studies or Cultural Safety and three to five (3-5) years’ experience teaching or facilitating group sessions. A combination of education, training/experience may be considered. A Master’s degree in Education or Adult Education is desired.

TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply by 4:00pm October 10, 2025

For more information, contact recruitment at 867-393-8675/9000 ext. 8347/8700 ext. 8147

Indigenous Workforce Initiative – We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. When you apply for a job, you can choose to identify as Indigenous in your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Engagement Advisor will then contact you to offer support with your application, share information about training or mentorships, and answer any questions you may have. All self-identification information will remain confidential.

You can get support before or after applying for a job by contacting [e-mail] or calling 867-332-7203.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.