Implementation Specialist (Indigenous Partnership Specialist)- Pan-Canadian IYS Collaboration Centre

Ocean State Job Lot; Toronto; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a full-time Implementation Specialist (Indigenous Partnership Specialist) to support Indigenous communities across Canada. The role emphasizes collaboration, integrating Indigenous knowledge, and fostering equitable outcomes. Candidates must be First Nations, Inuit, or Métis with relevant educational qualifications and experience in Indigenous health promotion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in Indigenous health promotion or related fields.
• Expertise in health program implementation and Indigenous engagement principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support system adoption of new practices using Indigenous approaches.
• Foster relationships and provide expertise on Indigenous engagement.
• Develop Indigenous partnerships, resources, and tools.

Skills

Indigenous health

Community engagement

Anti-oppressive practices

Change management

Bilingualism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Studies

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Job description

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Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education, and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital; it is a cause. CAMH aims to change society's perceptions of mental illness, eliminate prejudice and discrimination, and create a world where Mental Health is Health.

To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca.

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The pan-Canadian Integrated Youth Services (IYS) Collaboration Centre has been created to support development, implementation, and evaluation of IYS practices, services, and research across Canada. IYS networks in every province and territory deliver services to youth aged 12 to 25, emphasizing equity, engagement, measurement, and continuous learning. These youth hubs are operated by Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario.

Position Description

The IYS-CC hosted by CAMH seeks a First Nation, Inuit, and/or Métis applicant for a full-time, contract position as Implementation Specialist (Indigenous Partnership Specialist). This role is remote, anywhere in Canada, reporting to the IYS-CC Program Manager. The specialist will support IYS networks in partnering effectively with Indigenous communities, integrating Indigenous knowledge, and promoting equitable outcomes. Collaboration with diverse teams, including youth, service providers, researchers, and health equity specialists, is essential.

The successful candidate will possess expertise in Indigenous health, community engagement, anti-oppressive practices, and change management, with a strong background in supporting systemic change and fostering Indigenous partnerships.

Responsibilities include:

• Applying Indigenous approaches, Implementation Science, Quality Improvement, and service/system design to support system adoption of new practices.
• Fostering collaborative relationships and providing expertise on Indigenous engagement and health principles.
• Supporting the development of Indigenous partnerships, resources, and tools based on Indigenous knowledge and evidence-informed practices.
• Building organizational capacity for sustainable change and supporting active Indigenous community involvement.

This position requires the applicant to be First Nations, Inuit, or Métis, with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Indigenous Studies, Public Health, Psychology, or relevant experience. A minimum of three years’ experience in Indigenous health promotion or related fields is required. Expertise in health program implementation, Indigenous engagement principles, and decolonizing practices is essential.

Additional skills include bilingualism (Indigenous language and/or French/English), ability to travel, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

CAMH is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from diverse communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities. We support accommodations during the application process. For more information or accommodations, contact [e-mail].