Indigenous Care Liaison

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking an Indigenous Care Liaison to provide holistic care for Indigenous patients and families within Misericordia Community Hospital. You will educate care teams about respectful Indigenous health care and build trust between patients and providers to support culturally appropriate care.

As a bridge builder, you will collaborate with the care team, Elders where applicable, and community resources, ensuring hospitality and culturally sensitive service.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in humanities, social science, or a clinical field.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with Indigenous communities.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care to Indigenous patients and families.
• Educate care teams on respectful relationships and Indigenous health care.
• Serve as a bridge between patients, families and the care team to ensure culturally appropriate care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma in humanities, social science, or clinical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is your opportunity to join the vibrant health care team at the Misericordia Community Hospital where you will provide culturally sensitive and appropriate care and support to Indigenous patients, while contributing to the development of a robust Indigenous Care Program. Guided by Covenant Health’s mission, vision, and values, the Indigenous Care Liaison (ICL) provides holistic care for Indigenous people and their families, educates health care providers about respectful relationships and health care for Indigenous people, while building understanding and trust between Indigenous people and health care providers. The ICL will foster a spirit of hospitality for Indigenous people within Covenant Health and act as a bridge builder between Indigenous patients/families and care team staff to support culturally appropriate care. Respecting the historical impacts of colonization, traditional Indigenous beliefs and cultures, the diversity of many beliefs among Indigenous peoples, and the complex Western medical approaches to health, the ICL establishes responsive, sensitive, and consultative relationships that enable trust and healing among peoples of very diverse world views and approaches to health and healing. This position reports to the Manager, Spiritual Care Seniors & Indigenous Liaisons.

Description:

Description: The Indigenous Care Liaison (ICL) provides holistic care for Indigenous people and their families, educates health care providers about respectful relationships and health care for Indigenous people, while building understanding and trust between Indigenous people and health care providers. The ICL will foster a spirit of hospitality for Indigenous people within Covenant Health and act as a bridge builder between Indigenous patients/families and care team staff to support culturally appropriate care. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.

• Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
• Unit and Program: ALL
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $35.79
• Maximum Salary: $47.53
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Indigenous Care Liaison
• Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
• Unit and Program: ALL
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $35.79
• Maximum Salary: $47.53
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Diploma in humanities, social science, or clinical discipline.

Additional Required Qualifications:

3-5 years lived experience: traditional Indigenous knowledge and earned understanding about Indigenous cultural beliefs, values, customs, traditions, healing ways, ceremonies, traditional medicine, protocols.Experience (Non-traditional): Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and understanding of the needs of patients from First Nations, Metis or Inuit settlements and community resources. Experience (Traditional): · Guided ongoing development with Traditional Elders over the course of many years. Learning about Indigenous cultural identity that is recognized by other Indigenous people and is respectful in a health care environment. Knowledge of how to respond to diverse cultural needs of a wide variety of Indigenous people. Knowledge about the effects of colonization and residential schools, including intergenerational trauma. Openness to continually learning and professional development. Knowledge of and comfort with computer applications such as Microsoft Office. Must demonstrate excellent critical thinking skills and have strong problem-solving abilities. Must remain current regarding service options available including detailed knowledge of Indigenous Communities.

Preferred Qualifications:

3-5 years’ experience in healthcare; if part of a registered profession, registration in good standing with applicable governing body. Experience in conflict resolution. Experience in community development and working within a holistic approach to health. Commitment to working as part of a collaborative care team. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills. Broad knowledge of federal, provincial, regional and local community resources.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Misericordia Community Hosp

Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Misericordia Community Hosp