Indigenous Health Equity Lead – North Region

Ontario Health | Santé Ontario; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Health is seeking an Indigenous Health Equity Lead to advance meaningful, sustainable improvements in health outcomes for First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous communities across the North Region. This role connects Indigenous governance, community priorities, regional planning and provincial health system transformation.

Working in partnership with Indigenous communities, health service providers and cross-divisional teams, the Lead brings community intelligence, cultural

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a health-related field or related area.
• 5 years of related FNIMUI community experience.
• Strong knowledge of FNIMUI population landscapes and urban health providers.
• Lived FNIMUI experience preferred.
• Understanding of Indigenous languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop and implement the North Region Indigenous Health Equity Operational Plan.
• Incorporate community intelligence, cultural safety and distinctions-based approaches into planning.
• Facilitate collaboration among Ontario Health teams and Indigenous providers.
• Support culturally safe engagement with FNIMUI communities and partners.
• Provide planning data analysis and evidence-informed recommendations.

Skills

Community engagement

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation techniques

Presentation skills

Project management

Decision-making

Partnership development

Cultural safety awareness

Education

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in health-related field

5 years related FNIMUI community experience

Job description

Ontario Health is seeking an Indigenous Health Equity Lead to advance meaningful, sustainable improvements in health outcomes for First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous communities across the North Region. This role connects Indigenous governance, community priorities, regional planning and provincial health system transformation.

Working in partnership with Indigenous communities, health service providers and cross-divisional teams, the Lead brings community intelligence, cultural