Indigenous Health Leadership Chair

Ipacamic; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Big-Canoe Chair in Indigenous Health at the University of Toronto invites applications for a five-year renewable appointment to advance Indigenous health education, research, and policy within DFCM and beyond. Start date is January 1, 2027, negotiable, with a focus on mentorship, community partnerships, and reconciliation.

The Chair will lead the Indigenous Leadership Circle, co-develop strategic plans, engage with Indigenous communities, and support training sites to be culturally safe.

Qualifications

• Certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (or equivalent).
• Graduate degree in quality improvement, system innovation, or knowledge translation.
• Hold or be eligible for the rank of Professor or Associate Professor.
• Evidence of scholarly activity in Indigenous primary care improvement.
• Strong track record of contributions to Indigenous health and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the Indigenous Leadership Circle (ILC).
• Co-develop and advance an Indigenous wellbeing, partnerships and reconciliation strategic plan for DFCM.
• Engage and partner with local and regional Indigenous community organizations, Elders, knowledge keepers and health leaders to actively co-lead and participate in DFCM Indigenous initiatives.
• Provide advice and support to the DFCM Indigenous education lead.
• Work in collaboration with the Office of Indigenous Health, Temerty Faculty of Medicine to harmonize Indigenous activities in DFCM with those of the broader Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.
• Strengthen Indigenous partnerships and collaborations provincially, nationally and internationally.
• Prepare an Annual report to the Chair, summarizing progress, challenges, and next steps to improve impact and outcomes.
• Be available for strategic advice and discussions as needed with members of the DFCM executive team Foster Indigenous specific scholarly inquiry and evaluation.
• Actively contribute to the advancement of Indigenous interests through advocacy and expert policy recommendations.
• Assess and support response to the mentorship needs of current and potential Indigenous health learners, providers, and teachers across the continuum of education and health disciplines, with a focus on those engaged in family and community medicine.

Skills

Indigenous health leadership

Research and scholarship

Policy development

Community partnerships

Mentorship

Education

Certification with College of Family Physicians of Canada (or equivalent)

Graduate degree related to quality improvement or knowledge translation

Eligibility for Professor/Associate Professor

Scholarly activity in Indigenous primary care improvement

Job description

The Big-Canoe Chair in Indigenous Health at the University of Toronto invites applications for a five-year renewable appointment to advance Indigenous health education, research, and policy within DFCM and beyond. Start date is January 1, 2027, negotiable, with a focus on mentorship, community partnerships, and reconciliation.

The Chair will lead the Indigenous Leadership Circle, co-develop strategic plans, engage with Indigenous communities, and support training sites to be culturally safe.