Indigenous Health & Wellness Navigation Coordinator

Brock University; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading comprehensive university in the Niagara Region is seeking an Indigenous Health & Wellness Navigation Coordinator. You will provide support and guidance for Indigenous students regarding health and wellness, develop culturally appropriate programs, and work closely with various departments. Ideal candidates have an understanding of Indigenous worldviews and strong community ties. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health & dental benefits

Pension plan

Up to 3 weeks vacation per year

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.
• Lived experience navigating a post-secondary environment.
• In-depth knowledge of colonization and current issues facing Indigenous peoples.

Responsibilities

• Support students through individual wellness conversations.
• Develop and implement health and wellness programs for Indigenous students.
• Facilitate traditional healing practices in collaboration with community knowledge keepers.

Skills

Lived experience working with Indigenous communities

Strong understanding of Indigenous cultural practices

Proven experience relationship-building

Education

Undergraduate Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara. Brock has been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity compiled by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities.

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Post End Date:August 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

About the Role:

Reporting to the Director, Hadiya’dagenhahs First Nations, Metis and Inuit Student Centre, the Indigenous Health & Wellness Navigation Coordinator is responsible providing support, resources, and guidance for Indigenous students regarding health and wellness. The Coordinator manages health and wellness programs tailored to the specific needs of Indigenous communities. This role works closely with various university departments, external partners, and Indigenous communities to ensure that programs are culturally appropriate and effective. The Indigenous Health & Wellness Navigation Coordinator is responsible for navigating students through available resources, fostering collaboration, and promoting Indigenous knowledge and practices in health and wellness.

Please note that this role will be required to work at the St. Catharines and Burlington campuses.

The Indigenous Health & Wellness Navigation Coordinator will:

• Support students through the provision of individual wellness conversations;
• Deliver culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care practices while advocating for Indigenous students' success, wellness, and safety;
• Facilitate traditional healing practices and cultural teachings in collaboration with community knowledge keepers and Elders;
• Ensure culturally safe and appropriate referrals tomental health professionals;
• Maintain the medicine bundle/smudging materials for Hadiya'dagénhahs First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Centre;
• Identify students who are at risk of harm to self and/or others and connect with appropriate resources;
• Develop, implement, and evaluate health and wellness programs specifically designed for Indigenous students;
• Design and implement evidence based, high-quality and accessible workshops and events based upon student feedback that focus on campus, individual and community wellbeing;
• Develop relationships with local Indigenous communities and resources to expand support networks for students;
• Foster partnerships with external health organizations and service providers to enhance the range of services available to Indigenous students;
• Prepare reports and provide insights to inform future program development and resource allocation.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Undergraduate Degree in a relevant discipline, Health Sciences, Social Work, Indigenous Studies;
• Lived experience working with Indigenous communities and strong ties to First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit communities, with an understanding of Indigenous worldviews, cultures, and values;
• Identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit;
• Lived experience navigating a post-secondary environment;
• First Nations Mental Health First Aid Certification;
• Case Management Training;
• In-depth knowledge of colonization, Indigenous and Canadian histories, intergenerational trauma, and current issues facing Indigenous peoples;
• Promotes and embodies inclusivity and respect within the workplace and the broader community;
• Proven experience relationship-building within Indigenous communities;
• Strong understanding of Indigenous cultural practices, healing practices, and ceremonies;
• Knowledge of mainstream health services and community resources, specifically for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis programs and services in the Niagara Region;
• Experience developing presentations, educational sessions, and events.

Preferred or Asset Skills:

• Proficiency in Indigenous languages;
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural practices;
• ASIST Certification;
• Mental Health First Aid Certification;
• CPR Certification.

Salary and Total Rewards:

• Job Grade J, Salary Scale ($56,503 - $91,627);
• Target Hiring Range: $56,503 - $60,000*
• This is a permanent position that includes:
• Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pension Plan: Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan.
• Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays.
• Professional Development: Eligibility for the Brock Tuition Waiver Program.

*The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy . As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups .

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodat e the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code . Please contact [e-mail] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure you r participation needs are met.

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We appreciate all applications received . C andidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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