Indigenous System Coordinator

Grand Council Treaty #3; Dryden; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Council Treaty 3 in Ontario seeks an Indigenous Systems Coordinator to provide policy analysis, research, systems coordination, community and leadership engagement, and strategic support on issues affecting First Nations health, with a focus on mental health, addictions, substance use, and emerging priorities.

The successful candidate will build relationships with Treaty #3 leadership, First Nations communities, regional organizations, government ministries, health system partners, and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in health, social sciences, public administration, Indigenous studies, or a related field.
• Experience working in Indigenous health, First Nations health administration, health or social services, policy, systems coordination, or a related environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of First Nations health systems and the priorities and needs of Treaty #3 communities.
• Experience developing reports, briefing materials, policies, work plans, or recommendations.
• Strong research, analytical, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with communities, leadership, government, and external partners.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Knowledge of Anishinaabe culture, communities, and perspectives is considered an asset.
• Ability to speak and/or write Anishinaabemowin is considered an asset.
• Experience working with provincial or federal health ministries is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support Treaty #3 leadership in identifying health system gaps, barriers, emerging issues, and opportunities.
• Conduct research, environmental scans, policy reviews, and analysis related to Indigenous health and health systems.
• Prepare briefing notes, reports, policy recommendations, presentations, and other materials for leadership.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings, engagement sessions, working groups, and planning activities with communities, leadership, and partners.
• Participate in Ministry of Health, Indigenous Services Canada, provincial, regional, and cross-sector planning tables.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with First Nations communities, health organizations, government partners, and service providers.
• Support initiatives related to mental health, addictions, substance use, life promotion, and other identified Treaty #3 health priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve service coordination, partnerships, referral pathways, and access to culturally appropriate services.
• Monitor relevant provincial and federal policies, programs, funding opportunities, and emerging health issues.
• Prepare reports and deliverables required under Ministry of Health funding agreements and other applicable agreements.
• Support emergency and emerging health responses as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or Treaty #3 leadership.
• During an emergency epidemic/pandemic situation, job duties will be reviewed and reassigned accordingly

Job description

INTERNAL / TREATY 3 COMMUNITY POSTING ONLY
This position is open only to internal GCT3 staff and Treaty 3 members. Applicants must identify their community. Not open to the general public.

Overview:

The Indigenous Systems Coordinator will provide policy analysis, research, systems coordination, community and leadership engagement, and strategic support on issues affecting First Nations health. The position will have a particular focus on mental health, addictions, substance use, and emerging health priorities.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with Treaty #3 leadership, First Nations communities, regional organizations, government ministries, health system partners, and other stakeholders. The position will also participate in provincial and regional planning tables and bring Treaty #3 priorities and perspectives forward in external discussions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support Treaty #3 leadership in identifying health system gaps, barriers, emerging issues, and opportunities.
• Conduct research, environmental scans, policy reviews, and analysis related to Indigenous health and health systems.
• Prepare briefing notes, reports, policy recommendations, presentations, and other materials for leadership.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings, engagement sessions, working groups, and planning activities with communities, leadership, and partners.
• Participate in Ministry of Health, Indigenous Services Canada, provincial, regional, and cross-sector planning tables.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with First Nations communities, health organizations, government partners, and service providers.
• Support initiatives related to mental health, addictions, substance use, life promotion, and other identified Treaty #3 health priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve service coordination, partnerships, referral pathways, and access to culturally appropriate services.
• Monitor relevant provincial and federal policies, programs, funding opportunities, and emerging health issues.
• Prepare reports and deliverables required under Ministry of Health funding agreements and other applicable agreements.
• Support emergency and emerging health responses as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or Treaty #3 leadership.
• During an emergency epidemic/pandemic situation, job duties will be reviewed and reassigned accordingly

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in health, social sciences, public administration, Indigenous studies, or a related field.
• Experience working in Indigenous health, First Nations health administration, health or social services, policy, systems coordination, or a related environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of First Nations health systems and the priorities and needs of Treaty #3 communities.
• Experience developing reports, briefing materials, policies, work plans, or recommendations.
• Strong research, analytical, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with communities, leadership, government, and external partners.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Knowledge of Anishinaabe culture, communities, and perspectives is considered an asset.
• Ability to speak and/or write Anishinaabemowin is considered an asset.
• Experience working with provincial or federal health ministries is considered an asset.

We thank all those who apply. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Submission of a criminal record check is required prior to the offer of employment. We at Grand Council Treaty 3 are committed to transparency in our hiring process and do NOT use AI in the screening process.