Program Coordinator, Indigenous Health

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Toronto is seeking a Program Coordinator for Indigenous Health to support the MPH Indigenous Health stream, including practicum coordination, recruitment, retention and program adjustments. You will build partnerships with Indigenous organizations and Knowledge Keepers to enhance the MPH Indigenous Health program for students.

The role focuses on securing practicum placements, maintaining a culturally safe environment, and coordinating recruitment, admissions, and student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in admissions/student enrolment environment with Indigenous peoples or organizations.
• Cross-cultural collaboration experience with Indigenous communities.
• Records management and database experience.
• Experience coordinating meetings, agendas and follow-up.
• Experience coordinating events, workshops or seminars.
• Knowledge of culturally safe practices when working with Indigenous peoples.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for senior management and general audiences.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings, with multitasking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for program inquiries and eligibility information.
• Assist with program changes, course preparations and related paperwork.
• Organize and circulate program evaluations and draft communications; write activity reports.
• Coordinate admissions logistics and events or programming.
• Conduct recruitment activities online and in-person for prospective students.
• Maintain course information on student information systems and Sharepoint.
• Foster relations with stakeholders to support student placements and external opportunities.
• Coordinate networking between students, employers and alumni; collect feedback.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health, community development, Indigenous studies or related disciplines

Tools

Monday.com

EndNote

Adobe Reader Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

Program Coordinator, Indigenous Health

Date Posted: 08/18/2026
Req ID: 49863
Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Department: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00051105
Existing Vacancy: Yes

About us:

The Dalla Lana School of Public Health is a Faculty of the University of Toronto that originated as one of the Schools of Hygiene begun by the Rockefeller Foundation in 1927. The School, which plays a critical role in the COVID-19 pandemic response, went through a dramatic renaissance after the 2003 SARS crisis and it is now the largest public health school in Canada, with more than 850 faculty, 1,000 students, and research and training partnerships with institutions throughout Toronto and the world. With $76 million in research funding per year, including more than $31.5 million held at DLSPH, the School contributes to improving population health and health policy and health systems through discoveries and innovation in data science and AI, maternal, child and reproductive health, climate change [response], implementation and improvement sciences, preventable disease through vaccines and prevention through [and] wellness such as with diabetes, comparative health policy, sustainable and equitable health systems, global and Indigenous health, among many other areas.

Your opportunity:

As the Program Coordinator, you will be supporting the Master of Public Health (MPH) in Indigenous Health stream including practicum coordination, recruitment, retention, program adjustments, and student interactions. The goal of the Program Coordinator will be to foster and nurture partnerships and relationships with Indigenous organizations, Elders, Senators, Knowledge Keepers and Indigenous peoples to improve the MPH in Indigenous Health program for students.

Additionally, you will nurture these relationships with Indigenous organizations to secure practicum placement opportunities for MPH in Indigenous Health students to fulfill their degree requirements. You will continue to provide a culturally safe environment for faculty, staff and students as you assist with recruitment, admissions, program changes, and student interactions and requests. Your excellent attention to detail, project coordination and interpersonal skills coupled with your demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous worldviews and cultural safety will allow for you to assist with the continuation of the MPH in Indigenous Health and its future growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for program related inquiries - providing detailed information on program and/or course eligibility requirements, recruitment dates, requirements and application procedures
• Assisting with program changes, updates, faculty preparation for courses, and paperwork related to the MPH in Indigenous Health
• Organizing, summarizing and circulating program and/or course evaluations as well as drafting internal and external communications; Writing reports on program activities
• Determining logistical details required for the execution of admissions processes and for events and/or programming
• Conduct recruitment activities online and in-person for prospective students and liaising with contacts to determine site specific placement requirements, including gathering information on student performance.
• Maintaining information on digital platforms including course information on student information systems and Sharepoint
• Fostering and maintaining positive relations with stakeholders to support student placement activities; scheduling and assigning students to external learning opportunities
• Coordinating networking activities between students and employers and/or alumni, collecting feedback on programs or events

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, community development, indigenous studies or related disciplines, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in an admissions/student enrolment environment with Indigenous peoples, partners, or organizations, including experience in student services and program administration.
• Experience working and collaborating in cross-cultural settings, preferably with Elders, Senators, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous leaders, communities, and/or organizations
• Experience in records management including maintaining information in databases
• Experience and proficiency with coordinating meetings, agendas and follow up items
• Experience coordinating the logistics of events, workshops and/or seminars
• Clear and demonstrated experience of culturally safe practices when working with Indigenous peoples
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Reader Pro, EndNote, and Monday.com
• Superb communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills; Experience with writing documents for senior management and leaders, as well as writing for a general audience
• Excellent organizational skills, time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to meet conflicting priorities and balance multiple projects; Strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to learn new skills and learn inputs from multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated experience working as an effective team member in high pressure situations
• Strong planning and project coordination skills with excellent prioritization and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong initiative and judgment skills
• Well-developed Indigenous community and knowledge relations and skills
• Client-services oriented with demonstrated listening and critical thinking skills; Ability to maintain a broad perspective; ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with all levels
• Ability to travel to and transport supplies for a 2 week offsite program at Hart House Farm on an annual basis

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience working in a culturally-safe Indigenous academic environment
• OCAP Certification

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Goal orientedIntuitive
• Organized
• Problem solver

Please note:

• This is a part-time (55% FTE) position.

Closing Date:

08/26/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:

Budget - Continuing

Schedule:

Part-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pay Band 10 -- $72,119. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $92,226. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category:

Administrative / Managerial

Lived Experience Statement:

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Diversity Statement:

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement:

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

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