Student Inclusion - French Language Services (FLS) Coordinator

Kingston Health Sciences Centre; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a Student Inclusion – FLS Coordinator to enhance French Language Services over an 8-week temporary position. The role involves researching best practices, engaging stakeholders, and creating bilingual resources, fostering inclusivity for Francophone staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and French.
• Experience in community outreach or inclusion initiatives is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the advancement of French Language Services within the organization.
• Create bilingual educational materials to promote awareness of FLS.
• Engage staff and the Francophone community to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Research

Stakeholder Engagement

Bilingual Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Title:

Student Inclusion – FLS Coordinator

Department:

Inclusion, Leadership & Talent Development

Position Number:

50073761

Hours of Work:

Temporary, Full-time position; Days

Salary:

Student - $22.00 per hour + 4% in lieu of vacation

Union:

Non-Union

Location:

KGH site

Position Summary:

The Student Inclusion – FLS Coordinator will support the advancement of French Language Services (FLS) within our organization over 8 weeks. Working closely with the Inclusion, Leadership, and Talent Development team, the Coordinator will research, engage stakeholders, and develop resources to promote French Language Services. This role aims to build a more inclusive and equitable healthcare environment for Francophone staff, patients, and their families.

Primary Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Review French Language Services legislation, inclusion priorities, and existing frameworks and services for active offer and interpreter access.
2. Assess current practices and explore models for French Language Services through research, staff engagement, and collaboration with Francophone community partners in both English and French.
3. Create bilingual educational materials and practical tools to support awareness and implementation of French Language Services.
4. Support staff engagement and communication efforts through learning sessions and internal awareness campaigns.

*Note: The above duties are representative but are not exhaustive.