This role is open to candidates located in Toronto or Ottawa.

Remote work arrangements may be available for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates who reside within their communities.

Contract Duration :

May-August 2026 (4 months)

Why is this role important?

CIHI is on a learning journey, guided by what we learn from First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, communities, governments, and organizations. We are committed to respecting Indigenous data sovereignty, advancing cultural safety and humility, and supporting the health and data priorities of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.

The successful candidate will support CIHI’s priorities related to Indigenous Health, including planning events, engaging with First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners, scanning and synthesizing information, preparing materials, and supporting analyses.

What you'll do

1. Work as part of a larger team, contributing to existing work and projects as requested

2. Build relationships within the Indigenous Health team and across the organization

3. Participate in a variety of meetings with internal and external colleagues and partners

4. Learn about CIHI’s approach to contributing to First Nation, Inuit, and Métis health data priorities and respecting principles of their data sovereignty

5. Contribute to project and meeting planning and develop materials for engagement with First Nation, Inuit, and Métis and non- First Nation, Inuit, and Métis partners (e.g., slide decks, short texts)

6. Scan, summarize, and synthesize research and policy literature/environments for relevant First Nation, Inuit, and Métis health information and/or analyze data

7. Support projects in collaboration with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis organizations

8. Support activities and events related to cultural safety and humility (e.g., cultural safety measurement project)

9. Support the development of reports and other products, such as website updates, materials for engagements/conferences/workshops, fact checking, and product testing (e.g., education and training products)

What you'll bring to the table

1. Must be registered in a Master’s level program

2. Experience conducting literature searches and reviews, and writing short texts for different audiences (public or professional)

3. Experience working in First Nation, Inuit, and Métis health research, sociology, population health or a related area. Experience with data analysis is an asset

4. Knowledge of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis health and social issues and social/political context

5. Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision

6. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

7. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

8. Fluency in both English and French is an asset

Remote work arrangements may be available for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates who reside within their communities. Preference will be given to those who self-identify as First Nation, Inuit, and Métis.

To find out more about this role and other exciting opportunities visit our website at www.cihi.ca and check out our 'Careers' section.

We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

At CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note the CIHI Recruiting Team uses email to communicate with applicants. Please make sure your profile has an updated email address that is checked regularly, including the junk/spam mail folder, as we send time sensitive emails (i.e. testing and interview bookings).