Cultural Safety Education Coordinator - First Nations Health Programs - Term Full-Time
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Term Full-Time Position - (1.0 FTE)
October 20, 2025- September 30, 2026
This position is at the L06 level with an hourly pay range of $35.94 to $45.47
(PSAC Bargaining Unit)
Reporting to the Director, First Nations Health Programs (FNHP), the Cultural Safety Education Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating and delivering educational programs to improve cultural competence among Yukon Hospital Corporation employees, students, and partners. The incumbent, in collaboration with First Nations Health Programs Director and staff, Elders, Hospitals’ Leadership, Nursing Education Team, and Organizational Development, is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of cultural safety and anti-indigenous racism training.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Knowledge of the historical and contemporary issues facing First Nations.
- Knowledge of customs, beliefs and traditions, and the diversity within and among communities.
- Knowledge and demonstrated application of adult learning principles and practices.
- Knowledge of present and emerging education delivery models.
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate education programs within a health care organization. including needs assessments, training techniques and course development.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Critical thinking and strategic problem-solving skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills (report writing and presentations).
- Good research skills to ensure content and methods are appropriate and excellent.
- Ability to plan programs, develop curriculum and create lesson plans.
- Ability to set goals, manage projects and meet deadlines under pressure and with changing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision.
A University degree or College diploma/certificate in Education or Adult Education, Certificate, diploma or degree Native Studies or Cultural Safety and three to five (3-5) year’s experience teaching or facilitating group sessions. A combination of education, training/experience may be considered. A Master’s degree in Education or Adult Education is desired.
Incentives:
- Pension Plan
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Generous Vacation Time
- Yukon Bonus
- Relocation Allowance
- On-site Gym
- Free Parking
Closing Date: 4:00pm October 10, 2025
About Yukon Hospital Corporation
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are passionate about and strive to provide the best care every time.
Whitehorse General Hospital is Yukon's primary acute care centre, providing a full range of care, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care, surgical services, cancer care, visiting specialists clinics, therapy and lab services, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Dawson City Community Hospital and Watson Lake Community Hospital allow many Yukoners to receive care closer to home through access to 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care as well as many lab and diagnostic imaging services.
Cultural Safety Education Coordinator - First Nations Health Programs - Term Full-Time
Top Benefits
About the role
Term Full-Time Position - (1.0 FTE)
October 20, 2025- September 30, 2026
This position is at the L06 level with an hourly pay range of $35.94 to $45.47
(PSAC Bargaining Unit)
Reporting to the Director, First Nations Health Programs (FNHP), the Cultural Safety Education Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating and delivering educational programs to improve cultural competence among Yukon Hospital Corporation employees, students, and partners. The incumbent, in collaboration with First Nations Health Programs Director and staff, Elders, Hospitals’ Leadership, Nursing Education Team, and Organizational Development, is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of cultural safety and anti-indigenous racism training.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Knowledge of the historical and contemporary issues facing First Nations.
- Knowledge of customs, beliefs and traditions, and the diversity within and among communities.
- Knowledge and demonstrated application of adult learning principles and practices.
- Knowledge of present and emerging education delivery models.
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate education programs within a health care organization. including needs assessments, training techniques and course development.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Critical thinking and strategic problem-solving skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills (report writing and presentations).
- Good research skills to ensure content and methods are appropriate and excellent.
- Ability to plan programs, develop curriculum and create lesson plans.
- Ability to set goals, manage projects and meet deadlines under pressure and with changing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision.
A University degree or College diploma/certificate in Education or Adult Education, Certificate, diploma or degree Native Studies or Cultural Safety and three to five (3-5) year’s experience teaching or facilitating group sessions. A combination of education, training/experience may be considered. A Master’s degree in Education or Adult Education is desired.
Incentives:
- Pension Plan
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Generous Vacation Time
- Yukon Bonus
- Relocation Allowance
- On-site Gym
- Free Parking
Closing Date: 4:00pm October 10, 2025
About Yukon Hospital Corporation
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are passionate about and strive to provide the best care every time.
Whitehorse General Hospital is Yukon's primary acute care centre, providing a full range of care, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care, surgical services, cancer care, visiting specialists clinics, therapy and lab services, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Dawson City Community Hospital and Watson Lake Community Hospital allow many Yukoners to receive care closer to home through access to 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care as well as many lab and diagnostic imaging services.