Employment Type: Permanent

FTE: 0.60 FTE (24 hours per week)

Work Schedule: Weekdays - Dayshift

Summary of Position

The Indigenous Lead serves as a trusted advisor and relationship builder, fostering understanding and respectful relationships between Indigenous communities and Calgary Foothills PCN. Grounded in an understanding of Indigenous cultures, ways of knowing and approaches to health and wellness, this role works collaboratively with leaders and staff to advance cultural humility, support health equity initiatives and promote greater awareness of Indigenous perspectives. Through partnership, education and collaboration, the Indigenous Lead supports organizational learning and contributes to creating welcoming, culturally responsive experiences for Indigenous patients, families and communities.

Success in this role will be demonstrated through the ability to influence and support meaningful organizational change that enhances care experiences and strengthens community partnerships. This includes advancing initiatives that promote cultural humility, supporting the implementation of Truth and Reconciliation commitments within PCN and fostering stronger connections between Indigenous communities, clinicians and the broader primary care system.

Key Responsibilities

Key aspects of the position may include, but are not limited to

• Lead and support cultural humility initiatives across the PCN
• Build and maintain respectful relationships within Indigenous communities
• Provide strategic advice to leadership on Indigenous health priorities, reconciliation and culturally responsive practices
• Serve as a liaison within the Calgary zone, and provincial Indigenous health initiatives and support local implementation
• Collaborate with Calgary Zone PCNs to strengthen shared learning, coordinate supports and reduce duplication of services for Indigenous communities
• Support engagement activities that ensure Indigenous perspectives inform programs, services and organizational planning

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of the needs of patients from First Nations, Metis or Inuit settlements and community resources
• Collaborative work style
• Ability to execute new programs/projects
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work with individuals of various levels of experience and diverse professional backgrounds
• Ability to work well independently 
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and support others in change
• Knowledge and experience in primary care and the Patient Medical Home

Qualifications

• Foothills PCN is committed to recognizing diverse forms of knowledge and experience. We value equivalent combinations of lived experience, community leadership, formal education, and professional experience, acknowledging that each contributes meaningfully to success in this role. 
• Experience for consideration are:
  • Undergraduate degree in humanities, social science or clinical discipline
  • 3-5 years lived experience in:
    • Healthcare, community development, organizational change, Indigenous health or a related field
    • Traditional Indigenous knowledge and earned understanding of Indigenous cultural beliefs, values, customs, traditions, healing ways, ceremonies, traditional medicine and protocols

This position is designated for an Indigenous person (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) in accordance with Section 11 of the Alberta Human Rights Act.

Employment Requirements

• Completion of a satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search. 

Diversity & Inclusion

• Our PCN strongly believes in sustaining an inclusive, respectful and equitable working environment that represents the communities we serve. We are committed to a merit-based selection process that ensures all candidates are considered. We invite people of all ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, sex, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientation, ages, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics and disabilities to apply for positions within our PCN.

Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

• As part of our ongoing commitment to advancing reconciliation and supporting Indigenous communities, we actively uphold Call to Action 23 [https://nctr.ca/about/history-of-the-trc/truth-and-reconciliation-commission-of-canada-calls-to-action/] of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. We are dedicated to increasing the recruitment and retention of Indigenous professionals across all levels of our organization, particularly in health and wellness roles and encourage individuals of Indigenous ancestry to apply. 

If your background matches the qualifications listed above and are looking for an opportunity with a dynamic organization that is making a difference in the community, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Please note that only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, as well as districts 4, 5 and 6 of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.