POSITION TYPE : Permanent, Full-time, Day, 75 hours / pay period, 1.0 FTE
SALARY SCALE : $97,200 to $113,213 annually
What would my role be?Reporting to the Director, Mission, Client Experience, Spiritual Care and Clinical Ethics, you will:
- Provide strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives that advance meaningful partnerships with those we serve across the organization.
- Ensure that the perspectives and experiences of those we serve, particularly individuals and communities affected by systemic barriers to equitable care, are included in organizational decision-making, quality improvement, program development, and strategic planning.
- Advance person-centered care, health equity, accessibility and cultural safety by integrating these principles into organizational policies, programs, services, and strategic priorities.
- Provide advice, consultation, and change management support to strengthen organizational capacity for partnership and equitable service delivery.
How do I qualify?Required:
- Undergraduate Degree of four (4) years in Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Human Rights, Health Administration or equivalent combination of experience, education and training
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in patient and family engagement, community engagement, health equity, accessibility, quality improvement, healthcare operations, public health, social services, community development or a related field
- Successful experience in leading initiatives that bring the voices of patients, residents, families, caregivers, and communities into planning, decision-making, program development, service design, and evaluation
- Experience working collaboratively with diverse communities, community organizations, advocacy groups, and individuals with lived and living experience
- Experience leading projects, facilitating change, and influencing stakeholders in complex organizational environments
Preferred:
- Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP)
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Certificates
- Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
- Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Certification
- Patient Engagement and Partnership Certification
- Quality Improvement (e.g. Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) courses)
- Change Management Certification (Prosci) / certificats de gestion du changement (Prosci)
- LEADS in a Caring Environment
- Fluent in French and English
What skills should I possess to succeed in the role?- Demonstrated commitment to patient, resident, and family centered care, meaningful partnership, and co-design
- Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to establish trust, foster collaboration, and amplify diverse perspectives, particularly those of equity-deserving communities
- Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to engage audiences ranging from community members to senior leaders
- Ability to influence decision-making, build consensus, and advance organizational priorities through collaboration and change leadership
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify barriers, interpret qualitative and quantitative data, evaluate outcomes, and translate insights into actionable recommendations
- Strong judgement and the ability to navigate complex organizational environments
- Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands
- Self-directed, adaptable, and comfortable leading change in evolving healthcare environments
- Knowledge of health equity, accessibility, anti-racism, cultural safety, inclusion, the social determinants of health, and barriers that impact healthcare access, experiences, and outcomes
Additional Information*To support a fair and inclusive hiring process, this posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applications has been received. We encourage interested candidates to apply early.This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy.All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada's official languages must also be included. Please note that any inaccuracies in the information provided may result in your application being rejected.
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