Requisition number
202292E
Date posted
07/31/2026
Facilitator, San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Program, Indigenous Health Indigenous Health
Vancouver, BC
Pursuant to section 42 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry. We invite applicants to self-identify within their cover letter and/or resume. In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of PHSA safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA's Agencies/Divisions/Services, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Facilitator, San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) Program reports to the Provincial Lead, works in a team environment, and is responsible for facilitating on-line interactive training of the PHSA San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training program in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and nationally through the application of adult learning principles and experience working with Indigenous peoples. The Facilitator works collaboratively in a team environment with other facilitators, and Lead Facilitators directed by the San'yas Program Provincial Lead, San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program. Models a commitment to Indigenous Cultural Safety learning and personal racial identity development to integrate learning into practice.
The San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program is an accredited online training program that aims to increase knowledge, enhance self-awareness, and develop skills to work more effectively and safely with Indigenous people. The program is based on the concept of cultural safety; an ongoing process of actively working to make services and systems safer and more equitable for Indigenous people. Topics covered include colonization in Canada; racism, discrimination and stereotyping; and health inequities & social determinants of Indigenous peoples' health.
What you'll do - Work collaboratively with a team of facilitators providing on-line facilitation adhering to the San'yas ICS facilitation model to support participant learning trajectory.
- Identify and assess participant resistance characteristics and provides program sanctioned interventions to support learners working through resistance.
- Assess participant online posts to identify situational and systems dynamics supportive of the Indigenous Cultural Safety practice
- Manage conflict within an emotionally charged and complex interracial learning dynamics using highly specialized skills and knowledge.
- Provide direct group facilitation services when requested by Provincial Lead.
- Provide key facilitation and leadership in the development and delivery of the Indigenous Cultural Safety Program by supporting and shaping the ongoing development and implementation of the program.
What you bring Qualifications
- A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in Education, Adult Learning or a related discipline plus three (3) years' of recent related experience in the coaching, mentoring, training or on-line facilitation. Bilingual French/English is an asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within Indigenous Health contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system
Core Competencies
- Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
Skills & Knowledge
- Demonstrated commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. Critical understanding of transformational learning pedagogy, decolonization, anti-Indigenous racism, and critical race theory. Understanding and demonstrated commitment to racial identity development. Exceptional facilitation skills to achieve goals and objectives. Conversational, plain language writing skills; excellent communication skills including the ability to train, facilitate, and influence others. Strong analysis, critical thinking and problem solving abilities required including a skills to deconstruct learner on-line posts and support transformational learning. Internal consulting role requires leadership, facilitation and team skills, generally in the context of team challenges and conflict.
- Demonstrated team player with exceptional ability to give, receive and incorporate feedback. Demonstrated ability to support dynamic change. Demonstrated flexibility to work in a fluid fast paced work environment. Excellent organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines. Ability to deal effectively with all levels of staff. Requires skills to engage within divergent perspectives including Indigenous, immigrant and non-Indigenous populations. These skills include ability to engage with diversity of learning styles, education levels and motivational issues around challenging areas. Self-directed and motivated, with demonstrated ownership over assigned responsibilities. Be adaptable and flexible to meet changing priorities and resource constraints. software, including graphical space layout, presentation, and on-line learning language and communication techniques. Ability to produce spreadsheet reports. Self-directed and motivated, with demonstrated ownership over assigned responsibilities. Be adaptable and flexible to meet changing priorities and resource constraints.
- Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
- Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
What we bring Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.
- Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Salary Range: $76,111 - $109,409. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate's relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 1333 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G9
Closing Date: Applicants accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 08:00-16:00 Monday-Friday
Requisition #: 202292E
