Director, Indigenous Cultural Safety and Relations
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At Ontario Health we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity inspiration tenacity humility and care.
What Ontario Health offers:
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:
Fully paid medical dental and vision coverage from your first day
a health care spending or wellness spending account
a premium defined benefit pension plan
three personal days and two float days annually
three weeks vacation to start (for individual contributors) increasing to four weeks after two years
career development opportunities
a collaborative valuesbased team culture
a wellness program
a hybrid working model
participation in Communities of Inclusion
Want to make a difference in your career Consider this opportunity.
Position Title: Director Indigenous Cultural Safety and Relations (West Region)
Location: Hybrid (West Region Windsor Burlington Niagara Kitchener/Waterloo London Hamilton Sarnia Huron Perth Chatham Grey Bruce Owen Sound
Job Type: Fulltime Permanent
Help Lead the Way Toward Health Equity
Ontario Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to advance Indigenous Cultural Safety and strengthen partnerships across the health system in Ontarios West Region which is made up of Windsor Burlington Niagara Kitchener/Waterloo London Hamilton Sarnia Huron Perth Chatham Grey Bruce Owen Sound among other towns/cities. As Director Indigenous Cultural Safety and Relations you will work directly with First Nations Inuit Mtis and urban Indigenous (FNIMuI) communities and health care organizations to help build safer more respectful and more responsive health systemsespecially within hospitals.
This seniorlevel position sits within our Indigenous Leaders Model (ILM) team a circle of Indigenous and allied leaders working to improve system coordination and support culturally grounded healthcare for Indigenous Peoples across Ontario.
What Youll Do
Build Strong Partnerships and Support System Change
Develop trusted relationships with FNIMuI communities patient navigators Elders and Indigenous health organizations across the region.
Collaborate with hospitals Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) and Indigenous health partners to embed Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) and antiracism into care practices.
Support hospitals in creating transparent ICS reporting frameworks and promote accountability on culturally safe care.
Oversee ICS performance and evaluation across the region ensuring culturally safe care is both measurable and meaningful.
Lead Strategy Evaluation and Policy Advocacy
Codevelop ICS and antiracism guidelines practices and patient navigation supports across hospital settings.
Help build a regional system report card aligned with the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
Partner with Indigenous health leaders to shape strategic plans identify success indicators and strengthen transitions of care.
Support data stewardship practices that reflect Indigenous data sovereignty and selfidentification principles.
Engage Communities and Support IndigenousLed Solutions
Foster relationships grounded in respect community accountability and Indigenous ways of knowing.
Champion the inclusion of Indigenous voices in health planning policy and program development.
Advocate for access to Traditional Healing and Indigenous wellness models in all healthcare settings.
Collaborate with Ontario Healths Equity Inclusion Diversity and AntiRacism (EIDAR) team to guide culturally safe systemwide efforts.
What You Bring
Lived experience community knowledge and professional expertise are all valued in this role. We welcome applications from Indigenous candidates with deep relationships connections to community and strong leadership capabilities.
10 years working in Indigenous health social services or policy environments with demonstrated advocacy for FNIMuI peoples.
Knowledge of hospital systems Indigenous cultural safety antiracism practices and community health development.
Experience building strong relationships with Indigenous communities governments and health organizations.
Advanced degree or equivalent training and lived/community experience (e.g. public health policy Indigenous governance).
Expertise in Indigenous methodologies data collection and knowledge sharing.
Strong communication and collaboration skillsable to work in complex multipartner environments with integrity and respect.
Experience applying traumainformed antiracist and culturally safe approaches in systemslevel leadership.
We encourage applications from First Nations Inuit and Mtis candidates. Ontario Health is committed to fostering a culturally safe and equitable workplace for all. Miigwech Nakurmiik Qujannamiik Maarsi and thank you for considering this opportunity.
Employment Type:
Permanent Full timeContract Length:
N/ASalary Band:
Band 9External Application Deadline Date:
May 22 2025All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations Mtis Inuit and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members ofBlack and racializedgroups; 2SLGBTQIA communities; trans and nonbinary individuals;and people living with disabilities.
Ontario Health is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process please email and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
