National Coordinator, Indigenous Engagement

Job Description

Job title: National Coordinator, Indigenous Engagement

Company: University of Saskatchewan

Job description: National Coordinator, Indigenous EngagementThe University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to reflect the community we serve. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Only Indigenous candidates will be considered for this position. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. is a condition of employment and a requirement to hold this position and the successful candidate must maintain those conditions throughout their employment.Description:
Pewaseskwan in partnership with CANTRAIN is seeking a National Coordinator of Indigenous Engagement. CANTRAIN stands out by fully integrating modular, on-line training with experiential and engaged learning opportunities and expert mentorship. This distinctive approach goes beyond what is commonly found in existing clinical trial training programs. Engaged, experiential learning, informed by adult learning principles, combined with expert guidance from mentors who actively participate in the training process, greatly enhances skill development and professional competency. In addition, CANTRAIN’s modular training can be tailored for various types of learners and levels of experience and expertise. These stakeholders include coordinators, project managers, monitoring specialists, regulatory affairs experts, investigators, knowledge translation professionals, and patient partners, among others. As a result, CANTRAIN provides a unique training experience that combines the convenience of online resources with the benefits of personalized guidance from experienced mentors.Primary Purpose:
The National Coordinator of Indigenous Engagement will oversee operations, planning, implementation, and evaluation of CANTRAIN Clinical Trials Training Program (CTTP) to First Nations, Me’tis and Inuit communities. This includes evaluating and coordinating the existing and future program activities of CANTRAIN relating to Indigenous engagement, strengthening research capacity, adapting the program for expansion to Indigenous research centres, maintaining the program materials and e-learning assets, and developing strategies to maximize outreach to First Nations, Me’tis and Inuit communities. The employee will report to the Executive Director of Pewaseskwan with day-to-day direction from the National Coordinator of Stream 4 for patients and community partners. This position is housed at the University of Saskatchewan and is overseen by Pewaseskwan (the Indigenous Wellness Research Group).Accountabilities:

• Dedicated to incorporating Indigenous Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Access (EDIA/IDEA) into CANTRAIN CTTP.
• Engage with national public academic institutions and national Indigenous educators to offer and facilitate access to CANTRAIN platforms;
• Facilitate the on-boarding of all categories of trainees/mentees into CANTRAIN CTTPs, especially those from the Indigenous communities across Canada.
• Participate in the recruitment of Indigenous Mentors under the National Director, mentorships’ programs.
• Collaborate and exchange knowledge and best practices will other coordinators of CANTRAIN regarding Indigenous engagement.
• Lead the focus on research strengthening within community, especially working with First Nations, Me’tis and Inuit communities across Canada;
• Coordinate and contextualize approaches across Canada on clinical trials training needs from Indigenous perspectives.
• Align with the Indigenous Knowledge Holders Circle (IKHC) at the national level.
• Fully dedicate their productive time to strengthening ties across Canada, by working with First Nations, Me’tis and Inuit communities.
• Act as reporting liaison for CANTRAIN working group 10 on EDIA and Indigenous engagement;
• Assemble, nurture and support a national advisory circle of Indigenous Knowledge Holders with community and institutional knowledge of Indigenous health research across Canada
• Survey and collate existing health research training curricula, programs and modules that relate to Indigenous to develop CANTRAIN CTTP Curriculum, especially into Stream 4 for Patients and Community Partners
• Advise IKH circle and Pewaseskwan leads of survey findings, and lead discussions on training needs to support IHR programs related to supporting and improving Indigenous health research in Canada
• Train the research community on Indigenous engagement as well as training for Indigenous communities working with researchers
• Advise on where adaptations of existing curricula should be undertaken, and where gaps in training needs require additional developments
• Work with Pewaseskwan leads and IKH circle to find and exploit the resources needed to inform training resource developments
• Communicate with funding partners to create plans to address their specific needs in IHR training

Standards of Performance:

• Deep knowledge of Indigenous health and wellness;
• Experience in health research and experience in educational training;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to work respectfully with others;
• The successful applicant would become part of the Pewaseskwan team, and would take part in group activities including Learning Circles, Grandmother Gatherings and weekly staff meetings;
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in practice.
• Well-developed verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Disciplined approach to planning and project execution with exceptional attention to accuracy and detail.
• Proven problem-solving ability in managing concurrent projects under tight deadlines.

Scope of Responsibilities:Impact of Decision Making: Significant long-term impact ( long-term, exceeds one year, impact on the overall project at the financial, material or human level).Verbal Communication: Advise or give presentations: use my professional experience or specialised knowledge to lead presentations / training sessions and/or advise or guide people in solving problems.Written Communication: Considerable judgement in writing speeches, research reports or documents dealing with highly sensitive ethical or strategic aspects.Supervision: No direct supervision of personnel.Qualifications
Education: A level of education equivalent to a Master’s degree in a related health or business discipline from a recognized program. A combination of education and experience may be considered.Experience: A minimum of two years of directly related experience in a research environment. Knowledge of University of Saskatchewan policies and procedures will be considered an asset. Demonstrated leadership experience in the research environment and among Indigenous peoples.Skills:

• Experience organizing small or large professional or social in person or virtual events (particularly coordinating logistics, promotion, and communication).
• Experience with LMS technology platforms, adult-learning principles or instructional design an asset.
• Experience with technology platforms, including Zoom and various third-party event software programs (including LMS), Microsoft programs.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with decision-makers to achieve solutions to unique and complex problems.
• Ability to recognize and tactfully maneuver through difficult situations.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment, tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Highly proficient computer skills.
• Proven leadership skills.

This position requires an ability to deal with competing priorities and deadlines, and personal initiative and judgment. It will suit an individual who is creative, innovative, versatile, and committed to upholding standards of equity, transparency, consistency and accuracy in forging a vital Indigenous presence in this space.Department: Dean’s Office, Cameco Chair in Indigenous Health and Wellness
Status: Term up to 24 months with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $67,681.00 – 105,753.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 11/20/2024
Closing Date: 12/11/2024
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask’s Alternative Workspace Guidelines
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

Location: Saskatoon, SK

Job date: Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:49:25 GMT