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. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to reach out to Sanya'k ?ula (Indigenous Recruitment and Employee Experience) for support, advice, and guidance on the PHSA hiring process.

 

Salary Range: $88,990-$127,923/year. 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.

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values, Coast Salish Teachings and strategic directions of PHSA, eliminating Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination, diversity, equity, inclusion and safety, including both patient and employee safety, are priorities and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety, including Indigenous Cultural Safety, is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Director, Indigenous-specific Anti-racism (ISAR) Education, the Lead Facilitator is responsible for providing facilitation in ISAR, developing ISAR curriculum, and evaluating ISAR education in conjunction with the ISAR education team. Provides direction and guidance and further skill development to PHSA staff.  The Lead Facilitator works collaboratively with partners and groups including PHSA management, Agency Learning and Development Teams, People and Culture, Information Technology and Information Management, Consultants and Indigenous organizations and advisory Committees regarding training needs analysis, curriculum design, and developing both clinical and non-clinical focused ISAR education.

The ISAR Education facilitator is part of a new and innovative Indigenous led team where we continue to work towards dismantling and disrupting white supremacy throughout the organization. Our Indigenous Health team continually works to eliminate Indigenous-specific racism and hardwire Indigenous Cultural Safety and humility across PHSA and the health system.  The Indigenous Health program works provincially throughout B.C. PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).

Duties/Accountabilities:

• Provides key leadership in the development and delivery of the ISAR Learning Journey by ensuring the ongoing provision of high quality and timely service, assessing and improving the education resources, and providing data and reports to the Director.
• Leads and coaches PHSA leaders in providing an ISAR approach to their work and ability to support staff in their Learning Journey. Provides direction and guidance using effective leadership techniques (e.g., coaching, mentoring, and skill and leadership development), and staff training. Participates in recruitment and hiring of new facilitators and ISAR team members.
• Writes and updates effective and appropriate curriculum and material for ISAR education training based on wise/best practices.
• Develops and delivers education and training to the health care professionals, administrators and health services providers within PHSA.
• Develops, implements and refreshes ISAR promotional materials, online training modules, and self-directed learning resources.
• Works in collaboration with Indigenous partners, Indigenous Health teams, Agency Learning and Development Teams, People and Culture, and Professional Practice to accomplish training needs analyses, curriculum design, and evaluation strategies for non-clinical and clinical ISAR education programs.
• Participates in committees and task groups to advocate for ISAR education, provide recommendations and communicate relevant information to the PHSA Indigenous Health department.
  
  

 

Qualifications:

• A level of education, training, or experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Gender/Race/Sexuality Studies, Anti-Racism Studies, Indigenous/Native Studies, Public Health, Equity Studies or a related field, and five (5) years of recent related experience in the coaching, mentoring, training and provision of facilitation of Indigenous specific anti-racism or Indigenous Cultural Safety curriculum and training, including experience interacting respectfully with Indigenous peoples and communities as well as Indigenous leaders and staff.  
• Previous experience in delivery of specialized educational programs and health care experience is an asset.
• Exceptional facilitation skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team to achieve education goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to train, facilitate, influence and persuade others.  
• Demonstrated ability to teach, coach and mentor all levels of health care providers.
• Role requires leadership, facilitation and problem solving and team skills, generally in the context of team challenges and conflict.
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines. Highly developed analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with all levels of staff.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the impact of participant racial identity (e.g. White, people of colour and Indigenous) on the effectiveness of the training and navigate resistance to learning.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and adapt to changing circumstances. Experience teaching and/or delivering or facilitating workshops for adult learners in varied formats of delivery (online, blended, face-to-face) and/or a certificate in adult education is an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian colonial impacts on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous ways of knowing and being. Lived experience, knowledge and appreciation of the unique history, cultures, and rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
• Lived experience as an Indigenous person and demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous health care needs, services, and issues as well as knowledge of culture, protocols, traditions, and ideology of Indigenous people and organizations in British Columbia is an asset.