L’NU HEALTH LEAD (Mi’kmawey Nikanus Wjit Tajikey)

Cape Breton University (CBU) is seeking a L’nu Health Lead for Unama’ki College . This is a full-time, limited-term position for approximately one year, with the possibility of renewal.

The successful candidate will be reducing the health inequities between Mi’kmaq (Lnu’k) and non-Lnu'k (Mi’kmaq) in Nova Scotia and to improve the long-term health outcomes of citizens living in community as well as those not living in community. This will be accomplished, over time, through collaboration with Tajikemik the incorporation of Indigenous ways of knowing in health promotion and community health practice, the preparation of Mi’kmaw health professionals, and the support and promotion of Mi’kmaw leadership and self-governance in matters of health and wellness.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Engage and consult Elders and community members throughout the process is key to the success of this role.
• Build strong trusting relationships with L’nu communities across Nova Scotia (through their Community Health Centres), identify and implement activities and research projects that incorporate L’nu knowledge that promotes health/wellness and supports improved health outcomes.
• Build community capacity for health promotion and service delivery through the promotion of health professions and recruitment of Mi’kmaw students to post-secondary, professional health programs.
• Work closely with MINES (Mi’kmaq Indigenous Nurse Educator Specialist) on Campus.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be of L’nu descent with residence in, or strong ties to, a L’nu community in Nova Scotia. Fluency in Mi’kmaw language is preferred and will be considered a strong asset for a candidate;
• Have demonstrated health expertise, L’nu cultural competencies and knowledge, professional links to or within a health research network or community of practice (or both);
• Hold, at minimum, an undergraduate degree in Health Science or a health profession to include, but not be limited to, Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work. A master’s degree or above will be considered an asset as will a willingness to enroll in graduate level studies in a relevant health field during the time of the Chair’s appointment;
• Be a strong communicator and team player with interest in providing leadership in building L’nu capacity for health research and health promotion in community;
• Lead and support initiatives aimed at furthering development of knowledge and wise practices in the areas of nursing practice, education, research, and administration;
• Work with L’nu communities across Nova Scotia (through their Community Health Centres), to identify and implement research projects that incorporate and gather L’nu knowledge that promotes health and supports improved health outcomes; and
• Report annually on progress of the Lead’s initiatives.

Applications For The Successful Candidate Will Include a

• cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant
• complete resume
• list of at least three references.

Please upload all required documents to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed . Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Click here to apply. Applications must be received by 11:00PM on August 28 , 2026 .

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalized community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities.

If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.

Cape Breton University

Human Resources Dept.

View email address on ca.workus.org

1250 Grand Lake Road,

Sydney, NS B1M 1A2