Manager, Engagement, Partnerships and Cultural Safety - First Nations Health Programs - Whitehorse General Hospital (#MANAG003011)

Manager, Engagement, Partnerships and Cultural Safety – First Nations Health Programs – Whitehorse General Hospital (#MANAG003011)

Requisition # MANAG003011 (Management/Excluded)
Regular Full-Time Position – (1.0 FTE)
This position has an annual salary pay range of $129,315.00 – $161,643.00

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (79 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

As a member of the leadership team, the Manager provides organizational leadership for Yukon Hospitals’ relationships with Yukon First Nations governments, Indigenous organizations, and key health system partners. The position is responsible for establishing and implementing corporate frameworks, standards, policies, and practices that support culturally safe care, meaningful engagement, and collaborative partnerships across Yukon Hospitals.

The Manager exercises independent judgement and decision-making authority within established organizational priorities and provides strategic advice to executive leadership regarding partnership development, Indigenous engagement, cultural safety, organizational change, and associated risks. The position is accountable for ensuring that engagement and cultural safety initiatives are aligned with organizational objectives and legislative, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

The Manager is responsible for the leadership and supervision of assigned staff, contractors, consultants, and project resources and is accountable for budget planning, resource allocation, operational oversight, and achievement of portfolio objectives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of Indigenous governance, reconciliation, cultural safety, cultural humility, and partnership-based approaches to service planning and delivery.
• Knowledge of Yukon First Nations governance structures, modern treaties, land claims, and the broader health and social service environment in Yukon, or the ability to acquire this knowledge quickly.
• Knowledge of engagement, consultation, relationship management, and collaborative decision-making processes.
• Knowledge of organizational planning, policy development, quality improvement, and change management principles.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems, public sector governance, and Indigenous health priorities is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with Indigenous governments, community partners, health system partners, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior leaders and support organizational decision-making.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead teams, coordinate complex initiatives, manage competing priorities, and achieve results.
• Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, identify risks and opportunities, and develop practical solutions.
• High level of judgement, diplomacy, political acuity, and cultural awareness.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefing materials, policies, and presentations for diverse audiences.

The successful candidate is required to have a degree in Indigenous Studies, Public Administration, Health Administration, Social Sciences, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field, and typically 5–7 years of progressive experience in Indigenous relations, engagement, healthcare, public administration, community development, or a related field. Experience working collaboratively with Yukon First Nations, Indigenous governments, Indigenous organizations, or Indigenous communities, as well as experience leading projects, initiatives, programs, teams, or cross-functional work involving multiple stakeholders, is required. Experience providing advice and support to leaders, committees, or governance bodies is considered an asset. A Master’s degree and/or training or certification in Indigenous relations, cultural safety, mediation, negotiation, conflict resolution, project management, communications, or leadership is considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education, training, lived experience, and relevant work experience may be considered

For more information, contact recruitment at 867-393-8675/8700 ext. 8347/8700 ext. 8147

Indigenous Workforce Initiative – We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve.When you apply for a job, you can choose to identify as Indigenous in your application.Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Engagement Advisor will then contact you to offer support with your application, share information about training or mentorships, and answer any questions you may have.All self-identification information will remain confidential.

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Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.