Wellness coordinator

Job Information Located in Inuvik and reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the RIWC provides expert advice to the COO and the regional management team in creating an organization and programs that are reflective of the regional Indigenous cultures. The incumbent provides knowledge of both Gwich'in and Inuvialuit cultures, and liaises routinely with regional Indigenous groups.

The role of the RIWC is primarily focused internally to the organization, with responsibility for organizational change and staff development. The incumbent works closely with the Indigenous Patient Advocate to support the provision of culturally safe care for Indigenous residents accessing acute care services in Inuvik, ensuring that identified policy and practice changes are locally implemented. The RIWC provides program supervision and spending authority for the Language and Cultural Liaison staff in Ulukhaktok, Fort McPherson, and Tuktoyaktuk.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the Indigenous cultures of the Beaufort Delta Region

Ability to build and maintain relationships with regional and community with Indigenous groups and governments

Ability to establish credibility with a range of health and social service professionals, clinical leaders, and administrators

Skills related to health and social service program delivery

Ability to develop and deliver programs and services that focus on training and development and educating about Indigenous culture

Ability to write proposals, guidelines, and oversee contracted services

Ability to lead teams, overcome challenges, bridge cultural gaps, and address misunderstandings in a respectful and teaching manner

Ability to work independently

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A Diploma in Education, Counselling or Business Administration plus two years of related experience

Being a person who has lived within the cultures of both Inuvialuit and Gwich'in peoples

Experience working with regional Indigenous organizations

Two years developing and delivering cultural programming

Two years of experience writing proposals and managing contracts

Two years of experience in a leadership role

Equivalencies:

Certificate in Education, Counselling, or Business Administration plus three (3) years of related experience.

GNWT Inquiries Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING

BOX 1869

INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0

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