Description:
The Director collaborates within the People Team and with Indigenous Health to provide leadership and program development that contributes to building a diverse and culturally enriched workplace that values Indigenous perspectives, fosters collaboration, and drives positive organizational outcomes. Through partnerships within the VCH People Team, VCH Indigenous Health, and community organizations at the local, regional, and national levels, the Director coordinates collaborative working groups to strategically inform human resource program development and implementation focusing on recruitment, retention, recognition & engagement, and safety & wellness for our Indigenous workforce. This work includes assessing and understanding the organization’s current human resource programs, policies, and practices, and then collaborating with partners in the People Team and Indigenous Health to achieve system-level transformation and develop comprehensive and inclusive Indigenous workforce strategies aligned with organizational goals and integrated with VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.
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As a Director Indigenous Workforce Experience - Strategic Partnerships with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
- Collaborate with other People Team leaders and Indigenous Health leadership, and as a key partner provides consultation, guidance and advice informing the development of comprehensive Indigenous workforce experience strategies aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners participating in the development and implementation of policies and programs that address the unique well-being and inclusivity needs of Indigenous employees. Advocates for system-level transformation initiatives, and partners with other leaders to develop culturally relevant support systems, wellness programs, and resources for Indigenous employees.
- Lead with culture to advocate for initiatives, processes, and approaches that address systemic inequities in areas such as access to career pathways & employment opportunities, professional development, and education.
- Provide consultation and advice on an ongoing basis to monitor the effectiveness of programs and initiatives. Evaluates and makes recommendations for adjusting strategies as needed based on feedback, new insights, and changing organizational dynamics.
- Partner with People Team leaders in developing inclusive recruitment strategies to attract, hire, and onboard Indigenous talent. Works in collaboration with VCH Talent Acquisition, providing strategic guidance in establishing relationships with community programs, post-secondary institutions, and provincial and national agencies for Indigenous workforce recruitment initiatives.
- Provide expertise and advice to initiatives with a focus on ensuring a culturally safe, sensitive and welcoming onboarding process. Provides consultation on culturally safe approaches and methodologies for collecting data on diversity metrics (e.g., representation, pay equity) and candidate/employee feedback.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Degree in Human Resources, Business, or other relevant discipline such as Change Management.
- Five (5) year’s recent, related experience that includes managing strategic and operational change initiatives and facilitating and managing consultation with a wide group of interested parties, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Experience working with or for Indigenous organizations and/or programs and developing working relationships with Indigenous communities.
- In-depth understanding and knowledge of Indigenous Cultural Safety and Indigenous cultures within Vancouver Coastal Health’s service region. Preference given to candidates identifying as Indigenous including First Nations, Metis, and Inuit.