Strategic Advisor on Cultural Safety

CSSSPNQL

Job description

Being a Strategic Advisor on Cultural Safety with us means:
Acting as a consultant on cultural safety and the development of cultural competencies in health and social services, while ensuring the cross-cutting integration of and adherence to cultural safety principles in organizational projects. More specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and implementing the action plan stemming from the Declaration of First Nations’ Rights to Self-determination and Cultural Safety and ensure it is monitored and assessed.
• Provide guidance and expertise on integrating the principles of cultural safety.
• Help develop strategies and tools to facilitate this integration.
• Build and maintain partnerships between First Nations communities and organizations, as well as with government bodies, service providers, and other partners.
• Promote and advocate for the rights and interests of First Nations regarding equitable and culturally safe access to services.
• Lead committees, participate in meetings and working groups related to their mandates, and follow up on decisions and commitments.
• Provide strategic monitoring of trends, initiatives and contextual changes to make recommendations aimed at optimizing approaches.
• Build and maintain a network to leverage the cultural expertise of First Nations communities and organizations.
• Promote cultural safety initiatives at internal, external, or public events.

Required experience and qualifications

Requirements
• First Nations person or Inuit.
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, health sciences, or any other relevant field.
• Five to seven years of relevant experience in cultural safety, cultural skills development, and supporting First Nations; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• In-depth knowledge of the historical, social, political, legal, and cultural realities of First Nations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Excellent command of spoken and written French and English; knowledge of a First Nations language is an asset.
• Willingness to travel to First Nations communities in Quebec.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Desired Qualifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and make relevant recommendations.
• Independence, strong organizational skills, and professional rigour in managing projects.
• Ability to adapt your approach to various cultural and organizational contexts.
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team and demonstrate the ability to influence and engage others.
• Strong political skills and sensitivity in complex situations.

Salary
The gross annual salary ranges from $68,978.00 to $85,012.20 and varies according to the candidate’s experience.