- Period Of EmploymentFull Time
- Job Location Chisasibi
- Education Level Undergraduate Degree (B.A.)
Job Description
Department: Nishiiyuu Miyupimaatisiiun
Work Location: Chisasibi
Union: CSN
Status: 1 Permanent Full-Time
Hourly Salary: Min. (1) $25.25 – Max. (18) $45.22
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who is responsible for one or more programs with a view to providing professional assistance for the development of services. She/he conducts research activities that are necessary for identifying and assessing needs and resources. She/he designs and proposes development plans and programs in order to ensure adequate service planning. She/he provides advice concerning the implementation or improvement of programs and/or services. She/he may participate in various teaching or training activities.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
Under the direction of the Director of Organizational Quality & Cultural Safety, the incumbent has the responsibility to develop and implement cultural safety training, and support the development and implementation of the cultural safety framework. The incumbent will research and summarize cultural safety literature and programs. The incumbent will also support the development and implementation of best practices in cultural safety, tools and training, and support individuals, teams, departments and services in their application.
More specifically:
- Applies leading practices and recognized techniques related to collection and adaptation of cultural safety best practices reflecting Cree values, traditions and concepts;
- Identifies opportunities for improvement and develops strategies based on leading practices to address cultural safety, improve quality of services and work relationships;
- Collaborates in the development, implementation and improvement of the Nishiiyuu Miyupimaatisiiun framework;
- Collaborates in the development, implementation and improvement of cultural safety related policies and procedures and reviewing CBHSSJB documentation through a cultural safety lens;
- Collaborates in the development, implementation and improvement of related training, webinars, tools and resources (eg. toolbox);
- Collaborates with the team in the on-going development and delivery of cultural safety training to directors, managers, employees and professionals in the organization;
- Coordinates cultural safety trainings and manages training requests;
- Coordinates and participates in Cultural Safety Working Group meetings;
- Collaborates with other CBHSSJB Departments and other Cree entities and initiatives to further promote cultural safety;
- Supports development and presentation of quarterly cultural safety reports for presentation to the Board of Directors;
- Ensures the management of human resources, material, information and financial resources for the projects and trainings under her/his supervision, where applicable;
- Provides support to individuals, teams, departments and services in the application of the above;
- All other tasks required by immediate supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- University degree in administration, human sciences or social sciences, or any other pertinent disciplines;
- Master’s degree, an asset;
- Member of a professional order, an asset; and,
- Certification in a related field, an asset.
Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience relevant to the responsibilities of the job.
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, decision-making, planning and organizational skills;
- Results-oriented, autonomous, flexible, and ability to multi-task;
- Strong interpersonal skills and able to effectively collaborate with colleagues, team members and supervisor;
- Ability to develop and maintain partnerships in various settings;
- Excellent communication skills in writing and presentations;
- Excellent computer skills MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.);
- Familiarity with cultural safety leading practices is an asset;
- Experience with First Nations or with cross-cultural work is an asset;
- Experience in developing and delivering training programs is an asset;
- Experience working in a remote area, an asset;
- Knowledge of Cree culture, language, communities and social/health issues in Eeyou Istchee;
- Knowledge of Eeyou/Eenou Miyupimaatisiiun healing practices and paradigms is an asset.
Language:
- Fluent in Cree and English;
- Fluency in French is an asset.
Other:
- Willing to travel to various communities.
Posting Start/End Date: 2020-11-04/2020-11-18
Positions Available: 1
Housing Provided: Yes
Shift Type: Day
Hour Per Day/Week: 7/35
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please forward your resume to:
Cree Board of Health & Social Services of James Bay
Tel.: 514-861-5955 Fax: 514-989-7495
Email: jobs.reg18@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
With your application, please make sure to specify the Posting # and the Job title on which you wish to apply.
WE THANK ALL CANDIDATES WHO APPLY, HOWEVER ONLY THOSE SELECTED
FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
NOTES
In accordance with various Sections of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA), the organization has the objective of staffing all of its positions with qualified and competent beneficiaries of the JBNQA.
