Senior Advisor, Indigenous Innovation and Research
- Classification: Senior Advisor
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Indigenous Wellness Core
- Primary Location: Southport Tower
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Negotiable Location: Provincial
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 10-MAR-2023
- Date Available: 20-MAR-2023
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $34.52
- Maximum Salary: $59.20
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
The Senior Advisor will hold a Master’s Degree in a health- or quality-related field and bring a minimum of three years’ experience working in Indigenous health in Alberta or Canada. The SA will have experience and knowledge of Indigenous health, Ways of Knowing, relationship building/engagement/community-based approaches to research. The Senior Advisor will have a minimum of five years’ experience working with Indigenous People(s) to support: quality improvement, knowledge management, research and/or management. IWC is seeking experience in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity is preferred (healthcare experience an asset).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Strong technical writing skills and ability to translate complex projects to inform decision making. Experience in working directly with an Indigenous community(s).
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of distinction-based First Nation, Métis and/or Inuit research methodologies and sensitivity regarding the culture and health issues of Indigenous Peoples. Demonstrated skills and experience involving complex operational or priority projects is preferred. Ability to translate complex projects to inform decision making. Graphic design skills are considered an asset and on-the-job training will be made available to the successful applicant.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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