Senior Advisor - Indigenous Services
- Classification: Senior Advisor
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Provincial Virtual Children's Rehabilitation
- Primary Location: Northwest Centre II
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 23-JAN-2026
- Date Available: 02-FEB-2026
- Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $37.82
- Maximum Salary: $64.86
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
A Bachelor’s degree in Health, Health Promotion, Indigenous Studies, Education or another related field. Equivalent relevant experience and education may be considered Minimum of 5 years' experience with urban and rural FNMI people/communities. As a bona fide occupational requirement, and under Section 11 of the Alberta Human Rights Act, only Indigenous applicants will be considered. We encourage Indigenous candidates to self- identify.
Additional Required Qualifications:Have experience and knowledge of Indigenous health, Ways of Knowing and frameworks(e.g. Two Eyed Seeing, Ethical Space), relationship building/engagement/community-based approaches to research. Have experience in working directly with an Indigenous community(ies). Lived experience, knowledge and understanding of First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit health specific to Alberta. Proven ability to foster and maintain relationships, partnerships, establish and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of partners including public and community agencies. A demonstrated aptitude for building and sustaining complex relationships with key internal and external partners. Understanding of the politically sensitive nature of working with multiple partners. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Working knowledge of the healthcare system. Strong and effective communicator with the ability to relay or explain complex issues or difficult situations. Strong organizational and influential skills. Client-focused with a commitment to providing quality services. Self-directed with an ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:5 years’ experience in a leadership role in an Indigenous organization. Change management and project management and execution experience. Ability to speak or understand any of the traditional languages within Alberta. Experience in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity, healthcare experience is preferred.
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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