Strategic Advisor, Indigenous Knowledge & Research

Unit | Department: Advocacy, Engagement & Governance | Indigenous Health

Reports to: Director, Indigenous Health

Type: Full-Time | Permanent | 1 Vacancy

Location Options: Ottawa ON (Hybrid) or Toronto ON (Hybrid) or Ontario CA (Remote) or Quebec CA (Remote)

What makes you a great fit for this role?

The CMA is on a journey of reconciliation, guided by the TRC’s Calls to Action and in allyship with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. We have undertaken a number of projects, both internal and external, focused on reconciliation.

You are a knowledgeable professional looking for an opportunity to advance Indigenous health initiatives. You love conducting research and providing evidence-based policy advice. You consider yourself to be proactive and adaptable. You bring strong organizational and analytical skills as well as excellent communication skills.

We Have:

• Colleagues committed to meaningful, collaborative work
• Supportive leadership at all levels of the organization
• An enterprise that works on the forefront of health issues
• An unmatched employee experience including professional programs, wellness initiatives, and employee supports

You Have:

• Conducted research related to Indigenous health, education, and policy recommendations
• Provided evidence-based policy advice and authored reports on Indigenous health and wellness
• Built and fostered relationships with Indigenous governments, Nations, communities, and external policy contributors
• Analyzed government policy, legislation, frameworks, and strategies
• Amplified Indigenous community priorities through policy approaches and advocacy
• Implemented policy and program development principles within government decision-making processes
• Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of policies and programs against organizational goals

And this is totally you:

• Strong sense of Indigenous rights, justice, equity, and accountability
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities
• Resourceful, self-motivated, and proactive
• Tactful, diplomatic, and empathetic
• Adaptable to change

Does this sound like your next opportunity? We hope you apply!