Truth and Reconciliation & Recruitment Specialist

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the individual in this position will support and take responsibility for the Truth and Reconciliation initiatives at St. Boniface Hospital. They will work closely with SBH’s Executive and Human Resources department and collaborate with sponsors and incorporate the learnings and feedback from the hospital’s Truth and Reconciliation task force.

The Truth and Reconciliation & Recruitment Specialist will support the organization in increasing the representation of Indigenous staff across the hospital. By liaising with Human Resources, post-secondary institutions and community partners, this role will serve as a critical role in ensuring that our workforce is more representative of the people we serve.

Specific expectations of this position include: 

• Establish a baseline of Indigenous staff and plan to increase the demographic.
• Develop an Indigenous Hiring and Retention Strategy with a working group of SBH staff.
• Increase targeted recruiting of Indigenous staff.
• Develop new and enhance existing partnerships with Indigenous organizations to create a pool of potential employees, which includes students and educational institutions.
• Work with Indigenous partners to place clients in Internships and mentorship programs.
• In the first six months, to undertake research and identify best practices around Indigenous employment. Such research will be undertaken through engagement with organizations throughout the sector using a variety of approaches.
• Working with SBH’s Human Resources to implement socio-demographic employee surveys, establish baselines, benchmarks, and track key performance hiring indicators, as well as other internal stakeholders to support the Indigenous communities we serve.
• Promote Indigenous representation on search and selection committees.
• The ability to consult with Traditional Knowledge Keepers when needed.
• Develop and regularly deliver results-driven data of key performance indicators.
• Participate with Human Resources and Hiring committees to better support the recruitment and retention of Indigenous employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

THIS IS A DESIGNATED INDIGENOUS COMPETITION THAT IS OPEN TO INDIGENOUS APPLICANTS. Proof of ancestry will be requested, and those selected for an interview will be asked related questions. We invite applicants to self-identify in their cover letter and/or resume.

Note: The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in Indigenous relations, engagement social accountability and or human rights.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources; or have the relevant skills in combination with Indigenous cultural experience.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• A person of Indigenous Ancestry with a strong Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racist lens and pursuant to Section 11 of the Manitoba Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.
• Ability to navigate and translate both Indigenous and non-Indigenous worldviews, especially as these pertain to health and healthcare.
• Awareness of the various First Nations, Inuit and Métis governance systems and processes.
• Awareness of the various First Nations, Inuit and Métis traditions, ceremonies and how they work, Indigenous language, Indigenous leadership of Manitoba, tribal councils.
• Recent and related experience negotiating and facilitating discussions, leading to consensus with diverse groups such as Indigenous communities and organizations, senior managers, and decision influencers to build and grow engagement.
• Deep understanding of Canadian colonial impacts on Indigenous people in social and health contexts.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Calls to Justice of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Report and other key reports that should or could inform SBH’s work.
• Work well with diverse groups and individuals to develop and maintain internal and external relationships while providing solution-based guidance.
• Possess the talent to garner trust and build effective relationships while being open and approachable.
• A critical and conceptual thinker with experience researching and reviewing issues and trends and can make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Proven track record of extracting and aggregating meaningful information to make thoughtful recommendations that management and partners require to make impactful decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated planning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with other health care professionals and all levels of staff.

NOTE: An equivalent combination of education and experience, as deemed recognized by the Hospital may be considered in lieu of the above.

Physical Requirements

Not applicable