Director Indigenous Health - Senior Leadership in Canada

This is a senior director-level role in the Indigenous and northern health space — a specialized, high-impact domain with growing national priority in Canada's health sector. Here's what career-minded professionals should know:

Compensation context: No salary is posted, but Director-level roles in Canadian health non-profits and government-adjacent organizations typically range from CAD $110,000–$160,000 annually, depending on the organization's size and funding structure. Candidates are asked to submit salary expectations, giving some negotiating leverage.

Skills you'll build:

• National-scale health policy and systems leadership
• Indigenous governance frameworks (OCAP®, UNDRIP, TRC Calls to Action)
• Cross-sector partnership development with governments, NGOs and communities
• Program evaluation, quality improvement and knowledge translation
• People leadership — managing up to 10 direct/indirect reports

Career trajectory: This role is well-positioned as a stepping stone to VP or Executive Director roles in national health organizations, federal health agencies, or Indigenous-led governance bodies.

Green flags: Strong mission alignment, genuine reconciliation focus, remote flexibility and national scope signal a progressive, values-driven organization. Preference for Indigenous candidates reflects meaningful equity commitments.

Consideration: The posting is through a recruiter (Spirit Omega), so the end employer is not disclosed. Candidates should probe organizational culture, team stability and funding security during interviews. Bilingualism (French/English) is preferred, which could be a differentiator in a competitive applicant pool.

Preference will be given to self-identified First Nations, Inuit or Métis candidates

Lead meaningful change. Build strong partnerships. Shape the future of health care.

Are you a strategic, relationship-driven leader passionate about advancing First Nations, Inuit, Métis and northern health and wellness? Do you thrive on bringing people together, building meaningful partnerships and turning big ideas into meaningful action?

Our client is looking for an inspiring Director, Northern & Indigenous Health to lead an important portfolio of work focused on improving health outcomes, advancing culturally safe care and creating positive change across Canada's health systems.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide national leadership, influence health system improvement and work alongside Indigenous leaders, communities, governments and health organizations to co‑design solutions that make a difference.

As a member of this fantastic leadership team, you will also play a key role in advancing truth and reconciliation, strengthening cultural safety and humility, and ensuring First Nations, Inuit and Métis perspectives and priorities are meaningfully reflected in our work.

We're looking for someone who combines strategic vision with strong relationship‑building skills, inclusive leadership and a genuine commitment to making a difference.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Northern and Indigenous Health portfolio, with a focus on:

• Building meaningful partnerships: Develop and strengthen trusted relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis governments, organizations and communities, as well as health system leaders and government partners.
• Driving health system improvement: Lead innovative programs and initiatives that advance Indigenous and northern health, cultural safety and humility, primary health care, mental health and wellness, and quality of care.
• Championing truth and reconciliation: Advance the organization's reconciliation action plan and support organizational learning, cultural competency and meaningful Indigenous engagement.
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