Program Coordinator, Indigenous Health

Program Coordinator, Indigenous Health

Date Posted: 08/18/2026
Req : 49863
Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Department: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes

The Dalla Lana School of Public Health is a Faculty of the University of Toronto that originated as one of the Schools of Hygiene begun by the Rockefeller Foundation in 1927. The School, which plays a critical role in the COVID-19 pandemic response, went through a dramatic renaissance after the 2003 SARS crisis and it is now the largest public health school in Canada, with more than 850 faculty, 1,000 students, and research and training partnerships with institutions throughout Toronto and the world.

With $76 million in research funding per year, including more than $31.5 million held at DLSPH, the School contributes to improving population health and health policy and health systems through discoveries and innovation in data science and AI, maternal, child and reproductive health, climate change [response], implementation and improvement sciences, preventable disease through vaccines and prevention through [and] wellness such as with diabetes, comparative health policy, sustainable and equitable health systems, global and Indigenous health, among many other areas.

As the Program Coordinator, you will be supporting the Master of Public Health (MPH) in Indigenous Health stream including practicum coordination, recruitment, retention, program adjustments, and student interactions. The goal of the Program Coordinator will be to foster and nurture partnerships and relationships with Indigenous organizations, Elders, Senators, Knowledge Keepers and Indigenous peoples to improve the MPH in Indigenous Health program for students.

Additionally, you will nurture these relationships with Indigenous organizations to secure practicum placement opportunities for MPH in Indigenous Health students to fulfill their degree requirements. You will continue to provide a culturally safe environment for faculty, staff and students as you assist with recruitment, admissions, program changes, and student interactions and requests. Your excellent attention to detail, project coordination and interpersonal skills coupled with your demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous worldviews and cultural safety will allow for you to assist with the continuation of the MPH in Indigenous Health and its future growth.

• Acting as the first point of contact for program related inquiries - providing detailed information on program and/or course eligibility requirements, recruitment dates, requirements and application procedures
• Assisting with program changes, updates, faculty preparation for courses, and paperwork related to the MPH in Indigenous Health
• Organizing, summarizing and circulating program and/or course evaluations as well as drafting internal and external communications;
  Writing reports on program activities
• Determining logistical details required for the execution of admissions processes and for events and/or programming
• Conduct recruitment activities online and in-person for prospective students and liaising with contacts to determine site specific placement requirements, including gathering information on student performance.
• Maintaining information on digital platforms including course information on student information systems and Sharepoint
• Fostering and maintaining positive relations with stakeholders to support student placement activities; scheduling and assigning students to external learning opportunities
• Coordinating networking activities between students and employers and/or alumni, collecting feedback on programs or events

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, community development, indigenous studies or related disciplines, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in an admissions/student enrolment environment with Indigenous peoples, partners, or organizations, including experience in student services and program…