PCMCH - Director, Health Equity

Here's What You'll Get To Do

Lead the development and implementation of a multi-year Health Equity Plan for perinatal, newborn, child and youth health in Ontario that is informed by equity-integrated data, robust community engagement and system priorities, and that provides the roadmap for PCMCH's equity work.

Evaluate and publicly report on PCMCH's progress in implementing its Health Equity Plan, upholding the organization's commitment to accountability and transparency.

Collaborate with Executive Director, Secretariat team, Governing Council and committees to embed equity, inclusion, cultural safety and anti-racism principles into PCMCH's programs and initiatives, bringing trauma-informed and distinctions-based approaches to the organization's work.

Propose, plan and lead projects that address specific equity and inclusion gaps for priority populations such as Indigenous, Black, newcomer, and 2

SLGBTQIA+ communities and those who may experience barriers related to income, literacy, or disabilities. This will include applying a deep understanding of how social determinants of health and intersectionality affect health outcomes and patient experience, seeking input and guidance from communities, building new partnerships, and employing strong project management, research, facilitation, and critical thinking skills to implement new initiatives with concrete and measurable goals.

Supervise and support PCMCH's Program Manager, Indigenous Health Equity and Engagement in building relationships with Indigenous organizations and communities and implementing partnership initiatives that close the gaps in health outcomes between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous communities.

Critically review and refine PCMCH's patient and caregiver engagement strategy to ensure that the organization proactively addresses barriers to participation for individuals with lived and living experience from diverse backgrounds and leverages their expertise in meaningful ways to co‑design PCMCH's work.

Strengthen the PCMCH Secretariat's knowledge, capacity and confidence to advance equity by facilitating professional development and training on tools such as anti‑oppression frameworks, health equity impact assessments, Indigenous data governance frameworks, and leading practices for partnering with patients and families.

Here's What You'll Need

Graduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Health Administration, Public Health, Human Rights, Social Justice, Ethics, Equity Studies, Indigenous Studies or related field

5 - 7 years of progressive leadership experience advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti‑racism and influencing system‑level change within healthcare, community services, government, or other large multi‑stakeholder environments

Advanced knowledge of equity, diversity and inclusion frameworks and principles, including intersectionality and social determinants of health, with proven experience embedding equity into organizational initiatives

Strong understanding of inequities experienced by Indigenous communities including the impact of colonization and systemic racism, and an awareness of Indigenous governance structures, health and healing practices, data governance frameworks, and approaches to undertake meaningful engagement

Track record of success in translating strategies into practical action by designing and implementing new policies, programs and initiatives

Exceptional project management skills and experience leading teams in matrixed environments

Ability to work well with a broad range of partners, navigating diverse and at times competing perspectives with integrity, humility, and respect

Experience using equity‑informed data and performance measures to identify disparities, guide action and demonstrate accountability, with experience collecting and analyzing data considered an asset

Lived experience as a member of an equity‑deserving group is strongly valued

Employment Type:

Full-time, permanent, hybrid working model (3 days on-site/week)

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