Regional Indigenous Patient Navigator

• Compensation: CAD 43.47 - CAD 54.34 - hourly

UHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position:Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Toronto Central South Regional Cancer Program
Reports to: Director, Toronto Central South Regional Cancer Program
Salary Range: $43.47 - $54.34 per hour
Hours: 37.5 per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday - Days
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: September 15, 2026

Position Summary

The Toronto Central South Regional Cancer Program (TCS RCP), led by Ontario Health and based at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, works with hospital and community partners to improve cancer care across the region. The Program supports University Health Network, Sinai Health, Womens College Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Humber River Health, and collaborates with partners in the Toronto Central North Regional Cancer Program.

This work is guided by Ontario Cancer Plan 6, the Toronto Central Regional Cancer Strategy, and the Toronto Central Regional Indigenous Cancer Plan ).

The TCS RCP is responsible for implementing provincial cancer care standards, supporting quality improvement initiatives, coordinating care across the cancer system, and monitoring performance outcomes.

The Regional Indigenous Cancer Program plays a key role in improving cancer care experiences and outcomes for Indigenous patients and caregivers. Guided by the Toronto Central Regional Indigenous Cancer Plan ), the team works with Indigenous communities, organizations, and health system partners to address barriers to care and advance culturally safe, trauma-informed services for First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and urban Indigenous peoples.

The Regional Indigenous Patient Navigator (RIPN) is an integral member of the Regional Indigenous Cancer Program team. Working with patients, families, healthcare providers, and community partners, the RIPN supports Indigenous patients throughout their cancer journey by providing navigation services, facilitating access to culturally relevant supports, and strengthening connections between healthcare organizations and Indigenous communities.

This position reflects the University Health Network’s commitment to health equity, culturally safer care for Indigenous Peoples and other structurally marginalized groups, and the education of future healthcare professionals.

First Nations, Inuit and Métis persons are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties:

• Provide advocacy, navigation, coordination, and culturally safe support for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis patients and their families/caregivers.
• Facilitate access to Indigenous ceremonies, medicines, Elders, Traditional Knowledge Keepers, Traditional Healers, and community resources.
• Support care planning through participation in case discussions, referrals, and care-related consultations, as appropriate.
• Travel to hospital sites and community organizations across the Toronto Central region, as required.

Program Development and Quality Improvement

• Identify barriers and gaps impacting Indigenous patient care and contribute to initiatives that improve access, safety, quality, and patient experience.
• Support the development,…