Advisor, Indigenous Patient and Family Engagement, Complex Developmental Behavioural ; CDBC - BC Children’s
Job in
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for:
PHSA
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Community Health, Healthcare Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Advisor, Indigenous Patient and Family Engagement, Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions (CDBC) - BC Children’s
Advisor, Indigenous Patient and Family Engagement,
Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions (CDBC)
BC Children’s Hospital & Sunny Hill Health Centre
Vancouver, BC
Pursuant to Section 42 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.
What you’ll do:
Maintain a specific focus towards understanding and supporting Indigenous families’ unique healthcare experiences of the assigned specialized C&W area.Build sustainable relationships with past and present Indigenous families in the program and advise program and applicable leadership on how to support the growth of patient, parent, family supporter/community networks in consultation with the patient experience teams and stakeholders.Provide proactive, holistic opportunities for Indigenous patients, parents, family/supporters to share their experiences and wisdom with the healthcare team for improved services and related initiatives. Develop relationships based in respect, reciprocity and collaboration.Identify potential Indigenous patient and family concerns arising from existing systems/practices to program medical and administrative leadership, and collaborate to reach acceptable resolutions. Use feedback from families to identify and inform service improvement opportunities.Refer families to the Indigenous Patient Navigator Service as appropriate.Participate and contribute to the evaluation of engagement partnerships and opportunities between Indigenous patients and/or their families and healthcare providers and staff of the assigned program.Participate in the development of culturally relevant information and educational materials developed for families, staff and providers.Support Indigenous families with new volunteer initiatives in the programs and collaborate with initiative leadership to support new volunteer opportunities, including opportunities to bring Indigenous worldviews into the program’s healthcare setting.What you bring
Qualifications
Pursuant to Section 42 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry. Please self-identify within your resume or cover letter.Comprehensive knowledge of Indigenous Peoples history, cultures, communities, an understanding of the harms of colonization, systemic racism, social determinants of health, Indigenous health policy and familiarity with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) calls to action.Understanding and appreciation of Indigenous worldviews, holistic perspectives of health and traditional wellness practices.A level of education, training and experience equivalent to high school graduation combined with related courses and 5 years of related experience.Lived experience or knowledge of health care, communities and experience as a patient or parent, or family member and/or supporter of a child of a healthcare program.Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BCCH & SHHC contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations…
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