Job Description

Union/Affiliation:

Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

Pay range:

74,288 to 88,609 annually

SFU Department Descr:

School of Medicine - Student Learner Affairs

Position Grade:

8

# of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours:

72

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose - the essence of SFU - is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.


Help build B.C.'s new medical school from the ground up!


At the SFU School of Medicine (School), we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings, in patient-centred environments, and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community, Fraser Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, physicians and Indigenous partners will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented towards measurable socially accountable outcomes.

About the Role

The Indigenous Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator supports culturally safe pathways for Indigenous learners into Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) by providing relational and procedural support to Indigenous applicants. The role coordinates the implementation of the Indigenous Admissions stream, develops and delivers Indigenous-focused recruitment and pathway initiatives, as well as student transition efforts for UGME by assisting with Indigenous-focused recruitment strategies, and builds reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities to reduce barriers and promote access to medical education. In collaboration with School of Medicine faculty, staff and committees, as well as institutional partners, the Coordinator offers guidance to applicants and contributes to the continuous improvement of Indigenous admissions and recruitment practices within the School of Medicine.


The ideal candidate is someone with experience supporting Indigenous learners or applicants in educational or institutional contexts. They have worked directly with Indigenous communities and organizations in a relationship-building or outreach capacity and are skilled in coordinating events, outreach initiatives, or learner engagement programs. This individual demonstrates excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify barriers and propose meaningful solutions. They also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences. Additionally, they can provide culturally safe advising and mentorship to Indigenous applicants navigating complex admissions systems.


Pursuant to Section 42 of the B.C. Human Rights Code, preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, and/or Metis and will bring to their work the perspective that comes from the lived experiences of those underrepresented in higher education, particularly the experiences of Indigenous peoples. Candidates from these groups must self-identify in their application as belonging to one or more of these equity groups to be considered for the position. Candidates are required to complete the Applicant Demographic Survey as part of their application package by the deadline indicated in this job posting


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