Job Description

Indigenous Platform Coordinator

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to reflect the community we serve. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Only Indigenous candidates will be considered for this position. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. is a condition of employment and a requirement to hold this position and the successful candidate must maintain those conditions throughout their employment.

The Canadian Network on Hepatitis C (CanHepC), a national collaborative research and training network on HCV funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Public Health Agency of Canada, is committed to ensure Indigenous engagement and leadership in the Network working side by side with Indigenous communities, leaders and Elders towards HCV elimination goals. This will be done through the creation of an Indigenous Platform to provide robust support for CanHepC in decolonization and Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing. This platform is led by Dr Alexandra King (Nipissing First Nation; Cameco Chair in Indigenous Health and Wellness, University of Saskatchewan) with co-leads Ren\xc3\xa9e Masching (Six Nations of the Grand River) and Carrielynn Lund (M\xc3\xa9tis woman with lived experience of hepatitis C; DRUM & SASH Project Coordinator, Pewaseskwan).

The aim of the Indigenous Platform is to strengthen Indigenous participation in and leadership of CanHepC. The specific objectives of the Indigenous Platform are to:

1) ensure Indigenous research governance principles are included in CanHepC\'s cohorts and projects;

2) engage meaningfully with Indigenous people in Canada with lived/living experience of hepatitis C, including existing networks and communities of interest working with First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and Inuit with lived/living hepatitis C experience (e.g., Action Hepatitis Canada) to operationalize and ensure CanHepC\'s commitment to reconciliation; cultural safety; and equity, diversity and inclusion; as well as thoughtful and reflexive consideration of Network language, processes and structures to remove sources of unconscious bias;

3) articulate a formal community accountability framework supporting low-barrier participation, that is reflective and responsive to Indigenous community needs related to research in collaboration with Indigenous community, researchers, Elders and people with lived/living experience;

4) work with members of the CanHepC National Indigenous Roadmap project team to collaborate with and consult Indigenous Working Groups from regional CanHepC Roadmap teams to create a Roadmap to guide the creation and implementation of guiding principles specific to Indigenous people with hepatitis C.

Nature of Work: Housed at the University of Saskatchewan within Pewaseskwan (the Indigenous Wellness Research Group) and under the supervision of Dr. Alexandra King and Ms. Ren\xc3\xa9e Masching, the Indigenous Platform Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the activities and implementing the work plan of the CanHepC Indigenous Platform to attain the aims outlined above.

Accountabilities:

• Act as liaison to increase meaningful and authentic Indigenous participation in and leadership of research through the implementation of Indigenous research governance principles and a formal community accountability framework. Supervise, support and coordinate the activities of other research personnel.
• Ensure the implementation, evaluation and interconnection between Pewaseskwan, the CanHepC Scientific Committee and an Indigenous HCV Community Guiding Circle.
• Work to enhance equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and Indigenous-specific training and education opportunities for all members of the CanHepC network.
• Provide research support for Pewaseskwan on CanHepC-related initiatives, in particular, the CanHepC National Indigenous Roadmap project.
• Assist with developing, preparing and finalizing a broad range of written materials, including strategic documents, reports, literature reviews, funding proposals, both independently and in collaboration with the Pewaseskwan team, key stakeholders and partners.
• Ensure the high quality of studies as per regulations stipulated by the Tri-Council and other granting agencies, Research Ethics Boards, and other oversight and regulatory bodies, and uplift Indigenous research philosophies and methodologies, including data sovereignty.
• Develop strong, collaborative relationships within the communities in Saskatchewan and Manitoba with Pewaseskwan, as well as nationally with CanHepC and internationally overall, to meet the Platform activities and project goals.
• Participate in relevant committees at the organizational, regional and national levels.

Qualifications

Education: A level of education equivalent to a Master\'s degree in a related health or business discipline from a recognized program.

Experience: A minimum of two years of directly related experience in research administration. Knowledge of University of Saskatchewan policies and procedures, including the UniFi System (or equivalent) will be considered an asset. Demonstrated leadership experience in the research environment and among Indigenous peoples/nations are also considered a strong asset for this position; specifically, project management, including successful collaborations with community and university stakeholders, authorship of academic publications, proposals and/or reports and supervising staff.

Skills:

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to lead, inspire and motivate others
• Experience delivering proactive, person-centric support
• Experience in research design and implementation
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical skills
• Proven ability to effectively work with decision-makers to achieve solutions to unique and complex problems
• Ability to recognize and tactfully maneuver through political situations
• Ability to negotiate effectively in difficult situations
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment, tact, diplomacy and confidentiality
• Highly proficient computer skills
• Proven leadership skills

Potential candidates will preferably identify as Indigenous or have Indigenous living experience, and a proven record of accomplishment of working well with Indigenous people.

Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Bren Thompson -

Department: Dean\'s Office, Cameco Chair in Indigenous Health & Wellness
Status: Term 24 with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: ASPA
Shift: Mon-Fri; 8:00am-4:30pm
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $50,780.00 - 79,344.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 1/17/2024
Closing Date: 1/30/2024
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask\'s Alternative Workspace Guidelines

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where \'Yes\' is indicated below. Further information is available at:

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver\'s License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan\'s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the M\xc3\xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and M\xc3\xa9tis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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