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Reporting to the Vice Dean, Education and Community Engagement of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, the Indigenous Health Professions Program (IHPP) Lead leads an office dedicated to coordinated, long-term action plan for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of McGill University to increase the number of, and assure the support of, Indigenous students in all health-related professional programs, based on Indigenous needs and priorities. This includes outreach to Indigenous youth and engagement with Indigenous communities within the McGill Réseau Universitaire Intégré de Santé et Services Sociaux (RUISSS).
In line with McGill’s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the University’s 52 Calls to Action, this mandate will be carried out in partnership with Indigenous peoples in such a way that respects the culture, context and ways of our Indigenous partners and the communities we strive to support.
Responsibilities and tasks:Support potential and current students across the continuum of application and study within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences professional programs, from pre-admission to, application, to their studies and with continued career guidance.Oversee the development and delivery of outreach programs aimed at generating interest in health professional careers and attracting qualified First Nations and Inuit students to apply to the health professional training programs within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.Ensure efficient support of activities supporting Indigenous students within Schools and Departments of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences through regular communication with unit-level leads.Guide the advancement of curriculum development on Indigenous health at the Health Professions Schools, in collaboration with respective curriculum committees.Coordinate outreach efforts with other units across the University, notably the Office for Indigenous Initiatives, to maximize impact.Make strategic recommendations regarding funding opportunities relevant to IHPP’s mandate and contribute to applications for such funding, as appropriate.Develop and maintain partnerships with community stakeholders and partner organizations to advance and promote the Indigenous engagement strategies of the Faculty.Foster relationships with Indigenous alumni and current faculty members to expand networking and mentorship opportunities.Act as liaison and ensure coordination with other McGill Faculties and senior administration, particularly the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.Collaborate with University Advancement to assist in fundraising efforts with McGill University in support of IHPP.Directly manage a team of administrative and/or support staff. Guide and coach staff to achieve unit goals and outcomes. Determine deadlines, delegate and verify work. Conduct regular staff meetings. Qualifying Skills and Abilities:3 years’ related experienceExperience in program development and administration in a University setting is preferredSignificant demonstrated leadership capacity within a University setting or similar, lived experience of Indigenous cultures, values, and epistemologies, and the approach, skills and experience necessary to facilitate cross-cultural knowledge-building and collaboration.Strong demonstrated experience working and building relationships with Indigenous organizations such as Indigenous councils and bands, agencies focused on Indigenous health issues in Quebec and Canada (i.e. Indigenous health professionals, Indigenous health and education organizations, Indigenous community leaders, members and communities, etc.) for information sharing, collaboration, project planning and partnership buildingProven excellent organizational skills and professionalismWritten and oral communication skills in an Indigenous language spoken by Indigenous communities present in the province of Quebec an assetAbility to work independentlyDemonstrated superior English written and oral communication skills, written and oral communication skills in French an assetAll qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous individuals (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis).
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Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree 5 Years Related Experience /Annual Salary:
(MPEX Grade 07) $90,170.00 - $112,710.00 - $135,250.00Job Profile:
MPEX-ADM3A - General Administration - Senior Professional/ManagerHours per Week:
33.75 (Full time)Supervisor:
Associate Professor (Clinical)Position End Date (If applicable):
Deadline to Apply:
2026-02-11McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.