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Location

Whitehorse, YT | Canada

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Job description

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Who we are

Our vision for the future is to create a person-centred health and social services system built upon the diverse experiences, interests, priorities, and perspectives of all Yukoners.

Embedding cultural safety and humility into the health and social service system reflects the voices and stories of many Yukon First Nations citizens.

We are committed to building an anti-racist system, in partnership with Yukon First Nations, to integrate cultural safety and humility into organizational leadership, culture and policies. Our goal is to address power imbalances, reduce inequities and improve the health outcomes of Indigenous Peoples.

Who we are looking for

The Director of Cultural Safety is a key member of the Senior Management Team. The Director leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Health and Social Services system’s approach with regard to cultural safety with a focus on collaboration, training and advancing reconciliation within the department and the health and social services system. This position provides leadership, guidance, direction, and support on cultural safety, relationship building, innovation, and change management to support the advancement of reconciliation and cultural safety within Health and Social Services.

The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to build relationships with employees and external stakeholders to support the goals of cultural safety and humility; foster a climate that respects and values diversity, lead change in a fast paced and changing environment, and will demonstrate strong self awareness and exceptional interpersonal skills.

• For more information on this job, please contact Cathy McNeil, ADM Innovation, Quality & Performance at [email protected] .
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Monishia Thompson, HR Consultant at [email protected] .

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits. Government of Yukon’s many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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Important application and job requirements
Essential qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Significant experience working in culturally diverse environments, preferably within healthcare, social services, education, or a related field.
• Experience providing leadership, including the capacity to develop and lead cultural safety and humility initiatives within an organization.
• Experience building and maintaining positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, ethnic minority groups, employees, and leadership.
Experience in developing strategic plans and implementing initiatives to promote cultural safety and address systemic barriers to equity and inclusion.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across cultural and linguistic boundaries. This includes the capacity to facilitate difficult conversations around cultural differences and systemic inequalities.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify systemic issues related to cultural safety and develop effective solutions.
• Understanding of cultural competence and cultural safety principles, with the ability to apply them effectively in practice.
Ability to foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and equity among staff and stakeholders.

Candidates will be assessed using Yukon Government’s Core Competency Framework which includes the following competencies:

• Thinking Strategically
• Influencing Others
• Taking Action and Achieving Results
• Developing People
• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
Promoting Common Values and Ethics

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.

Eligibility List 6 months Post Date 7 March 2024 Close Date 20 March 2024

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