Indigenous Talent Acquisition Advisor, Bcehs - Vancouver, Canada - PHSA

PHSA

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Indigenous Talent Acquisition Advisor
BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS)

Regular Full Time

BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) is seeking multiple
Indigenous Talent Acquisition Advisors to join our Proactive Recruitment team and provide specialized recruitment services to Indigenous job seekers, communities, and organizations.

The goal is to increase Indigenous representation in the healthcare sector and further develop the Indigenous employee community at BCEHS.

In this role, you will connect with First Nations, Indigenous community partners, and organizations to establish and develop relationships and promote BCEHS employment opportunities within Indigenous communities, and improve communication and outreach strategies.

As an Indigenous Talent Acquisition Advisor, you will contribute to the development and implementation of Indigenous-specific recruitment practices.

These practices aim to support hiring managers and Indigenous job seekers by aligning hiring efforts and campaigns with Indigenous-specific anti-racism, Cultural Safety & Humility, and Relational Practice principles.

The Advisor role is essential to ensure BCEHS reflects the diverse Indigenous communities we serve.

What you'll do

Contribute to the development of Indigenousspecific recruitment strategies, prioritizing innovative approaches for increased Indigenous representation in healthcare.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers, and Indigenous job seekers, communities, and organizations, while incorporating Indigenous worldview and practices for culturally safe interactions with all Indigenous people.
Develop an outreach plan and communication strategies in collaboration with community leaders to engage and inform the community about recruitment goals.
Travel and attend special events and functions to profile BCEHS and PHSA Indigenous Health Programs.
Analyze and compile data, and prepare reports reflecting recruitment activities and progress towards milestones, goals, and objectives.
Collaborate with internal partners to optimize recruitment plans, marketing and advertising campaigns.
Continuously assess and improve Indigenous recruitment practices, seeking feedback and adapting strategies.
Assist in recruitment initiatives and events, such as job fairs, online presentations, and college/high school visits.
Engage in special assignments, projects, and events related to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience.
Support team members on their learning journey related to Indigenousspecific antiracism and cultural safety.
Actively develop and advocate for Indigenous representation and inclusivity in BCEHS hiring practices.

What you bring

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a university degree in a related field plus three (3) years of recent experience working with Indigenous people and communities.
Lived experience as an Indigenous person and a deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and the unique challenges faced by Indigenous job seekers.
Prior experience in the public health sector is considered a strong asset; particularly paramedicine.
Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian colonial impacts on Indigenous people in social and health contexts, and knowledge and appreciation of the unique history, cultures, and rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
Experience and comfort with delivering presentations, facilitation, negotiation and persuasion.
Excellent organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines in a complex and dynamic environment.
Knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, In Plain Sight, BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice, the Declaration Act Action Plan, and

Remembering Keegan:
A First Nations Case Study, and how they intersect across the health care system.

Pursuant to section 42 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry. We invite applicants to self-identify within their cover letter and/or resume.

In alignment with PHSA's mission, vision, and values, Coast Salish teachings and strategic directions, BCEHS prioritizes the eradication of Indigenousspecific racism and discrimination and a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and safety for both patients and employees. Continuous improvement in quality and safety, including Indigenous Cultural Safety is inherent in all aspects of the position. _BCEHS _upholds the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and collaborates with Indigenous Peoples and governments in their efforts toward lasting reconcilia