Career Opportunity

Internal/ External

Health Promotion Liaison

Full-Time This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

It is the mission of Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) to broadly provide Inuit-specific programs that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Inuit and to encourage and support similar programs for Inuit across the country. TI has over 30 years of highly successful experience in crafting the design, development, and delivery of a wide range of effective, client-centered services. By incorporating the principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ), TI continues to deliver quality programs and services that directly benefit our growing urban Inuit population.

The position is responsible for promoting and supporting the health and wellness of the urban Inuit community. This role emphasizes culturally relevant, client-centered health service delivery - ensuring that Inuit perspectives are central to all health-related initiatives.

The position recognizes that the Inuit community in Ontario is currently in a significant development phase of Inuit-centered and Inuit-specific services in Health. This position will help to address barriers and gaps for Inuit within the Ontario Health system, coordinate and promote the development and implementation of healing and wellness initiatives, projects, and programs that reflect the unique needs of Inuit in Ontario. This position will also support Inuit-led research, engagement, community data ownership and empowerment throughout the research process.

The role is responsible for promoting productive and reciprocal relationships with/within Inuit communities and community collaterals, ensuring that Inuit voices are amplified. The incumbent will require a specialized skill set to work with a diverse group of internal and external partners collaborators, including Ontario Health, ensuring that Inuit in Ontario have access to equitable and culturally relevant healthcare programs and services. Additionally, the position will help identify key wellness priorities that benefit Inuit communities in collaboration with health system partners.

Responsibilities:

Wellness Promotion

- Support Inuit health and wellness initiatives, ensuring culturally relevant approaches in all health-related programs and services.
- Collaborate with community members, healthcare providers, and government agencies to address health disparities and promote wellness in Inuit communities.
- Develop and implement health education and outreach programs tailored to Inuit cultural practices and values.
- Ascertain and secure relevant training for staff and community as it relates to health and holistic healing methodologies.
- Provide support and guidance to individuals and families navigating the healthcare system, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed respectfully.

Inuit-Led Research

- Support and promote Inuit-led research initiatives, ensuring that research processes are respectful, inclusive, and aligned with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, and Tungasuvvingat Inuit values.
- Promote Inuit community ownership of research outcomes and data, ensuring that urban Inuit communities benefit from and are empowered by the research conducted.
- Collaborate with academic and research institutions to develop partnerships that prioritize Inuit perspectives and contributions, including community organizations, government and local health system partners.

Community Engagement

- Act as a liaison between the urban Inuit community and healthcare and holistic healthcare providers,



ensuring effective communication and culturally appropriate care.
- Facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events to gather input and feedback on health-related issues and inform initiatives.
- Work closely with Elders, community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure that health programs are aligned with community needs and aspirations.

Program Development and Implementation

- Assist in the development and implementation of health programs that address the unique needs of urban Inuit communities.
- Ensure programs are providing best outcomes by creating appropriate feedback channels for urban Inuit, allowing community to voice what is working and what needs improvement in programming and for the programs and services to grow with changing funding sources, modalities and knowledge growth.

Cultural Competency and Sensitivity

- Ensure that all health programs and services are delivered in a manner that is respectful of Inuit culture, traditions, and values (aligning with 8 guiding principles of Inuit Qaujimaqatujangiit).
- Provide training and resources to healthcare providers and staff on urban Inuit cultural competency and best practices for working with Inuit populations.

Stakeholder Relations and Engagement

- Facilitate engagement with colleagues, communities, provincial, regional and local health system partners, including Ontario Health, to collaborate on issues and initiatives that align with TI’s healing and wellness priorities and the design, development and implementation of provincial, regional and local health strategies and activities.
- Act as a point of contact to liaise with Ontario Health and/or support the contact Ontario Health is currently working with. This position will also be a main point of contact for OH regions and provincial programs (e.g., Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence, Ontario Renal Network, Population Health and Value Based Health Systems, Digital Excellence in Health), support requests from OH and facilitate connection with appropriate staff and teams within their organizations.
- Coordinate meetings between OH and TI to communicate mutual goals, share progress, provide feedback, recommendations, input on OH initiatives
- Participate and engage in appropriate health tables and steering committees, including and not limited to Joint Ontario Indigenous Health Committee (JOIHC) and Urban Indigenous Health Table (UIHT), with community partners, government stakeholders to ensure Inuit voice, health initiatives and priorities are represented

Administrative and Coordination Support

- Prepare reports and presentations for the Director and Assistant Director of Healing and Wellness, providing updates on program outcomes and community impact.
- Distribute the Recipient’s Annual Report(s) to their organizations’ leadership, community health workers and other partners and request support from the ICCU and IHEC, as needed, on presenting the report(s) at Annual General Meetings, Health Forums, or other gatherings.
- Develop and present materials for review and informational purposes using excellent written, verbal and graphical communications skills, with ability to express complex concepts effectively to a variety of audiences.





Education, Qualifications and Skills:

- Community College or undergraduate degree in Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences or related field of study is preferred.
- Master’s degree in Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences or related field of study is preferred.
- 2+ Years of experience in the health field, project management as it relates to health, and/or the social services field is required.
- 2+Years of experience in community engagement, community development, or liaison roles is preferred.
- 2+Years of experience dealing with progressively complex environments
- 2+Years of experience in research, particularly in supporting Inuit-led initiatives is preferred.
- Knowledge of and appreciation for Inuit culture and values and exemplifying the 8 Guiding Principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit;
- Knowledge of the unique needs and issues impacting Inuit communities;
- Familiarity with Inuit history and the impacts of colonization and the legacy of:
- Inuit colonization; Residential Schools; Intergenerational trauma; Ontario’s Inuit history; Social determinants of health/socio-economic issues/needs
- Knowledge of Program and project design, planning, and evaluation experience;
- Familiarity with local government regulations, operations and procedures as well as provincial, federal and Inuit
- organizations would be desirable.
- Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, organizational skills, problem-solving, decision making and time management skills.
- Solid research and analysis skills
- Well-developed personal networks, expertise, knowledge and experience in leading engagement and consultations with Inuit peoples and communities.
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated proposal writing experience.
- Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, video-conferencing platforms.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural team environment.
- Fluency in English required, fluency in Inuktitut is an asset.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above. *

Salary and Benefits

- Salary range is $65,000 - $70,000Annually
- TI provides paid sickness, personal and family sickness leave days, and a 24/7 confidential Employee and Family Assistance Plan.
- Vacation (earn 3 weeks/year)

The deadline for applications is October 30th, 2026

PLEASE CLICK ON APPLY NOW TO SUBMIT YOUR RESUME. Preference in hiring will be given to qualified Inuit candidates; applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.tiontario.ca to learn more about our programs and services. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact [email protected].

The Health Promotion Liaison works out of 282 Dupuis Street, Ottawa, ON (main location) and designated locations within the Ottawa region.

We thank all interested applicants in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

Hiring Process Disclaimer:

We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, and/or select candidates. All applications and interviews are reviewed and conducted by qualified human hiring professionals.

📌 Health Promotion Liaison (Ottawa)
🏢 Tungasuvvingat Inuit
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