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

📌 Health Promotion Liaison (Ahuntsic)
🏢 Tungasuvvingat Inuit
📍 Ahuntsic