Indigenous Outreach Liaison

Department: DRCC Regional Program

Program: DRCC Administration

Status: Regular Full Time

Days, Evenings, Weekends; 8 Hour Shifts Schedule (Subject to Change)

Location: Oshawa

Wage Schedule: $35.540 - $47.900 per hour

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Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health

The Indigenous Outreach Liaison supports the implementation of the Central East Regional Indigenous Cancer Plan and the First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous Cancer Strategy by advancing initiatives that improve the cancer journey for Indigenous peoples and their families.

Working closely with the Regional Indigenous Cancer Lead and Indigenous Cancer Program Navigator, the Indigenous Outreach Liaison serves as a trusted partner to Indigenous communities, organizations, healthcare providers, and system partners across the Central East Region. The role focuses on Community engagement, relationship building, program development, project leadership, knowledge sharing, and quality improvement to support culturally protected and equitable cancer care across the Central East Region.

Duties And Responsibilities





Indigenous Community Engagement & Relationship Building

- Establish, strengthen, and maintain respectful, reciprocal relationships with First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Urban Indigenous Communities, organizations, leadership, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and service providers.
- Support community-driven priorities and initiatives related to cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care.
- Act as a liaison between Indigenous Communities, healthcare organizations, and regional partners.
- Participate in and coordinate Community outreach activities, engagement sessions, and events throughout the Central East Region.

Program Development, Planning & Evaluation

- Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of Indigenous-focused cancer care initiatives and programs.
- Collaborate and co-design with Indigenous Communities, organizations, and healthcare partners to identify needs, opportunities, and priorities.
- Monitor program outcomes and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Collect, analyze, and report on program and project outcomes to inform planning and decision-making, guided by Indigenous Community engagement and governance.

Project Management & Quality Improvement

- Lead and support projects that advance Indigenous cancer care priorities.
- Develop project plans, timelines,



workplans, and reports.
- Coordinate stakeholders, working groups, and implementation activities.
- Support quality improvement and change initiatives that enhance culturally safe care and patient experiences.

Education, Knowledge Sharing & Capacity Building

- Support knowledge sharing and professional development opportunities for healthcare providers, Community partners, and stakeholders.
- Promote awareness and understanding of Indigenous worldviews and culturally safe care practices.
- Assist in the development of culturally appropriate educational materials, resources, and tools for patients and healthcare providers.

Reporting, Communications & Resource Development

- Prepare presentations, reports, briefing notes, and other project documentation.
- Support communications activities with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist with grant proposals, funding applications, and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate meetings, committees, and working groups that support strategic priorities.

Qualifications

- Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Health Promotion, Public Health, Social Sciences, or another related discipline preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Lived experience, preferred, together with knowledge of Indigenous worldviews, cultural practices, and Indigenous health priorities.
- Proven experience building and maintaining respectful, reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in healthcare, Indigenous health, community development, or a re

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