Union/Affiliation

Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

Pay range

$107,656 to $128,454 Annually

SFU Department Descr

School of Medicine - Indigenous Health Stewardship

Position Grade

13

of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours

72

Who We Are

Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!

At the SFU Medical School, we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings, in patient-centered environments, and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community, Fraser Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, physicians and Indigenous partners will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented toward measurable, socially accountable outcomes.

About the Role The Associate Director, Indigenous Health Stewardship provides strategic leadership in advancing Indigenous health education, reconciliation, and community engagement within SFU’s School of Medicine. The role focuses on integrating Indigenous knowledge systems into curriculum and educational operations,



strengthening Indigenous learner recruitment and support, and fostering meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities, Elders, and organizations.As the School continues to develop its medical education programs, the Associate Director will lead initiatives that promote culturally safe learning environments, advance Indigenous learner success, support faculty and staff development, and strengthen community partnerships. This role offers an opportunity to shape the School’s Indigenous health strategy and contribute meaningfully to its commitment to reconciliation and improved Indigenous health outcomes.

The School of Medicine welcomes a candidate with lived experience, and/or deep understanding of the lived experiences, of Indigenous people in Canada to this leadership role. The ideal candidate will integrate Indigenous perspectives within the School of Medicine and develop strategies to meet the needs of diverse partner groups and communities. This holistic and passionate leader will effectively set objectives, communicate, share ideas, and foster relationships with skilled groups and organizations.

In a supervisory capacity, the candidate will mentor staff, manage recruitment, training as well as performance evaluation while collaborating with various partners to support Indigenous students and programs. They will build strategic partnerships with universities, Indigenous institutions, corporations, and government agencies to enhance the School’s reputation and support Indigenous programming and research.

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📌 Associate Director, Indigenous Health Stewardship (Surrey)
🏢 Simon Fraser University
📍 Surrey