Manager, Indigenous Research Initiatives & Engagement, BCCSU

Reporting to the Executive Director at the BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) with matrixed reporting to the Vice President, Indigenous Wellness & Reconciliation (IWR), the Manager, Indigenous Research Initiatives & Engagement provides leadership to support the existing BCCSU and Providence Health Care (PHC) IWR teams. Additionally, the Manager provides leadership to the BCCSU and PHC IWR partnership through supporting the enhancement of this partnership, by providing:

• Project scoping and delivery
• Substance use–specific Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) development (education and facilitation)
• ICS advisory services focused on substance use programming and partnerships
• Support services for Indigenous-related pieces of BCCSU research activities

The Manager, Indigenous Research Initiatives & Engagement is responsible for working with staff at all levels of the organization to develop, prioritize and implement strategic initiatives and on the key areas of focus as identified above. This role develops, organizes and documents the processes and timelines to meet the goals and objectives of established strategic directions. Strategic directions will be congruent with PHC IWR and the BCCSU’s strategic plans, and host institutions (e.g., PHC, UBC).

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This is a temporary full-time, 1 year contract position. 
Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, March 10th at 12:00 PM PST

Education, Training and Experience:

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in a health or related discipline
• A minimum of five (5) of recent related experience including two (2) years in a leadership capacity in a health-related research environment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the BCCSU and PHC IWR team, and its mission, vision and values is an asset.
• An understanding of and commitment to ongoing learning around anti-racism, cultural safety and humility, and reconciliation.
• An understanding of the ways in which laws and policies have contributed to the marginalization of people who use drugs, or a willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with concepts related to health equity, addiction medicine, public health research, and the social determinants of health are an asset.
• Demonstrated managerial, project and human resource management skills.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and take initiative.
• Ability to interpret and communicate clinical terminology, research data, and statistical language.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead projects from the planning stage through to execution.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to set priorities and multitask under tight timelines.
• Ability to think creatively, critically and independently.
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly.
• Skilled in using word processing, databases, PowerPoint and Internet applications and tools.

• A competitive salary: The full salary range for this position is $45.46-$65.35/hour (hiring range is $45.46-$56.82/hour) per hour depending on experience.
• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of our patients and residents. 
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities:  The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day:

1.Works with the PHC IWR VP and the BCCSU Executive Director and Director of Research to develop and coordinate a strategic set of priorities to guide the BCCSU’s Indigenous focused activities and partnerships.

a.Develops an approach to ensure partners and Indigenous rights holders priorities guide the work of the BCCSU’s Indigenous activities.
b.Ensures strategic initiatives are aligned with the priorities of Indigenous people with lived and living experience with substance use, and develops strategies for engagement and knowledge translation.
c.Ensures alignment where appropriate with other key partners such as First Nations Health Authority, the Ministry of Health and other groups.

2.Gathers relevant data from various systems and partners and compiles information for required reporting for BCCSU.

3.Supports the development cases for research projects and the overall fundraising activities for the BCCSU’s Indigenous activities.

4.In partnership with the PHC IWR team:

a.Supports project scoping and delivery.
b.Leads the development of substance-use specific ICS programming, education and facilitation.

5.Engages with all BCCSU faculty and staff, establishes, maintains and leverages relationships with other provincial, national and international institutions and agencies (e.g., CRISM) to maintain knowledge of programs relevant substance use and Indigenous Health and to make appropriate connections, foster collaborations and identify funding opportunities.

a.Time will be dedicated to supporting CRISM initiatives, specifically those of the network’s Indigenous Engagement Platform. This will include, but is not limited to, supporting initiatives of the platform. Including engaging with regional Indigenous communities, supporting the development of resources and toolkits, attending in-person and remote platform meetings, supporting engagement with regional organizations and building partnerships and collaborations as appropriate.

6.In coordination with communications at BCCSU and PHC IWR, supports the development of an Indigenous knowledge mobilization strategy. Works in collaboration with key partners to gather feedback on knowledge translation and collaborates with communications to develop and implement tools and documents to increase accessibility of research results in for Indigenous communities, people who use drugs, patients and partners.

7.Works with team members to establish roles and responsibilities, identify skills required and supports needed by the team.

a.Supports the BCCSU’s existing partnership with the First Nations Health Authority.
b.Directs work of team members as applicable to project(s). Ensures team members receive applicable orientation and/or training, provides input into recruitment, selection and performance issues and actions discipline, if required.

8.Works with BCCSU and PHC IWR staff to develop policies and procedures as needed.

9.Provides support (through direct writing or sitting on relevant committees) in writing grants, manuscripts, clinical practice guidelines and educational initiatives.

10.Performs other related duties as required.

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