Description: The Indigenous Care Liaison (ICL) provides holistic care for Indigenous people and their families, educates health care providers about respectful relationships and health care for Indigenous people, while building understanding and trust between Indigenous people and health care providers. The ICL will foster a spirit of hospitality for Indigenous people within Covenant Health and act as a bridge builder between Indigenous patients/families and care team staff to support culturally appropriate care. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Indigenous Care Liaison
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Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
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Unit and Program: ALL
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Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: Not Applicable
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FTE: 1.00
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Posting End Date: 21-JUL-2026
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Employee Class: Regular Full Time
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Date Available: 24-AUG-2026
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Hours per Shift: 7.75
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Length of Shift in weeks: 2
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Shifts per cycle: 10
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Shift Pattern: Days
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Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
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Minimum Salary: $35.79
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Maximum Salary: $47.53
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Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Diploma in humanities, social science, or clinical discipline.
Additional Required Qualifications:
3-5 years lived experience: traditional Indigenous knowledge and earned understanding about Indigenous cultural beliefs, values, customs, traditions, healing ways, ceremonies, traditional medicine, protocols.Experience (Non-traditional): Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and understanding of the needs of patients from First Nations, Metis or Inuit settlements and community resources. Experience (Traditional): · Guided ongoing development with Traditional Elders over the course of many years. Learning about Indigenous cultural identity that is recognized by other Indigenous people and is respectful in a health care environment. Knowledge of how to respond to diverse cultural needs of a wide variety of Indigenous people. Knowledge about the effects of colonization and residential schools, including intergenerational trauma. Openness to continually learning and professional development. Knowledge of and comfort with computer applications such as Microsoft Office. Must demonstrate excellent critical thinking skills and have strong problem-solving abilities. Must remain current regarding service options available including detailed knowledge of Indigenous Communities.
Preferred Qualifications:
3-5 years’ experience in healthcare; if part of a registered profession, registration in good standing with applicable governing body. Experience in conflict resolution. Experience in community development and working within a holistic approach to health. Commitment to working as part of a collaborative care team. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills. Broad knowledge of federal, provincial, regional and local community resources.
