Summary
The Indigenous Primary Health Care Council (IPHCC) is seeking a Manager, Traditional Wellness & Reconciliation to provide strategic leadership for Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS), traditional healing, and reconciliation-based initiatives grounded in the Anishinaabe Mino’Ayaawin – People in Good Health framework.
This leadership role is responsible for visioning, strategy, governance, and accountability for IPHCC’s Traditional Wellness and Reconciliation portfolio, including ICS curriculum, training programs, resources, and the SafeSpace Network. The Manager leads program direction, partnerships, and evaluation, while supervising and supporting Coordinators responsible for program implementation and delivery.
Key Duties/Responsibilities
- Providing strategic leadership and vision for Indigenous Cultural Safety and traditional wellness programming
- Leading the integration of Anishinaabe Mino’Ayaawin across departmental initiatives
- Managing program planning, budgets, reporting, and evaluation
- Supervising and mentoring Coordinators and project staff
- Leading high-level partnerships with Indigenous leaders, healthcare system partners, and funders
- Providing oversight and accountability for the SafeSpace Network
Required Core Capabilities
- Providing strategic leadership and vision for Indigenous Cultural Safety and traditional wellness programming
- Leading the integration of Anishinaabe Mino’Ayaawin across departmental initiatives
- Managing program planning, budgets, reporting, and evaluation
- Supervising and mentoring Coordinators and project staff
- Leading high-level partnerships with Indigenous leaders, healthcare system partners, and funders
- Providing oversight and accountability for the SafeSpace Network
Technical Skills/Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree in Indigenous Studies, Health, Social Sciences, Education, or a related field, or equivalent lived and professional experience
- Significant experience in Indigenous health, wellness, cultural safety, or reconciliation-focused programming
- Demonstrated leadership, people management, and strategic planning experience
- Strong understanding of Ontario’s healthcare system and Indigenous health contexts
- This role offers an opportunity to shape system-level change while honouring Indigenous knowledge systems and community priorities.
Work Conditions and Physical Demands
This position may be performed virtually or from one of IPHCC’s office locations, including Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Six Nations of the Grand River, or Batchewana First Nation.
Mental Effort
- Periods of sustained concentration, critical thinking, planning, analysis, writing, review, and decision-making.
- Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous priorities with competing deadlines.
- Capacity to navigate complex organizational, political, cultural, and system-level issues with professionalism and sound judgement.
- Frequent collaboration and relationship management involving sensitive, confidential, or high-profile matters.
Physical Effort
- Regular travel throughout Ontario, including periods of increased travel to member sites, meetings, gatherings, and system events.
- Sitting for extended periods and regular use of computer and office technology.
- Ability to facilitate meetings and presentations, with occasional extended hours to meet organizational requirements.
What We Offer
At IPHCC, we are committed to supporting the wholistic well‑being of our employees through a comprehensive and meaningful total rewards package grounded in Indigenous and culturally safe approaches to wellness. We strive to foster a workplace rooted in respect, relationship, and community, where employees feel valued, supported, and connected.
Our offerings include:
- Employer‑paid health and dental benefits
- Participation in the HOOPP defined‑benefit pension plan
- Critical illness coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Access to Elders and Knowledge Holders
IPHCC is committed to Indigenous self-determination and advancing Indigenous leadership within our organization. This position is designated for First Nations, Inuit, or Métis candidates in accordance with IPHCC’s Indigenous hiring practices.
Candidates may self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) as part of the application process. Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to participate in an Indigenous identity confirmation process. Confirmation may include a written statement, a community reference, or other culturally appropriate means, as determined by IPHCC. This process will be conducted respectfully, confidentially, and in alignment with Indigenous governance principles and IPHCC’s commitment to Indigenous self-determination.
IPHCC is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the AODA. If you require accommodation, please contact [email protected].
Applications will be accepted until Friday August 7th, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Please forward your resume to [email protected]. Only qualified candidates will be selected for interview.
