About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.  As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.  Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.  SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

Program Manager, Indigenous Health Equity and Engagement

This recruitment is being undertaken on behalf of the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH). PCMCH is a provincial organization hosted at SickKids with the mandate to provide evidence-based and strategic leadership for perinatal, newborn, child and youth health services in Ontario. PCMCH’s members and partners are located on traditional Indigenous territories across Ontario, and PCMCH is grateful for the opportunity to work on this land. Learn more about PCMCH at www.pcmch.on.ca.

Are you interested in leading and supporting meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities to promote health equity and better outcomes for perinatal and child health services in Ontario? Are you a subject matter expert in Indigenous relations with lived experience, looking for an opportunity to enable Indigenous leadership and partnership in the development and implementation of provincial policies, programs and resources? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are currently looking for a Program Manager, Indigenous Health Equity and Engagement to join the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH) Secretariat on a full-time, contract basis to cover a maternity leave. This important leadership position is responsible for establishing, building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous communities as well as providing advice to PCMCH on the strategies needed to address large, systemic barriers to achieve health equity.

Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis are encouraged to indicate their Indigenous ancestry in their cover letter if they are comfortable doing so.

Here’s what you’ll get to do (Key Responsibilities)

• Build strong, reciprocal relationships with Indigenous organizations and communities grounded in respect, humility and transparent communication
• Provide guidance, expertise and support to Executive Director and Governing Council to facilitate meaningful engagement with Indigenous partners and identification of new priorities within PCMCH’s mandate to advance Indigenous health equity, ensuring all engagements are conducted in a culturally safe manner
• Partner with and support other members of the PCMCH team to incorporate Indigenous cultural values, perspectives, and knowledge systems into the design and implementation of programs, standards, guidelines and quality improvement initiatives
• Plan, design, and execute Indigenous community engagement strategies for perinatal and child health in collaboration with PCMCH’s Executive Director and Program Manager for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
• Guide, inform, and participate in engagement between PCMCH and Indigenous organizations and communities, and ensure a culturally safe and appropriate approach to engagement

Here’s what you’ll need (Qualifications)

• Lived experience and/or professional experience with First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis communities
• Knowledge and understanding of social determinants of health, with a focus on Indigenous-specific determinants, including the impact of colonization, ongoing systemic racism, intergenerational trauma, and the unique health and socioeconomic issues faced by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities in Ontario, including governance structures
• Post-secondary education in Health Administration, Social Services, Indigenous Studies, Public Policy, or related field; university degree or additional relevant training and certifications are considered assets
• Familiarity with Indigenous organizations and community resources
• Knowledge of, and expertise in, consultation and engagement principles and practices related to building relationships with Indigenous organizations and communities
• Demonstrated experience influencing positive change in field of equity, diversity and inclusion
• Extensive knowledge of the federal and provincial government departments responsible for Indigenous issues and Ontario’s provincial healthcare system
• Strong understanding of health (in)equity within Indigenous communities, and an intimate understanding of the various roles, programs, and practices within Indigenous communities
• Creative and forward thinking, detail-oriented with strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information from diverse sources and prepare summaries, briefs and presentations

Please note that as activities of this position are Indigenous-focused, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Intuit, or Métis.

Employment Type:

• 14-month contract
• hybrid working model
• starting August 2025

PCMCH is committed to the achievement of equity, diversity and inclusion within Ontario’s perinatal and child health system. This includes embedding equity and inclusivity into the work we do and into ensuring those who are involved in getting the work done reflect the diversity of the population and the needs of Ontarians. We welcome all individuals to consider being a part of our organization.

Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team.  SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired.  If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.

Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.