Career Opportunity

Internal/External

Assistant Director, Healing & Wellness

Full Time, End Date March 30, 2029

For successful Inuit applicant, position will be offered as Indeterminate.

It is the mission of Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) to broadly provide Inuit-specific programs that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Inuit and to encourage and support similar programs for Inuit across the country. With over 30 years of highly successful experience in crafting the design, development, and delivery of a wide range of effective, client-centered services, TI continues to deliver quality programs and services that directly benefit our growing urban Inuit population.

The Assistant Director of Healing and Wellness will support the Director of Healing and Wellness in leading and managing the organization’s wellness and healing programs. This role will help ensure the integration of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) and Inuit values into all services, fostering a culturally integrated and holistic approach to health and wellness for urban Inuit. The Assistant Director, under the mentorship of the Director of Healing and wellness, will also provide day-to-day management of staff, including the Inuit Health Liaison, Ontario Inuit Cancer Care Team, and Counselling Team, and assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of wellness programs.

Responsibilities:

Program Development and Reporting

• Assist the Director in the development and oversight of programs, ensuring the inclusion of culturally relevant healing and wellness perspectives that integrate Inuit traditional knowledge and contemporary practices - using a two-eyed seeing approach.
• Provide operational oversight to ensure programs run smoothly and align with the strategic goals of the organization.
• Support the coordination of services provided by the Inuit Health Liaison, Cancer Care Team, Counselling Team, and other appropriate team members, ensuring cohesive program delivery.
• Support the Director in monitoring the effectiveness of programs, including gathering data and community feedback to assess outcomes.
• Assist in preparing reports for the organization and funders, highlighting key accomplishments and areas for improvement.
• Ensure that program evaluations are conducted through an Inuit lens, focusing on holistic health outcomes

Staff Supervision, Human Resources and Capacity Building

• Supervise and mentor staff, ensuring team collaboration and alignment with Inuit values and practices. Participation in corrective and disciplinary meetings when necessary and required.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to team members, offering support and troubleshooting issues that arise during program implementation.
• Focus on providing staff with the information, training, resources, and support necessary for them to succeed in their roles while following all TI policies and procedures.
• Foster professional development opportunities for the team, encouraging growth in culturally safe and trauma- informed care practices.

 Community Engagement

• Work with the Director of Healing and Wellness to build strong relationships with Inuit Elders, community members, and external partners, ensuring community needs and voices are central to program design and delivery.
• Assist in efforts aimed at improving access to culturally appropriate services for Inuit in urban settings, particularly in health and mental wellness.
• Engage with community members to gather feedback on program offerings and adapt services to reflect the evolving needs of the Inuit community.

Collaboration and Partnerships

• Collaborate with internal TI teams, external health organizations, and Inuit partners to develop and expand healing, culture and wellness initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between different service areas (e.g., Cancer Care, Counselling, Culture department, and Health Liaison services), ensuring seamless coordination and communication.

Operational and Financial Management

• Oversee daily administrative tasks, budget monitoring, and resource allocation for the healing and wellness programs.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and Tungasuvvingat Inuit organizational standards.
• Supports the Director in completing the budget for programs and submitting accurate quarterly and annual reports to government and other funders.
• Work closely with the Director to monitor, evaluate and communicate property maintenance requirements and assess and address ongoing operational needs with regard to healing and wellness programs at TI.

Qualifications

Knowledge of and appreciation for Inuit culture and values and exemplifying the 8 Guiding Principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit; Knowledge of the unique needs and issues impacting Inuit communities. Familiarity with Inuit history and the impacts of colonization and the legacy of: Inuit colonization; Residential Schools; Intergenerational trauma; Ontario’s Inuit history; Social determinants of health/socio-economic issues/needs. Understanding of government systems, programs, policies and processes. Program and project design, planning, budgeting, management and evaluation experience. Canadian/Ontario mental health act, child act and related legislation.

The ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills along with the ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment. Outstanding organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail. Expert level written and verbal communication skills, with a solid grasp of grammar, spelling and punctuation. Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability. Strong research and analysis skills. Problem-solving, decision making, project management, team building and time management skills. Adept with Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat and Human Resource Information System (HRIS).

Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Be adaptable to various competing demands. Be available to cover for Director in absence. Demonstrate the highest level of internal and external customer/client service and response. Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated proposal writing experience. Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions. Ability to prepare proposals, briefings, notes, proposals, and reports

Community College degree with a combination of relevant experience and knowledge; University degree in Business Administration, Health Administration or demonstrably-related field is required. Mastered degree in Business Administration, Health Administration or demonstrably-related field is preferred. Executive/Business coaching certification is preferred.

Five years experience working in the mental health field and program management is required. Three years experience overseeing groups of over 10 employees, management experience dealing with progressively complex environments and experience in budget preparation and oversight is required. Three years previous experience working with Inuit and/or other Indigenous populations is preferred.

Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, video-conferencing platforms and electronic records management applications and a clear Vulnerable Sector Check with results acceptable to TI is required. Fluency English and availability to work evening and weekends in required. Ability to speak Inuktitut and valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle is preferred.

**Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above. ***

 Salary and Benefits

• TI offers a competitive total compensation package. Employees are provided with an exceptional benefits plan which includes major medical and dental coverage for the employee and their dependents, and employee life insurance for those eligible as per the policy.
• TI provides paid sickness, personal and family sickness leave days, and a 24/7 confidential Employee and Family Assistance Plan.
• Vacation (earn 3 weeks/year).

Deadline for applications is April 14, 2025.

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Preference in hiring will be given to qualified Inuit candidates; applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.tiontario.ca to learn more about our programs and services. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.

The Assistant Director, Healing and Wellness works out of 282 Dupuis Street, Ottawa.

We thank all interested applicants in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

PLEASE CLICK ON **APPLY NOW** TO SUBMIT YOUR RESUME.

Preference in hiring will be given to qualified Inuit candidates; applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.tiontario.ca to learn more about our programs and services. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.