Facilitator, San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Program – Indigenous Health

Job title: Facilitator, San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Program – Indigenous Health

Job description: Facilitator, San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Program

Indigenous Health

We are seeking 6 Online Facilitators to join our the team!

The San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program is an accredited online training program that aims to increase knowledge, enhance self-awareness, and develop skills to work more effectively and safely with Indigenous people. The program is based on the concept of cultural safety, ongoing process of actively working to make services and systems safer and more equitable for Indigenous people. Topics covered include colonization in Canada: racism, discrimination and stereotyping; and health inequities & social determinants of Indigenous peoples’ health. Our skilled on-line facilitators guide and support each learner through interactive course materials that examine culture, stereotyping, and the consequences and legacies of colonization.

The Facilitator, San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) works in a team environment and responsible for:

• Facilitating on-line interactive training of the PHSA San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training program in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and nationally through the application of adult learning principles and experience working with Indigenous peoples while examining these issues in their own work or practice settings
• Work collaboratively with other facilitators, and Lead Facilitators directed by the San’yas Program Provincial Lead, San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program.
• Models a commitment to Indigenous Cultural Safety learning and personal racial identity development to integrate learning into practice.

You will:

• Work collaboratively with team of facilitators in providing on-line facilitation adhering to the San’yas ICS facilitation model to support the learning trajectory.
• Assess participant online posts to identify situational and system dynamics supportive of Indigenous Cultural Safety practices
• Demonstrate commitment to Indigenous Cultural Safety learning and personal racial identity development to integrate learning into practice.
• Manage conflict within emotionally charged and complex cross-racial learning dynamics using highly specialized skills and knowledge.

You have:

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in Education, Adult Learning or a related discipline.
• three (3) years of recent related experience in coaching, mentoring, training, and on-line facilitation.

Your demonstrated skills & abilities:

• Conversational, plain language writing skills.
• Exceptional facilitation skills
• Critical understanding of transformational learning pedagogy, decolonizing anti-Indigenous racism, and critical race theory
• Analytical skills to deconstruct learning on-line posts and support transformational learning
• Understanding and demonstrated commitment to racial identity development
• Demonstrated commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action
• Demonstrated flexibility to work in a fluid fast paced environment work environment
• Demonstrated team player with exceptional ability give, receive and incorporate feedback
• Demonstrated ability to support dynamic change

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’Yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (12) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Flexible work options including flextime, work locations and job sharing (eligibility will vary)
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

** We welcome applicants from across Canada and offer the opportunity to work remotely from your community.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter with their resume directly to If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact:Jane Collins, Sr. Director, Indigenous Learning ProgramsSan’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training ProgramProvincial Health Services AuthorityEmail: / Phone: 778-879-3940www.sanyas.ca

Temporary, Full-Time (until July 5, 2023)
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

1333 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 4C1
Monday to Friday; 8:30 – 16:30
Requisition Number: 110444,110669,110670,110671,110672

What we do:

PHSA’s aims to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous people, and to close the health gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous British Columbians.

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of June 28, 2021. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.
Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # BundleIndFac-2358318
Work Site Flexibility to work Remotely
Job Type Temporary, Full-Time
Temporary Duration N/A
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 0830 – 1600
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 20-Jul-2021

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