Program Coordinator, Northern & Indigenous Health / Coordonnateur ou coordonnatrice de programme, Santé des populations autochtones et du Nord

At Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC), we believe great things happen when purpose meets passion. Our bright, determined, and enthusiastic team is on a mission to shape a future where everyone in Canada has safe and high-quality healthcare. If you’re inspired by impact, energized by teamwork, and ready to help transform Canada’s healthcare system, apply to the position below and join HEC!

Term: Temporary, Full-time (19 months)

Reports to: Director, Northern & Indigenous Health

Typical Hiring Range: $53,066 - $63,066

Vacancies: ​1.

• Location: We are a pan-Canadian healthcare organization and welcome candidates from across Canada.
• Deadline to apply: October 13, 2026, at 7:00 am ET

How to apply: https://hecesc.bamboohr.com/careers

The Northern & Indigenous Health programs at HEC include: organizational efforts to support Truth and Reconciliation; First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Northern health system partnerships; addressing systemic racism in healthcare systems and improving cultural safety; and improving equity in access to palliative care.

• At HEC we recognize our responsibility to acknowledge Truth and work towards
• Reconciliation. HEC’s Truth & Reconciliation Action Plan outlines the goals and actions we have committed to, and we are incredibly grateful for the guidance of Ka- odàkedjig along this journey.

We are committed to creating a culturally safe work environment and providing staff access to cultural safety training and related learning opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a background in First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis health and wellness, health equity or healthcare improvement and experience building and maintaining meaningful relationships with First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis governments, organizations, communities and leaders.

Your core responsibilities include:

Maintains Director/Senior Program Lead meeting schedules, project deadlines, etc.

Reconciles all travel authorization forms, expense claims and credit card payments regularly and keep a continuously updated expense report as required.

Coordinates internal and external meetings, speaking engagements and conference attendance, and travel arrangements, prepare presentations and speeches and screen incoming calls, emails and correspondence and respond independently when possible.

Schedules and attends virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Provides basic support and troubleshooting to invitees/ participants such as challenges accessing virtual meetings, resolving audio/ video difficulties, sharing screens, and managing meeting roles and permissions.

Coordinates projects and tasks related to program development, program evaluation, committees, and similar initiatives, including identify upcoming project milestones and ensuring deadlines are met.

Provides information to inform and support project and event budget developments, tracks project budgets, and ensures budget reconciliation.

Education and experience you will need to have:

College diploma in office administration, business administration, or a related field; or equivalent education and/or work experience is required.

Minimum of two (2) years progressive experience in a fast-paced environment is required, preferably in healthcare or a not-for-profit organization.

Bilingual in French and English is preferred (English communication skills at Advanced “C” level required).

Advanced computer software skills in Microsoft Office suite and virtual environment are required.

Demonstrated ability working in health and healthcare, particularly quality improvement, or patient safety is preferred.

You will be a great fit for this role if you have:

Highly developed interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Excellent project management skills including the ability to plan and the ability to collaborate with other teams and across the organization.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated time management skills. Well organized and attentive to detail.

Professional tact and diplomacy and confidentiality required.

Ability to work well in a dynamic and highly motivated team.

Interested in learning more about what HEC has to offer? Visit Careers | Healthcare Excellence Canada to explore our culture, recruitment process, and the benefits of joining our team!

Please note that all applications are reviewed by our human People & Culture team, who make selection decisions. Applications are received and processed through BambooHR, and we may use automated screening questions and system-based sorting tools to support the evaluation process. Any use of automated features is intended to assist, not replace, human review.

Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to the belief that diverse teams make better decisions and create more meaningful impact. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of lived experiences and identities including, but not limited to, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, Black and racially marginalized communities, people with disabilities, 2S/LGBTQIA+ people, and others who have been systemically excluded from public sector and private institutions.

This commitment is grounded in our Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan , our People Strategy , and HEC's Health Equity Framework — which together reflect our accountability to building an equitable, inclusive, and culturally safe organization.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available on request throughout all stages of the selection process.

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Chez Excellence en santé Canada (ESC), nous croyons que l’impact naît de la rencontre entre sens et passion. Notre équipe brillante, déterminée et passionnée contribue à façonner un avenir où chaque personne au Canada reçoit des soins et services de santé sûrs et de qualité. Si vous souhaitez contribuer à la transformation du système de santé canadien et que le travail d’équipe vous motive, joignez-vous à ESC en posant votre candidature pour le poste ci-dessous!

Type de poste : Temporaire à temps plein (contrat de 19 mois)

Sous la responsabilité de : Directrice, Santé des populations autochtones et du Nord

Fourchette typique à l ’ embauche : $53,066 - $63,066

Nombre de postes vacants : ​ 1​

• Lieu de travail : Nous sommes un organisme de santé pancanadien et acceptons les candidatures de partout au pays.
• Date limite de candidature : 13 octobre 2026, 7 h 00 (HE)

Pour postuler : https://hecesc.bamboohr.com/careers

Les programmes de l’équipe Santé des populations autochtones et du Nord d’ESC comprennent des initiatives organisationnelles visant à soutenir la vérité et la réconciliation; des partenariats avec les systèmes de santé des Premières Nations, des Inuit , des Métis et des régions nordiques; la lutte contre le racisme systémique dans les systèmes de santé et la sécurisation culturelle; ainsi que l’amélioration de l’équité dans l’accès aux soins palliatifs.

Chez ESC, nous avons conscience de notre responsabilité de reconnaître la vérité et d’œuvrer pour la réconciliation. Le Plan d’action sur la vérité et la réconciliation d’ESC présente les mesures et les objectifs que nous nous sommes fixés. Nous exprimons toute notre gratitude aux membres de Ka- odàkedjig pour leur accompagnement dans ce cheminement.

Nous prenons l’engagement de créer un milieu de travail respectueux des valeurs culturelles et d’offrir à l’ensemble de notre personnel une formation sur la sécurité culturelle et d’autres possibilités d’apprentissage en la matière. Le ou la candidate idéale aura une expérience dans le domaine de la santé et du mieux-être des Premières Nations, des Inuit et/ou des Métis, de l’équité en santé ou de l’amélioration des services de santé, ainsi qu’une expérience dans l’établissement et le maintien de relations significatives avec les gouvernements, les organismes, les communautés et les leaders de